Classic Italian Flybridge Boat Sinks Near Palau Sardinia

A classic Italian flybridge motor boat of nine meters in length with twelve persons onboard, including of which four children, sank as it was cruising in the area of Spiaggia Vecchia di Palau, near Costa Smeralda, to the North East of Sardinia on the afternoon of Sunday eleventh August.  The boaters were saved by a nearby boat, with the Guardia Costiera coming later to the scene with the two m/v 870 and Alfa 70 vessels.  The flybridge boat was reported to have sunk after hitting a reef in the area.  The semi-sank boat is being monitored for any pollution it might cause from fuel and oils, with a recovery operation being planned.

The classic Italian motor boat in this sinking is a Della Pasqua e Carnevali DC9, second version from the eighties.  In construction since 1972, near to five hundred DC9 have been build in four versions, with a 9 S coming in the mid nineties, and 9 SL in the mid noughties.  Competitively priced Della Pasqua are appreciated by for their strong construction and seakeeping qualities of an original Hunt deep-V hull.

Custom Italian Sportfish Yacht Saved from Fire in Scarlino

A custom build sportfish yacht of nineteen meters in length was saved from a fire which developed as it was berthed at Marina di Scarlino, Grosetto, Italy on the afternoon of Sunday eleven August. The yacht had a fire develop in its engine room, with the fire fighters from the vigili dell fuoco of Scarlino which are stationed at the 960 berths Marina.  The fire fighters responded with there emergency rib, saving the yacht and nearby yachts from the fire and where also helped by the fire fighting section of Follonica.

The custom Italian sportfish yacht in this fire is a Castagnola Fisherman 60 Piedi as designed by Formentini, and build in wood at the Lavagna located shipyard.  The Fisherman 60 is one of the few yachts which the custom yacht builder has build in two units, launched in 1999 and 2000 respectively.

Super Yacht Partly Sinks in Isla Mujeres Mexico

An unattended 31 meter super yacht titled m/y Illusions partly sank when moored by the former Romeo Packing plant, in Isla Mujeres, Mexico on the morning of Sunday eleven August.  The yacht was first reported taking water on Saturday evening, and then partly sinking over the night and on Sunday morning.  Navy personnel from the Ninth Naval Region responded first on Sunday, with the Department of Marine Environmental Protection and the Port Authority of Isla Mujeres responding on Monday morning.  The yacht has been boon protected for any pollution it might release from this part sinking.  The reason of the sinking is not reported, with the Harbor Master advising the ownership to refloat the yacht.

M/y Illusions is 1991 Versilcraft 92 Super Challenger as designed by Antonio Maggini and produced from 1986 to 1995 in 22 units.  Illusions was extended aft by about thirteen foot, with the yacht having three previous refits in 1996, 2005, and 2008.

New Launch: Bering 121

For the beginning of Summer 2024 Bering started the nice and hot season with full capaciity, launching three yachts from twenty to 37 meters. This fully custom Bering 121 is the largest of these launches, and features off-white colored steel hull, which combines elegance and robustness. The Bering 121 features a flybridge dedicated to relaxation, a spacious sky lounge, and a pilothouse, and is powered by twin Cats 800hp engines which give a top speed of twelve knots, and a cruising speed of nine knots for a range up to five thousand nautical miles. The B121 offers a comfortable and stable experience, with a lower deck accommodates for eight guests and seven crew members, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable voyage.

Technical Data:

LOA - 37.43 m (121ft)

Waterline Length - 35.2 m

Beam - 7.54 m

Draft - 2.05 m

Displacement - 290 t, 363 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 42,700 l

Water Capacity - 10,600 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, seven crew in four cabins 

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 800hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - twelve knots max, nine knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at nine knots

Hull Shape - full displacement with buln

Construction - steel

Certification - CE A, class available on request

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Super Yacht Destroyed by Fire in Costa Smeralda

The 47 meter super yacht m/y Atina was engulfed by a huge fire when anchored off Saline, in the Gulf of Olbia, to the North East of Sardinia for a fire which started before 19:00 hours of Saturday tenth August.  The yacht was reported to carry a total of sixteen persons when the fire started, with all persons safely evacuated by tender.  Olbia's Vigili dell Fuoco and Guadia Costiera responded to the fire, with this reported controlled at 20:00 hours.  The super yacht later sank in a depth of seven meters.  The cause of the fire is not reported, though on photos and videos it appeared to have started from the aft port side, tender garage part of the super yacht.

The following Sunday an emergency was issued for environmental damage caused by the yacht blaze, with debris from the fire arriving on the natural beaches of the area.  Atina had its eighteen batteries and 33,000 litres of fuel removed by the thirtieth August, with the remains of the yacht recovered to be scrapped on Monday fourth November by a Conquest MBI pontoon ship.

M/y Atina is a 2008 Heesen 47 meters as designed by Omega Architects for exterior with interiors by Bannenberg and Rowell.  Launched as m/y Elandess, she was the debut model for Heesen's 47 meters series which replaced the 4700 and delivered in eight units, four of which in 2009.

Sunseeker Yacht Sinks Near Andratx Mallorca

A sixteen meter Sunseeker flybridge yacht with five persons onboard partly sank as it was cruising near Camp de Mar, Andratx, to the South West of the Balearic Island of Mallorca at around 10:00 hours morning time of Saturday tenth August.  A larger yacht of about nineteen meters responded to the yachts distress call, with the Maritime Safety Agency and then the Police coming later.  The private yacht saved the five boaters which also included a German couple and a small child.  The boaters were transported to Port Adriano without any injuries.  According to Salvacion Maritimo saving the Sunseeker yacht was impossible, with the water entering the interior cabin area, and the yacht fully sinking at 17:00 local time.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, though locals advised that an unmarked underwater reef in the area is most likely the culprit.  No pollution was reported from the sinking, with the yacht owner advised he is responsible for a salvage operation.

