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By SuperyachtNews 12 Aug 2019

Captain of 'Moatize' explains cause of Cairns marina crash

The 46m motoryacht crashed into a wharf in cairns after suffering from a technical fault….

Footage has emerged of the moment the 46m motoryacht Moatize crashed into a wharf in Cairns Marlin Marina after suffering from a technical fault. The captain and crew were able to respond to the situation in an appropriate manner and fortunately no one was hurt.

The incident occurred when the yacht was docking at the Cairns marina at around 6pm on Saturday night. The vessel only suffered cosmetic damage but collided with the pier very close to waterfront diners and, as a result, part of the marina and a nearby restaurant have closed while the site is restored.

Following the incident, local press interviewed  Moatize ’s captain about the cause of the crash and his response. “We came [into the marina] and did a tight turn… and our starboard gear was stuck ahead when I selected the go astern,” he told local news outlet The Daily Telegraph .

“We used the bow thruster to come over into a clear vision, went astern to exit the marina, but it was still going ahead at all times. We took control in the wheelhouse to try and see if it was a technical fault on the controls, but it was still going ahead again. So, we did what we’re trained to in collisions: we shut down all engines, dropped an anchor and thank God we selected a nice spot where there were no personnel.”

Regarding the damage caused to the boat and the affected infrastructure, he added; “I am not even worried about the money and neither is the owner. We are just making sure that everyone here is still functioning, that no one is put out, and there is no injury – that’s our only concern.”

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Incredible moment superyacht crashes into Cairns wharf

A superyacht with mechanical problems had no other option but to crash into a marina in Cairns as the crew frantically tried to minimise damage.

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Footage of a multimillion-dollar superyacht crashing into a wharf in Cairns has emerged showing terrified diners watch on.

The 45.6m yacht Moatize lost control just after 6pm last night when a mechanical problem caused one of its engines to lock into full speed.

The quick-thinking crew were seen at the front of the yacht waving their arms and telling people to get out of the way as other members dropped the anchor to minimise damage.

The Moatize crew were praised for quickly slowing down the superyacht, meaning other boats at the marina were only slightly damaged.

Diners at the Prawn Star, a converted-trawler restaurant, watched on as the superyacht kept coming closer and closer.

Despite the close call, no one at the restaurant, which was at its full capacity of 60 people last night, were injured.

Prawn Star even embraced their dramatic Saturday night, posting footage of the near miss to their Facebook page.

Never a dull moment at the Prawn Star. Everyone was safe but a little shaken after this happened yesterday! Thank you to our amazing crew for handling it so well. Posted by Prawn Star Cairns on  Saturday, 10 August 2019

“It was scary, people were screaming and very frightened. But no one was hurt and that’s the most important thing,” Prawn Star’s business manager Kay Green told the ABC.

“One of the customers said he felt like he had been in an episode of (the movie) Speed 2 .

“I offered everyone free beer but they said it was the best entrainment they’d had for years so they weren’t really bothered about free beer.”

The Prawn Star was forced to close after the crash due to the superyacht damaging the marina’s berthing pontoon.

Ms Green stayed positive and said she expects the restaurant to be back up and running soon.

“Our crew handled it perfectly, they kept their calm, got everyone off the boats and got everyone settled down and since then the spirit of co-operation has been fantastic,” Ms Green said.

Ports North, which operates the marina, is still investigating however no spills from Moatize were reported.

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This is the incredible moment a multimillion-dollar superyacht went careering into the Cairns Marlin Marina.

Nobody was hurt, but visitors enjoying the sunset ended up with quite a dinner show when the Moatize simply failed to stop as it made its way back to the wharf.

Watch the video above.

Prawn Star runs "ocean to plate" floating restaurants out of the Cairns marina.

The company was upfront about the incident, posting video on its Facebook page on Sunday morning.

"Never a dull moment at the Prawn Star," the post read.

"Everyone was safe but a little shaken after this happened yesterday! Thank you to our amazing crew for handling it so well."

In the video, deckhands can be seen waving frantically, warning people on the wharf.

But there were no injuries and the company is now assessing damage to the pier.

