Inferno in Saint-Tropez: Superyacht Sea Lady II in flames!

Inferno in Saint-Tropez: Superyacht Sea Lady II in flames!

On Thursday evening, the 41-meter-long charter yacht "Sea Lady II" caught fire in the port of Saint-Tropez. The fire broke out when the luxurious ship, which was a popular starting point for super -rich and celebrities this summer, was in front of anchor. With a weekly tariff of 80,000 euros, the yacht was one of the most sought -after yachts in the region.

The yacht, which was built in 1986 and modernized in 2022, offered space for ten guests in five cabins as well as a sun deck and two salons. The exact cause of the fire is still unclear. The flames quickly spread, which led to neighboring boat owners had to bring their yachts to safety. The fire brigade had difficulty getting on board the "Sea Lady II" and first had to fight the fire with foam from the jetty.

use of the fire brigade and other measures

The fire could be contained around 11 p.m. In order to prevent the yacht in the harbor basin, an oil barrier was established, while the investigation into the cause of the fire is running. It is expected that the "Sea Lady II" will no longer set sail, which is a significant financial loss for the owner.

This misfortune also throws a light on the challenges in the field of security of luxury yachts, especially in regions in which such ships often come together.

comparison with other fire incidents

Similar incidents are not unusual. One example is the major fire on July 3rd, 2024 in the Lürssen shipyard in Schacht-Audorf, where a shipbuilding hall opened in flames. There were over 400 emergency services to extinguish the fire, which caused several million euros in damage. Witnesses reported several explosions, while the fire severely damaged the structure of the hall.

As in the case of the "Sea Lady II", there were difficulties in the extinguishing work. The darkness and strong smoke development led to the evacuation of residents and a warning message from the authorities. Despite the various circumstances, the fragility is evident in the safety of watercraft. The challenges of fire extinguishers in such environments often lead to a time -consuming and complicated solution process.

The incident in Saint-Tropez and similar fires in the history of maritime industry illustrate the continuous risks associated with the operation of luxury yachts and ship structures. A failure to prevent or combat such fires can have far -reaching effects on the parties involved - both financially and safety technology.

In the case of the "Sea Lady II", it remains to be seen which measures are taken to avoid similar incidents in the future

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Compare to fire protection incidents in shipyards can be found in the report by Boot- Magazin .