Sealine Boat Destroyed by Fire in Cala Figuera Pollensa

A ten meter Sealine sport cruiser with four persons onboard, went ablaze at Cala Figuera in Polensa on 13:40 of Tuesday thirteenth August.  Nearby boats attended to the rescue of the four boaters, as Salvacion Maritimo came to the scene to fight the fire.  Unfortunately the boat was destroyed by fire and then sank.  Following the destruction and sinking Salvacion Maritimo remained in the place to clean the area from the debris of the fire.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The Sealine boat in this fire is an S330, as designed by Bill Dixon.  The S330 series was the first totally new model to come from the Hanse ownership of Sealine, who bought the British brand in 2013, and subsequently moved production from Kidderminster UK to Germany.  The S330 was produced till 2022, with the model tweaked and evolved into the S335 in 2023. 

Classic Flybridge Boat Sinks in Fredericia Denmark

A classic nine meter flybridge cruising boat partially sank in a marina at Fredericia, Jutland, to the East of Denmark on the morning of thirteenth August.  The flybridge boat was reported unattended as it started to take on water and then partially sinking.  As the boat stayed partially sunk, the Fire Department was called to the scene, and protected the flybridge boat with an oil protection boon for eventual pollution it might cause from the sinking.  Marina personnel advised the ownership that he has to re-float the boat and remove it from the area.  The flybridge was reported to be a visiting boat, with the cause of the sinking being under investigation.

Project: Azimut Fly 62

Azimut present the Fly 62 project, what will feature an innovative take on the beach club in a flybridge motor yacht, and goes against those who look at extending the sides.  As is usual Azimut does things its way and looks astern, to offer a fresh take on the family loving flybridge motor yacht. Azimut is not new to beach clubs, its 2012 debutante 55S had a beach extendable aft platform, and its new Seadeck range which just launched its 6 model is build around the beach club concept, but somehow its innovative flybridge motor yachts has remained rather conservative astern. This new Fly 62 changes this with what Azimut calls its Beach Cockpit version, a transformative aft deck which redefines the category with a forward facing lounge settee which drops down and transforms to a sun-pad looking aft a couple of foot above sea water level. Designed by Alberto Mancini, the Fly 62 is a replacement to one of Azimut's most successful models of recent times the seven years produced 60 Flybridge, and here we see the Italian designer follow his horizontal, soft and clean modern lines, with a hard-top and flybridge.  The designer take on horizontal lines also moves the super structure forward, although in these renderings its looks less so then to other models.  Mancini also presents an angular hard-top giving the Fly 62 a more masculine look, but also a familiar design to that of the larger Grande models.  For the interiors of the Fly 62, Azimut has chosen Fabio Fantolino his second job for the famous Italian brand following his 2023 debut with the Fly 72.  The Azimut Fly 62 is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives for speeds up to 32 knots, World first upcoming the first half of September in Cannes.

www.azimutyachts.com

Two Saved as Cabin Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Poros, Kefalonia

Two boaters were saved as an eleven meter aft cabin cruiser under Polish flag went ablaze in Limenia Poros. Kefalonia Greece, on the morning of Monday twelfth August.  The two boaters who abandoned the boat were first assisted by nearby boaters, as Greek coast guard rushed to the scene.  The boat was wrecked by the fire with the two boaters sustained no injuries.  An inquiry into the cause of the fire is underway.

The aft cabin cruiser in this fire is a Silverton 372 Motor Yacht as produced from 1996 to 1998, and then evolved as the 392 with a larger bathing platform and produced for another two years.

One Injured as Sport Cruiser Ends On the Rocks in Ischia

A seven meter walk around sport cruiser titled m/y Aga Khan with five persons onboard ended on top the break wall to the entrance of the Port of Ischia harbour, in the North East part of Ischia island, just before mid-night of Sunday eleven August.  The port captaincy of Ischia responded to the collision with the CP 829 vessel rescuing the five boaters, with one of the boaters sustaining a light cut to his eyebrow, and was assisted by the 118 emergency services. Following the accident the skipper was found to be helming the boat under the influence of alcohol, and risks a nautical licence suspension from six months to one year.  The boat is reported to have ended atop the break wall for an error of navigation and the 22 knots speed.  The walk around sport cruiser was removed the following Monday morning, and taken into custody as part of the investigation on the accident.

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

www.beringyachts.com

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.