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M/Y Moatize Loses Control in Cairns

The 46-meter M/Y Moatize gave onlookers quite a scare when it crashed into a wharf in Cairns, Australia, on August 10 just after 6 p.m., news.com.au reports. Reportedly, a mechanical problem caused one of the vessel’s engines to lock into full speed. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Crewmembers were seen waving their arms in a video and telling people to get out of the way, while other crew dropped the anchor to minimize damage, which slowed down Moatize . Other boats at the marina were only slightly damaged. “We came in and did a tight turn, which we have to do, and our starboard gear was stuck ahead when I selected to go astern. We could have taken out one of the other vessels,” Moatize ’s captain told 7News Cairns . “We did what we are trained to do in a collision: We shut down all engines, dropped an anchor, and thank God we selected a nice spot where there was no personnel.” He said it was just a technical problem and would be fixed in the next week. She suffered some scratches to the paint on the hull, which the captain said will be fixed when they return to Brisbane. Although converted-trawler restaurant Prawn Star in the marina was at full capacity with 60 people, no one was injured — even posting a Facebook video of the incident from their vantage point on the restaurant's page. The collision damaged the berthing pontoon, which forced it to close and made several boats, including Prawn Star, have to relocate, ABC reports. Cairns Marlin Marina’s operator Ports North is investigating the incident, but no spills were reported. Moatize was safely guided to its berth after an emergency response.

Photo from Prawn Star's Facebook video

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Topic: Maritime Accidents and Incidents

A multi-million-dollar superyacht has crashed while attempting to moor at a Cairns marina, narrowly avoiding a potential disaster on the busy tourist strip.

Key points:

• Terrified diners on a converted-trawler restaurant at a Cairns marina panicked as a superyacht headed towards them
• One patron who witnessed the incident described it as being like something out of a movie
• After an emergency response, the vessel was guided to its berth alongside the marina

Adrian Hawker, visiting from Victoria, was on the marina admiring the 45-metre luxury vessel Moatize when the mayhem unfolded.

"I thought I'd just watch it dock, but then he went the wrong way," Mr Hawker said.

"It just picked up more speed — next minute I heard this crunch when he hit the little boat and I was just waiting for another big crunch into The Salthouse."

However, the Moatize crew managed to drop anchor, which avoided a collision with the popular waterfront establishment.

'Dinner and a show' aboard restaurant trawler

Terrified diners on a converted-trawler restaurant Prawn Star also feared the worst as the Moatize careered towards them.

"It was scary, people were screaming and very frightened. But no-one was hurt and that's the most important thing," Prawn Star's business manager Kay Green said.

The superyacht after its close call with patrons on a Cairns marina. ( Supplied: Adrian Hawker )

Ms Green said one diner described the near miss as like being from the scene of an action film — restaurant patrons getting both dinner and a show.

"One of the customers said he felt like he had been in an episode of [the movie] Speed 2.

"I offered everyone free beer but they said it was the best entrainment they'd had for years so they weren't really bothered about free beer."

The collision has damaged the berthing pontoon, forcing its closure and the relocation of boats including the Prawn Star.

While the restaurant lost last night's trade, Ms Green praised both her staff and the response from authorities.

"Our crew handled it perfectly, they kept their calm, got everyone off the boats and got everyone settled down and since then the spirit of cooperation has been fantastic," Ms Green said.

Ports North, which operates the marina, is investigating the incident and said it was the result of mechanical issues.

No injuries or fuel spills were reported and after an emergency response the vessel was safely guided to its berth.

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Tranquility was the first superyacht designed and built to be fully Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) compliant. She features exteriors by Oceanco’s in-house design team and interiors by Winch Design.

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On Saturday evening, a  45.6-metre superyacht Moatize  smashed into Cairns marina (Queensland, Australia) while attempting to moor. The port has remained closed since the accident, reports Sunrise.

The vessel crashed into the port heading to the converted-trawler restaurant Prawn Star Cairns, making diners rush out of their seats. Fortunately, no one of the restaurants full capacity of 60 got injured though.

According to some reports, a mechanical problem caused one of the yacht’s engines to lock into full speed. Meanwhile, the crew frantically tried to minimise possible damage. 

The crew members were seen at the bow waving their arms and warning people to move way, while the others dropped the anchor at the time. Thus, they managed to slow down the vessel quickly, ensuring other boats at the port got only slightly damaged.

The captain of the Moatize  told 7NEWS Cairns  that the starboard gear stuck as they were making a tight turn. No fuel spills were reported, although the marina operators are still investigating.

The Prawn Star had to close after the crash, as the superyacht had damaged the berthing pontoon. Still, the restaurant’s business manager Kay Green told the ABC remained positive on the restaurant to be back up shortly.

‘Our crew handled it perfectly, they kept their calm, got everyone off the boats and got everyone settled down and since then the spirit of co-operation has been fantastic,’ she said.

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The newest franchise of Bravo’s popular Below Deck franchise has just been christened on Peacock! Below Deck Down Under introduces viewers to the crew of the superyacht M/Y Thalassa , sailing the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia.

The crew includes a familiar face for Below Deck fans, chief stew Aesha Scott. However, all the initial buzz seems to surround M/Y Thalassa’ s hunky skipper, Captain Jason Chambers! Unfortunately for the newly christened Bravolebrity, this won’t be the first time he has received international media attention.

