Classic Boat Goes Ablaze in Halifax, Canada

A not attended classic nine meter down East looking boat had an onboard fire as she was docked in Purcells Cove road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at 13:20 of Friday 26 July 2019. The Canadian Coast Guard was the first to respond to the fire, and was followed by the Halifax Regional Municipality, who tended to the blaze with fire trucks. For fighting the fire part of the 2800 Block was in accessible, as the fire was turned off by 15:00 hours. No one was injured in the fire, as no one was onboard the classic boat, with the cause of the fire not reported, although initially it was said to be a gas leak.

The boat in this fire is a Lang Yachts 280 as designed by Phil Bolger and its builder Ted Lang.  Lang Yachts where made in Maine and started in around the sixties with the builder closing its doors in about the early nineties.

New Launch: Heesen 56 Metres YN 18556

Heesen has launched the new 56 meter YN 18556 previously known as Project Neptune, and named as m/y Galvas.  Jonny Horsfield of British firm H2 penned her profile. Based on Heesen’s engineering platform for the 55m FDHF Steel Class, YN 18556 sports an innovative design, which retains the Heesen family look and feel but exudes the desire to create an aesthetically unique yacht.  With a Gross Tonnage of 770GT, the yacht accommodates twelve guests in six luxurious staterooms. British design studio Reymond Langton has created an elegant and refined interior design comprising custom artworks by DKT that are peppered throughout the yacht.  Two MTU 1340hp diesel engines coupled with the ultra-efficient FDHF steel hull allowed Galvas to exceed her top speed of 15.5 knots during sea trials. At a cruising speed of 13 knots, she has a range of 3,100 nautical miles. YN 18556 is the second yacht in Heesen’s fleet to comply with the latest emissions regulations thanks to an SCR catalytic system that reduces NOx exhaust emissions. The new Heesen 56 meter is Lloyds commercial yachts compliant. Following successful rigorous tests in the North Sea, she is now on her way to the Mediterranean.  This new Heesen 56m is a shining example of the design freedom and performance capabilities made available to clients who opt for one of Heesen’s proven engineering platforms. This choice provides the opportunity to express creativity in the exterior lines, paired with a layout that perfectly complements an individual lifestyle, and completed by an interior design that both reflects and enhances an owner’s taste and choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 56.20 m (184.4ft)

Beam - 9.60 m

Displacement - 770 t

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, thirteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 8v4000M63 1340hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max 13 knots cruise

Range - 3100 nm at 13 knots

Project - John Horsfielf from H2 exterior, Raymond Langton interior

Certification - Lloyds 100 A1 SSC LMC LY3 IMO Tier III

www.heesenyachts.com

Sunseeker Yacht Catches Fire at Fort Lauderdale Yacht Yard

A 2001 nineteen meter Sunseeker motor yacht went ablaze at the dry dock facility of 2200 Marina Bay Drive in Fort Lauderdale at around 11:00 of the morning of Friday 26 July 2019.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue dispatched sixty fire fighters to the scene, taking them ten minutes to control the blaze and another thirty minutes to extinguish it. The Sunseeker yacht was reported as having workers onboard when the fire started, with all quickly getting off the yacht unharmed.  After the fire the yacht was deemed a total loss, as the majority of its upper structure sustained important burning damages, with a nearby smaller boat also suffering fire burn damages.   The cause of the fire are under investigation.

This 2001 Sunseeker is a 64 Manhattan Mk.I as designed by Don Shead and John Braithwaithe and produced from 1999 to 2002.  The Sunseeker 64 Manhattan came out as a replacement to the 62 Manhattan and evolved into the Mk.II version with a revised stern featuring an up-down bathing platform and big hull windows serving the owners stateroom.

Project: ISA Yachts Super Sportivo 100 GTO

ISA Yachts a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, is pleased to announce the sale to a European customer for a new ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO model. Designed by the skillful hand of architect Marco Casali of Too Design, performance is the main ingredient of what is bound to be one of the fastest models available on the market today. In fact, powered with three 2000hp engines the 100 GTO will be capable of reaching a maximum speed of fifty knots. To ensure maximum lightness and strength, hull and superstructure will be built with epoxy based vinylester resin, carbon fiber and Kevlar reinforcements. Delivery is scheduled for 2020 and the vessel will be built at the Ancona shipyard.

www.isayachts.com

Three Injured in Fairline Boat Explosion at Upton Marina

Three persons were grievously injured when a Fairline boat exploded in Upton Marina in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire UK on 12:20 hours of Thursday 25 July.  A woman in her sixties of the three injured persons was also airlifted to a hospital nearby, with West Midlands Ambulance Service coming to the scene and treating various persons for skin burns.  The Fairline boat is reported to have had a fuel gas build up explosion, and then went ablaze. With the fire the Fairline boat untied itself from its berth and then ending on the pier in-front spread more damage to three other boats, with two of these being totaled.   Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service deployed more then thirty persons to tackle the blaze, and is working to minimize any water pollution and investigate the cause.

The boat in this explosion and fire is a Fairlne 31 Corniche, as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1985 to 90.  The other boats hit by the fire are a mid nineties Princess 360 and a  2002 Maxum 3100 SE both of which are totaled, while a Broom 41 also received fire damage to its bow.