The Sunseeker yacht in this sinking is a Manhattan 52 model as produced between 2016 to 2020 in 131 units.  The Manhattan 52 is considered as the most successful Sunseeker flybridge, selling the first fifty units in less to its first year.  The Manhattan 52 came out as a replacement to the Manhattan 55, and evolved into a Manhattan 55 with little detail changes in 2021.

Cranchi Sport Cruiser Saved from Fire in Malta

Civil Protection Malta assisted a Cranchi Sport Cruiser of twelve meters in length from an onboard fire, off the coast of Xghajra, to the South East of Valletta, in Malta on the late afternoon of Friday ninth August.  The sport cruiser was cruising one nautical mile away from the coast when the principle of fire happened.  Civil Protection Malta control room immediately dispatched Firefighters from Station 5 with the P-42 Firefighter vessel. Situation was controlled and no injures were reported, with the boat also being technically saved as it had minor damage.

The Cranchi in this fire is a 41 Endurance as designed by Aldo Cranchi and produced between 2003 and 2009.  The 41 Endurance replaced the 39 Endurance of which she was widely based on, sharing hull and a similar interior and exterior but with the feature of a larger tender garage.

Project: Holterman X-95

Holterman reveals the striking X-95, a brand new model sixty years in the making, which the Dutch semi-custom yacht builder offers a tantalizing glimpse at a brand new addition to its brilliantly crafted Xtreme range of yachts which began with the concept for the multi-award-winning 33-metre X-105 Lady Fleur, launched in 2022. After several years of development, the Xtreme range has grown to include the X-54, X-65 and X-78 Sport and Fly. The new yacht project, the X-95 offers the ultimate bridge between the semi-custom sub-24-metre Xtremes and the finesse and fire of the innovative X-105. The philosophy behind the X-95 is simple, to create the very best yacht possible at thirty meters. The result is a triumph of design, style, function and form, with an all-aluminum build and performance predicted at 22 to 24 knots, plus a design feature that will enable the X-95 to carry one of the largest tenders in its size bracket. Central to the X-95’s development has been the shipyard’s straight forward approach to design and engineering, capitalizing on the heritage it has built since its founding in 1964. The resulting concept, which will be built to Class rather than the recreational CE mark, is, says Weel, the perfect size with the perfect features for cruising the Mediterranean and beyond. The styling shares the same DNA as the rest of the Xtreme line, drawing on the distinctive, highly sculptural lines of the X-105 which have been shared across the range. Other features will include a luxurious and light owner’s suite forward on the main deck that will lead out to a private owner terrace on the bow, a raised pilothouse design accessed via steps from the saloon, which itself will offer extraordinary levels of space as it will be a full-beam saloon with large glass panels on each side, plus an expansive sundeck that can be outfitted to cater to all indulgences, including the addition of a spa pool. Guest accommodation on the lower deck will comprise four spacious en-suite cabins.  A proven and reliable double shaft engine setup will power the X-95 delivering excellent performance, and for maximum maneuverability powerful bow and stern thrusters are installed. The model will also be future-proofed with an exhaust treatment system that meets IMO Tier III standards. Range is predicted to be in the region of 1,800 nautical miles at a mid-cruise of around fifteen knots. As Weel and the shipyard finalize the design, one thing is clear that the X-95 will stand as another milestone in Holterman’s extraordinary history as the yard celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024. Alongside the avantgarde styling and innovative features, the X-95 encapsulates the core ethos of the shipyard, which puts technical competence, build quality and customer requests at the center of everything it does.

www.holtermanshipyard.nl

Classic Blackfin Sportfish Goes Ablaze in Cabo San Lucas

A classic nine meter Blackfin sportfishing cruiser titled m/y Pacific Time went ablaze as it was berthed on pier two of Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur, Mexico at 16:00 of Wednesday seventh August.  Local boaters and marina personnel tended to the blaze first, that is until the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cabo San Lucas came to the scene with the barco bombero Neptune 114 and contained the fire.  No one was injured in the fire as the boat was reported unattended, with this sustaining damage to about 25% of its structure.

M/y Pacific Time  is a classic Blackfin 32 Sportfisherman as produced from 1980 up to 1991 to a design of Carl Jannace.  Blackfin was founded by Carl Herndon, an ex Bertram manager, with the 32 Sporfishman being its first model, which was followed by the 29 Flybridge three years later.  The 32 Sportfisherman was based on the Maritimer 9.6, with Blackfin buying and updating the moulds.

Classic Hatteras Sinks at Dockside Marina Fort Pierce

An unattended classic Hatteras sportfish boat of about twelve meters in length sank at Dockside Marina, Fort Pierce Florida on the afternoon of Wednesday seventh August.  The cause of the sinking was not reported, though a possible through hull fitting failure, might have been the cause.  TowBoat U.S attended to the sinking, circling the boat with a protection boon first, and then starting a lift out operation.  

The Hatteras sportfish in this sinking is a 46 Convertible Series I, as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1974 to 1981.  The 46 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 45 Convertible, and was tweaked into the Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II in the fall of 1984.