Captain Jason Chambers Yacht Crash

Jason Chambers was the captain of the 45.6-meter superyacht Moatize when it crashed into a Queensland marina in 2019, narrowly missing a restaurant trawler. Videos of the frightening crash went viral, and Jason spoke with an Australian news outlet to explain what happened.

“We came in and did a tight turn, which we have to do, and our starboard gear was stuck ahead when I selected to go astern,” Captain Jason explained to 7News Sydney soon after the accident. (Video embedded below.) “We could have taken out one of the other vessels, a [Timber?] schooner there, which had personnel on there, so the damage could have been a catastrophe.”

More from Captain Jason on his actions after the malfunction:

We used about thrust to come over into a clear vision, went astern to exit the marina, but it was still going ahead at all times. We took control in the wheelhouse to try and see if it was a technical fault on the controls, still going ahead again. We did what we’re…trained to in collisions. So, we shut down all engines, dropped an anchor, and thank God we selected a nice spot where there was no personnel.

You had a restaurant on the right hand side, you had a lot of people onlooking straight ahead, I had a gap with a lot of small vessels on my starboard side, so that was my best solution is come over where there was no personnel.

Captain Jason said the yacht completed all of its sea trials in Brisbane just prior to the crash. “These things happen,” he added.

When asked about the amount of damage to Moatize , Captain Jason said his focus was elsewhere. “I’m not even worried about the money, to be quite honest…We’re just making sure that everyone here is still functioning — the businesses — and there’s no one here that’s put out, and there’s no injuries. That’s the only concern.”

In summary, the vessel had a malfunction and Captain Jason Chambers avoided any significant damage or injuries with his actions.

Superyacht Moatize Crash Videos

I’ve collected some videos of the Moatize crash and embedded them below. The first is a news report that includes multiple angles, and is by far the best as far as getting an accurate perspective of what happened. The last video is the interview with Captain Jason just after the crash.

You can catch Captain Jason probably not crashing M/Y Thalassa by checking out Below Deck Down Under , now streaming on Peacock!

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Frightening moment a multimillion-dollar superyacht crashes into a marina - sending panicked onlookers running to get out of the way

• A 45 meter superyacht has been captured crashing into Cairns Marlin marina
• The vessel had a mechanical mishap, locking one engine on full speed ahead
• The boat named Moatize crashed into a restaurant in front of a group of diners
• Moatize has a damaged bow, and the marinas gangplank also has damage 

By Jackson Barron For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:36 EDT, 11 August 2019 | Updated: 05:21 EDT, 11 August 2019

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A massive superyacht has crashed into a marina - sending onlookers running to avoid being hit.

The superyacht - named Moatize - went speeding into Cairns Marlin marina on Saturday night, with crew aboard the boat calling out to warn people to get out of the way.

The vessel charged into the port heading straight for the Prawn Star Cairns floating trawler restaurant, sending diners rushing out of their seats.

A 45 meter superyacht named Moatize (pictured) crashed into Cairns Marlin marina

Moatize  slammed into the E arm at the marina, damaging the bow of the ship and the marina gangplank. 

No one was injured in the crash.

The superyacht was attempting to berth in the marina, when a mechanical mishap caused one engine to lose power while the other was locked at full speed ahead.

A shallow mud bank was able to slow Moatize down before it hit the port, reducing the impact of the crash.

The vessel also hit some smaller boats on the way in through the harbour. 

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The Prawn Star Cairns posted a video of the crash to their Facebook page, and have since moved the restaurant to the next arm along the marina line.

'Never a dull moment at the Prawn Star. Everyone was safe but a little shaken after this happened yesterday!' the post reads.

'Thank you to our amazing crew for handling it so well.'  

 The superyacht (pictured) has a damaged bow and also damaged the marina gangplank

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Yacht sinks at Marina Del Rey dock after ammunition and fireworks catch on fire

By Dean Fioresi , Julie Sharp

Updated on: September 19, 2024 / 11:01 AM PDT / KCAL News

A luxury yacht carrying nearly 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks caught fire shortly before sinking in the Marina del Rey harbor on Wednesday evening. Two people were on board the 100-foot yacht when the fire ignited, but both were able to get off safely.  

The U.S. Coast Guard continued environmental cleanup efforts Thursday morning as the yacht bobbed on its side, testing air quality and remediating water contamination from fuel spillage.

At around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,  firefighters rushed to the docks at Basin A, where the boat, named "The Admiral," was heavily involved in flames, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Crews tried to fight the fire both by ground and by water, but it proved difficult to contain.

Bystander video showed fireworks shooting off the deck of the boat and bursting overhead, all while firefighters worked to contain the volatile flames. Two hours later, the boat quickly sank below the water line and by 11 p.m. it was nearly fully submerged. 