Flybridge Yacht on Fire at Porto Nogaro

An unattended fifteen meter flybridge yacht had an onboard fire while berthed at Port Nogaro, Marina San Giorgio to the South of Udine on 13:00 of Thursday 25 July.  Guardia Costiera and Vigili dell Fuoco crew where immediately on the scene to control the fire, and thanks to the fire fighting systems of the marina quay this was controlled in less to thirty minutes, with no damage reported to nearby boats.  The flybridge yacht was reported to have sustained damage to its interior helm station, and in one of the guests cabins.  

The flybridge yacht in this fire is a Carnevali 155 as designed by Ceccarelli and produced from 2001 to 2005.  Announced as a 48 project, the first prototype will be completed for the Genoa October 2000 boat show, replacing the 50, and evolving with a larger aft deck, bathing platform as the 160 in 2005.

New Model: Riviera 545 SUV

Riviera present the new 545 SUV replacing the 525 SUV, and powered with twin Volvo 625hp and or optional 725hp.  Very similar on the outside and nearly identical on the outside and main deck configuration the new 545 difference will come inside in the lower deck with a full-beam master suite offering an exceptional amount of space and storage, king-sized walk-around bed, L-shaped lounge to starboard, bureau and large hanging wardrobe to port, plus a generous en-suite bathroom equipped with designer fittings. Being amidships, the suite enjoys optimum stability and quietness, while topside windows to both port and starboard afford unimpeded water views.  Guests or family members are pampered with an elegantly appointed forward VIP stateroom, and a starboard twin cabin with bunk berths, plus a day head with glass shower recess and stylish vanity.  The cockpit is well configured for fishing and water sports, along with outdoor entertaining. It offers fixed transom seating as well as a three person mezzanine lounge to port. A double barbecue unit resides to starboard on the mezzanine, adjacent to the saloon entry for easy access back-and-forth to the aft-placed galley and cocktail cabinet.  U-shaped and highly functional, the aft galley is a gourmet chef’s delight with a solid surface bench top, electric cook-top, convection microwave oven and an optional drawer dishwasher within handy reach of the stainless-steel sink.  The 545 SUV’s rear bulkhead opens to the cockpit via an awning window comprising tinted, tempered glass framed in polished stainless steel. Sliding windows on both sides of the saloon and two large overhead sunroofs ensure fresh air and natural light invigorate the space.  There’s an equally stunning view for the driver and passenger through the large windscreen. Riviera’s designers have placed the wheel almost on the center-line for superb vision, separating the helm’s twin pedestal seats to allow easy access.  Guests can also immerse themselves in the driving experience from the L-shaped lounge to port, just aft of the helm. It has a hi-lo dining table, while a three-seat lounge resides to starboard. The latter has a removable center seat that becomes an ottoman for additional dining seating. A fold-out table then extends the dinner party if needed. Engine technicians need never enter the yacht’s interior as engine room access is provided through a strut-assisted hatch just aft of the saloon door. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.60 m (57.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.15 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.11 m

Displacement - 23885 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Certification - ISO 8666 for data

www.riviera.com.au

Eight People Saved from Sinking Motor Yacht Near Bridgehaven

Eight people where saved after a twenty meters motor yacht titled Silver Lining started sinking near Hood Canal, Bridgehaven, Squarnish Harbor area at about 15:30 hours of Tuesday 23 July 2019.  The motor yacht is reported to have hit a submerged object, with the crew and guests making a Coast Guard distress call and then getting off the yacht with its tender.  The yacht which remained partially sank had about one thousand liters of diesel fuel and forty liters of oil, reported a small oil spill.  TowboatUS and Global Diving and Salvage were hired to salvage the yacht, with an operation of towing to shallow water starting first at 19:30 hours of the same evening, with a refloating planned for the following day.

Silver Lining is a 1997 Pacific Mariner 65 Motor Yacht, the first hull and model of the Washington state yacht builder which was produced up to 2008 in 62 units.  Pacific Mariner will subsequently release it's second 85 model in 2004 produced till 2014 in 25 units.  Pacific Mariner was founded in 1996 by Jack Edson and John Seabeck selling it in 1999 to Westport, with the super yacht builder moving production to its own facilities in 2009, and stopping the brand in 2014.

Project: Dale 40 Aft Cockpit

So after the positive reviews of the recently launched Dale 40 Aft Cabin by TT Design, the British builder and design firm follow it with a project for the Aft Cockpit version.  Important changes between the two boats, from having one helm instead of two, and losing the spacious master aft cabin of the Aft Cabin version.  Still you do gain a very sweet and conservative line with the 40 Aft Cockpit version which does never look old, and for this you get a spacious just above sea level aft cockpit entertainment area.  The Dale 40 can be powered from twin 300 up to 600hp engines and reach top speeds up to 29 knots with the largest of engine options.

www.dalenelson.co.uk

Super Yacht Collision in South East Italy

A 41 meter super yacht titled m/y Blue Magic collided and then sank a seven meter fiberglass build sailing boat during its marina manoeuvring in Santa Marina di Leuca on the afternoon of July 23.  Thankfully the incident left none injured, but passers by where outraged on the coldness of one of the crew who just dropped the mast on the sinking craft without checking if anyone was hurt.  Some news sources are also claimed the sailing boat was in the spot to be scrapped.  Blue Magic seems to have hit some technical difficulty in gear engagement and in the instance kept on pushing forward hitting and sinking the small sailing craft on its bow.
M/y Blue Magic is a 1998 build Heesen 4700 as designed by Mulder and semi-produced from 1998 to 2009 in eight units.  Blue Magic was last refitted in 2017.