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90 Meter Superyacht ICE Hits Numarine Motoryacht Near Turkish Coast
In a startling maritime incident, the 90.1-meter Lürssen superyacht Ice collided with the 31.1-meter Numarine yacht A.Mey in Yalıkavak, Turkey, on August 30, 2024. The accident occurred close to the coast, where A.Mey was anchored at the time.
Dramatic footage of the collision reveals Ice’s bow striking A.Mey with significant force, causing the smaller yacht to pivot sharply. Preliminary observations indicate severe damage to the aft section of A.Mey. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Boaters on the scene suggests Ice may have been unable to reduce its speed due to a potential blockage in the throttle lever. The vessel's close proximity to the shore might have further limited its maneuverability options, making it challenging to navigate safely. Notably, the tender garage door on Ice was open during the collision, which is unusual for a moving vessel in motion.
Ice, launched by German shipyard Lürssen in 2005 and designed by Tim Heywood, won Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2006 World Superyacht Awards.
On the other hand, A.Mey is a part of Numarine's 102 RPH series and was delivered in 2007, with exterior design by Tommaso Spadolini.
Photo: www.vesselfinder.com