With SkyCal overhead Wednesday evening, large flames could be seen inside of the boat despite a heavy barrage of water being sprayed by crews. Hours after the firefight began, SkyCal returned to the scene where the  boat had almost sank  entirely under the water in the harbor. 

After sinking, crews began a "booming" operation, which was conducted in order to contain the foam that firefighters sprayed and the fuel that leaked during the incident. Heavy equipment was brought in to pull the boat back to the surface, leaving it floating on its side.

Thursday morning, a Coast Guard representative said efforts are concentrated on containing hazardous fuel or other material that may have spilled into the water. Also, air quality is a concern as the boat was filled with 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

"What we do know is that the vessel capacity was 6,000 gallons. We do know that they fueled up with 4,000 gallons of diesel, but we still do not know how much fuel discharged out into the environment and how much remains still in the vessel," Lt. Cmdr. Omar Borges, of the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Air readings so far say that there are no flammable fumes in the air, and the air is not hazardous for locals to breathe, according to the Coast Guard. 

The process will take a number of days, monitoring air and water. Officials said there is no evidence yet that any wildlife has been harmed. 

It's unclear if the people on the yacht were the owners, but there were no injuries. Officials have not yet confirmed how they will upright the boat and remove it from the harbor. 

Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment.

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Marina del Rey’s harbor produced an unexpected light show Wednesday evening as a luxury yacht loaded with ammunition and fireworks burned for more than two hours before flames were extinguished, authorities said.

Flames leaped 20 to 30 feet from the 100-foot vessel, dubbed the Admiral, while live ammunition rounds could be heard firing from the boat, according to videos from the scene .

Thursday morning, the charred yacht was lying on its side, and the water around it was tinted red from the diesel fuel dumped from the vessel. A Coast Guard spokesperson said an estimated 4,000 gallons of diesel was dumped into the water. The total is not official as monitoring continues.

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said two passengers aboard the boat exited safely. No information was available about the cause of the blaze.

An L.A. County Fire spokesperson said one individual suffered minor injuries, was treated at the scene and was released.

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Firefighters responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and eventually knocked out the flames at 10:33 p.m. The boat was declared fully submerged at 11:33 p.m.

The yacht’s owner, who was not identified, told fire officials that the vessel was carrying 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks.

U.S. Coast Guard personnel confirmed they were on the scene evaluating cleanup options.

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Terrifying moment 300ft superyacht crashes into smaller boat leaving passengers screaming

It might be 'rich people problems' but it's still really scary.

Jess Battison

A pretty unnerving video shows the terrifying moment a 300ft superyacht crashed into a smaller boat, leaving its passengers screaming.

I mean imagine, you’re just minding your business, chilling on your little yacht on holiday (like I said, use your imagination) when an absolute monster of a boat comes straight at you.

A monster a whole three times bigger that is. The 90.1-meter Llurssen superyacht ‘Ice’ was cruising along off the coast of holiday hotspot Yalıkavak in Bodrum, Turkey , at the end of August when it crashed.

And dramatic viral videos show it seemingly going into 31.08-meter Numarine yacht ‘A.Mey’ at full speed.

Reportedly worth a whopping £84million , Ice went directly into the path of the smaller yacht.

The crash can be audibly heard as eyewitnesses watched on from dry land and the A.Mey ended up in chaos as the superyacht continued to seemingly push it along the water.

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Superyacht Times reports that the extendable platforms at the stern of Ice may have been open. And this suggests that the whopper vessel might have been experiencing a technical or mechanical failure resulting in this scary collision.

Sources told the outlet that A.Mey was having to undergo repair work as the upper deck was ‘completely torn off’. A little unsurprisingly to those who have seen the terrifying moment, the vessel has apparently suffered ‘serious damage’.

In various viral videos the smaller boat is shown getting dragged a short distance by the front of Ice before being crazily spun around the port side of the superyacht.

And one video shared to TikTok in particular taken from onboard the A.Mey shows the sheer panic of the collision.

The Ice towers over as it gets closer and closer, ramming right into the littler boat and causing passengers to scream, shout and fall in the quake.

While many TikTok users slammed the incident as ‘rich people problems’, plenty agreed the ‘big boat is completely at fault’.

Others wrote: “Holy moly that was a huge boat that hit u guys hope everyone is ok.”

Many couldn’t understand how this could possibly have happened, which makes it likely people’s theory the A.Mey was anchored, while the Ice had a technical problem is true.

It doesn’t seem anyone has been reported as injured following this incident, but it’s clear the boat must be at least a little f**ked.

Topics:  Money , TikTok , World News , Travel

Jess is an Entertainment Journalist with a love of all things pop culture. Her main interests include keeping up with the Twitter girlies, waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert. She graduated with a first in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021 and has previously worked at MyLondon.

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