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Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Watch: €100 million superyacht catches fire at Saint-Tropez port, sends tourists into panic
A luxury superyacht worth €100 million went up in flames at the picturesque port of Saint-Tropez in southern France, sending shockwaves through the popular tourist destination, The Independent reported. The incident occurred on July 10, when the 41-metre-long vessel Sea Lady II suddenly caught fire near the Mediterranean coastline. Video footage captured by tourist Gary Sturrock shows the massive yacht engulfed in thick black smoke and roaring orange flames as stunned onlookers watched from the dock. The port, known for hosting the ultra-wealthy and high-profile celebrities, witnessed panic and confusion as emergency services rushed to the scene. Nearby yachts were quickly moved to safety, while anti-pollution barriers were deployed to prevent environmental damage. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries have been reported so far. The dramatic visuals of the burning superyacht have since gone viral, sparking conversations around maritime safety and luxury vessel protocols. In June, a cargo ship that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean sank. The Morning Midas, which was left abandoned as it caught fire, was carrying about 3,000 vehicles, among which around 800 were electric vehicles. The shipping company said that the cargo ship had sunk on June 23. Zodiac Maritime in a statement further said that the damage caused by the fire was compounded by heavy weather, and subsequently water entered inside the vessel, causing it to sink. 'Damage caused by the fire, compounded by heavy weather and subsequent water ingress, caused the Morning Midas to sink at around 16.35 local time zone (UTC -9) on 23 June, in waters approximately 5,000 metres deep and 360 nautical miles from land,' the manager said in its statement.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Watch moment luxury superyacht bursts into flames at Saint Tropez port
A luxury superyacht, the Sea Lady II, caught fire at the port of Saint-Tropez, France, on Thursday. Footage captured by Gary Sturrock showed orange flames and thick black smoke emanating from the 41-metre vessel. Emergency measures included moving nearby vessels and deploying anti-pollution barriers. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Watch the video above.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Luxury €100 million superyacht erupts in flames at Saint Tropez port
This is the moment a luxury €100 million superyacht erupts in flames at the Saint Tropez port in France. Footage filmed by Gary Sturrock captured the moment the 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Tourists and passers-by watched in shock as orange flames and thick black smoke were seen coming from the boat. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- General
- Sharjah 24
Superyacht ablaze in St Tropez port
Firefighters put up an anti-pollution barrier around the Sea Lady II, a charter yacht that costs more than $90,000 a week to hire. Two hours after the fire started, firefighters said they were struggling to get on board, and images on social media showed thick black smoke around the port. "Surrounding yachts were quickly moved away and we have put up anti-pollution barriers," a fire service spokesperson told AFP. The official added that it was "likely" that the boat would sink in the port.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Horror moment £80m superyacht bursts into flames in luxury holiday hotspot
A 41-metre superyacht called Sea Lady ll was filmed engulfed in fire in the harbour of Saint Tropez on the French Riviera with huge flames seen rising into the sky Huge flames could be seen billowing up from an £80million superyacht ablaze in St Tropez. The 41m-long superyacht known as Sea Lady II was engulfed in fire on Thursday evening. According to local reports, people saw smoke coming out of the yacht before flames broke out and spread across the yacht. Two people aged 24 and 35 - believed to be crew members - were rescued from the boat suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation. There were no other reported injuries. "Smoke was reported soon after 8pm," said a Var department emergency services spokesman. "The yacht's forward hull then burst into flames, and then the fire spread to the lower decks." The footage shows fire and a black cloud of smoke billowing out of the front of the yacht. Firefighters brought the fire under control at around midnight local time. While the worst of the blaze was extinguished by midnight, firefighters reported "difficulties boarding the boat", a spokesman said. He added: "Surrounding yachts were quickly cleared, and we set up anti-pollution barriers. This is because it was likely that the boat was sinking into the sea." It is understood the boat entered the port at around 6pm with the fire then breaking out two hours later, beginning in the yacht's bow before spreading to the lower decks. Authorities had difficulties boarding the yacht and so it took longer for them to put out the blaze. Hundreds of tourists looked on with many filming videos and taking photos while the owner did not appear to be present. Authorities have not determined what started the fire but an investigation has been launched into the incident. The Sea Lady II was originally called D'Angleterre II after being built in the Souter yard in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The superyacht was designed by Don Shead Yacht Design and can accommodate up to 10 guests across five rooms and costs around £70,000 to charter in high season. Launched in 1986, and having undergone a full refit last year, she now sails under a Maltese flag. She has a crew of eight. The Sea Lady II has an aluminium hull and superstructure, and has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16.