Sirena Yachts Facility Fire in Bursa Turkey

A fire broke out at Sirena Yachts facility in Bursa, Turkey at about 07:30 morning time of Wednesday seventh August.  The fire was reported to have started in a chemical storage warehouse, with protocols immediately put into place and all workers evacuated safely.  Fire fighters with seventy personnel and twenty vehicles fought the blaze, which was reported to have been controlled in a timely manner minimizing damage.  Sirena's Bursa is where the Turkish builder produces its molds, hulls and decks, though according to a press release by Sirena the fire did not impact any production.

Sirena was founded in 2006 by Kiraca Marine, entering first sailing yacht building and then motor yacht construction in 2016.  Sirena debuted with the 68 model, and today offers six models, from 48 to 88 foot.

Two Boats End Beached in Emilia and Fabio Tropical Storms

Two boats of ten meters and eight meters respectively ended beached and aground near Cabo San Lucas on the aftermath of Tropical Storms Emilia and Fabio on Tuesday sixth August.  The smaller boat ended beached and partly capsized, while the larger boat was partly beached and had its starboard bow hitting the rocks, as crew where trying to remove her from the dangerous spot.  The causes of the grounding are not reported with social media posts blaming both boaters for ignoring the weather forecasts warning, as Cabo San Lucas harbour was also closed on the previous Monday night.

The big boat in this grounding is a Bertram 35 Mk.ii as produced from 1981 to 1986 to a design of David Napier.

Cleveland Storm Wrecks Sea Ray

A wicked storm touched down Cleveland, North East Ohio on the afternoon of Tuesday, sixth August, left hundreds of homes powerless and also damaged a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser in an unfortunate accident.  The Sea Ray cruiser which partly sank had an unfortunate accident, with the tree falling on it from the power of the wind, which were reported to have gusted up to 74 knots.   The National Weather Service also advised for Tornado warnings from 15:40 to 16:30 hours, with these touching down in southwestern Cuyahoga County and northeastern Lorain County. No fatalities are reported from this storm.

The Sea Ray in this part sinking is second generation 290 Sundancer as produced from 1998 to 2001.  The second generation 290 Sundancer replaced the first generation which was produced from 1992 to 97, a model which was actually born as the 270 Sundancer in 1990.

New Model: Tesoro Yachts T40 Inboard

Founded in 2015 with the first T38 model arriving in 2019, Tesoro Yachts from Spain has been on a growing spiral, and now after fifty units sold of its T40 which arrived in 2021 presents the Inboard version of its most successful model to date. The Tesoro T40 Inboard is mostly identical to the outboard with the main difference coming and the option of inboard diesels.  An evolution of the first Tesoro 38 model, the T40 offers more accommodation offering a forward double berth, a shower head to starboard, and twin single berths at midships.  The Tesoro T40 Inboard is powered by twin Volvo 300hp as standard, with 440hp options.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.36 m (40.5ft)

Beam - 3.68 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 7.5 t

Fuel Capacity -  946 l

Water Capacity - 249 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D4 320hp, D6 380hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI stern drive

Speed - 45 knots with Volvo 440hp

Construction - Gurit resin infusion, T-Top in carbon fiber

Certification - CE B

www.tesoro.yachts

Two Injured in Azimut Yacht Small Boat Collision Near Savona

A collision between an eighteen meter Azimut flybridge yacht and a seven meter traditional cruiser, about half a nautical mile off the coast between Savona and Albissola at 15:20 hours of Tuesday sixth August injured two persons.  The dynamics of the collision are not fully reported, though the boaters of the small cruiser, a husband and wife ended both injured, with the man ending in the water and with grievous code red injuries.  The Azimut yacht involved in the collision assisted the distressed boaters of the smaller cruiser, with the Guardia Costiera m/v CP 863 intervening later with a medical team, and then taking the two injured boaters to a hospital in Pietra Ligure and Savona.  The small traditional cruiser partly sank with the collision and was then refloated, and along the Azimut yacht have been taken into custody for investigation on the collision by the Savona Captaincy.

The Azimut yacht in this collision is a 60 Flybridge as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2017.  The 60 Flybridge came out as a replacement to the previous 60 model.

The traditional cruiser in this collision is a Ligurian gozzo Sciallino 23.  The 23 is a long standing model in Sciallino line up, which was first produced in wood, and then renewed to a fiberglass build with an updated design in around the mid nineties.