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• Sale Date: 2024-06-04
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• Sale Date: 2024-05-28
• Location: Houston, Texas

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• Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

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• Location: Charles City, Virginia

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Best ways of finding yacht salvage boats for sale, ideal theft recovery boats for sale.

Salvage boats for sale are a welcome choice for anyone who does not mind paying repairs to get the boat back to its normal condition. There are times when things do not go as planned and boats are damaged, but it is still possible to salvage them. Yacht Salvage is often sold at very low prices because at most times, the owners are simply trying to get rid of them.

Insurance companies and owners usually give hurricane damaged boats for sale and theft recovery boats for sale at Salvage boat auction in the coastal areas after major storms or other natural disasters take place. A good example of such an occurrence is hurricane Dorian that hit the Bahamas. This is an event that had a great impact on the properties that had been set up in the area and this included boats and houses. The sales skyrocket after the hurricane as the residents counted their losses.

Ideal wrecked boats for sale

Most people who choose to buy salvage boats for sale usually take them to people with skills to do the repairs. In some cases, the people who make the purchases already have the resources and the skills that are needed to make the boat as good as new if not better.

There are abundantly used theft recovery boats for sale across the nation that may be willing to pay bottom-dollar for an old boat if they think it might hold potential for a refit and then resale. If you can pull your boat to them on its own trailer you stand a fair chance of getting a buck or two for that old rig – after all, if you can bring it to them, that means the trailer’s roadworthy and that alone has some value.

Deciding on the best yacht salvage boats for sale

The first thing to do after you find hurricane salvage boats for sale is to find out the kind of condition that the boat was in before the disaster hit. When you have an idea about the kind of condition, the boat was in before the loss occurred. It is very important. You need to think of it as a boat that does not have any damage. This helps you determine whether it was maintained well and whether there were any other damages that existed.

You need to ask all the necessary questions before buying salvage yachts for sale, theft recovery boats for sale, or any other old boat. You need to pick a boat that can be fixed without necessarily working on the entire boat. This makes it possible to know the pre-loss value of the boat and therefore you may place realistic offers or bid.

Considering damage

After successfully determining the pre-loss condition of the Yacht Salvage, you now have to consider the extent of the damage caused by the event that took place. This helps you evaluate the damages and establish what will be needed for the repairs. When you are considering the damage, you should overestimate it.

Types of damage that you can find on salvage boats for sale

You need to understand the damages that could possibly occur to a boat during the disaster. There are different types and they include:

In the case of Submersion, hurricane damaged  boats for sale have the most damage. Submersion damages the entire boat. Electronics equipment may be likely to tumble down by the water, but there is a possibility of saving the  boat engine  if it is taken care of instantly. This time it may be too late to prevent any actual damage and there are chances of hidden damage.

Dock rash happens when the boat rubs against other flutters, pilings, and the docks. Fixing can be done in some cases, but you may have to do some work to access some areas.  You will need some skills repairing this kind of wrecked boats for sale .

Wind damage

Repairable boats could also be wind damaged and this can be noted on the sails and canvas that could be shredded. Structural damage can also be caused by wind. The mast could also fall and cause damage to the deck and the top of the cabin. When there is wind rain, then more damage could occur inside the boat.

Salvage damage

Another thing you could notice when you buy salvage boats for sale. This happens as the container is being recovered. This is because the process could involve considerable stress and strains of drawing the boat from the water and into a vehicle for transport

This is also common and causes damage to the gear and fittings underwater. You may have to check the propeller shafts, rudders, keels, and props. You need to carefully inspect the insides of the boat and ensure you look at the steering system as well.

It is possible for hurricane salvage boats for sale to have one or more of the above damages. This is why a buyer needs to get as much information as possible about the boat that they are buying. You can look for an expert opinion before boat purchase .

Damage on salvage boats/wrecked boats for sale

Buying a boat with known damage is usually forthright, but the buyer needs to be prepared for unknown damage which may reveal itself during the course of repair. I suggest finding a reputable boatyard to affect the repairs. Documentation that the repair was done professionally should settle any prospective buyer’s concerns down the road when it is time to resell. I also suggest having a contingency budget for those unknowns as part of your overall approach. Buying a storm-damaged boat will take some risk, effort, and investment, but can result in keeping a good boat.

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The Worlds Largest Marine Liquidation Company

National Liquidators and National Yacht Sales have handled over 40,000 cases since 1988. Our inventories include bank repossessions, foreclosures, government-seized vessels and a vast inventory of brokerage boats. We maintain an experienced staff at our facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Newport Beach, California; Cleveland, Ohio; and Annapolis, Maryland.

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2014 Ocean Alexander 78 Motor Yacht – Stk# 40258

2014 sunseeker 68 predator – stk#40079, 1991 donzi 65′ convertible – stk#39992, recently listed, 1978 hatteras 37 convertible – stk# 40499, 2006 island pilot 395 – stk#40481, 2019 clearwater 2508 center console – stk#40466, 1989 tiara 3100 open – stk#40340, submit an offer.

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Offers are accumulated weekly through each Monday at 4:00 PM ET. In the event a particular Monday is a Federal Holiday, the deadline is extended an additional 24 hours. The high offer on a particular vessel is submitted to the Seller for consideration the following business day. The Seller, at its sole option, may accept or reject with or without a counter offer. Responses typically occur within 48 hours, no response constitutes a rejection of theoffer.

Upon notification of acceptance of an offer (either verbal or electronic), successful Bidder has 1 business day to deposit into National Liquidators escrow account, the greater of 10% of Gross Offer or $1,000.

Upon notification of acceptance of an offer (either verbal or electronic), successful Bidder has 5 business days to complete any and all conditions listed above in the “Conditions Of Offer”. In any case, any remaining amounts due must be deposited into National Liquidators escrow account, within 5 business days after notification of acceptance of an offer (either verbal or electronic). Successful Bidder’s failure to fund the total offer price within 5 business days after notice of acceptance will result in forfeiture of any deposits. In these instances, the vessel will be placed back into the auction cycle.

After funding the total offer price, Successful Bidder must remove the purchased vessel from National’s storage facility within two business days or make storage arrangements with National. Storage charges will accrue on ALL purchased vessels until each is removed from National’s storage facility. Standard storage rates apply; refer to http://www.yachtauctions.com/services for currentrates.

All vessels are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to condition or fitness for a particular purpose.

NOTICE REGARDING TITLING OR US COAST GUARD DOCUMENTATION

National Liquidators makes no guarantees, representations or warranties as to title or the ability to document or register the vessel. National Liquidators are acting as a broker only and issues as to title, documentation and registration are between the Buyer and the Seller, owner or lien holder. The required $399.00 administrative fee covers National’s efforts to obtain titling and documentation information from the Seller; it does not include transfer of title or documentation to Buyer. National Liquidators can process transfer of title or documentation to Buyer an additional fee. Buyers that are interested in this service can contact National’s title department for details, including charges. Ohio Law requires National to transfer title (not USCG documentation) directly to Ohio residents only, a $150 fee is charged for this service.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SALES TAX

Purchasers must pay sales tax at the applicable rate in their respective states. Dealers that wish to be treated as tax-exempt are required to provide a state sale tax number, valid marine dealer’s certificate, sign a Resale Certificate or Statement for Exemption of Purchase, and any other required documentation.

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All payments required herein must be in certified funds or bank check drawn on a US bank, wire transfer or cash. Personal checks or credit cards are not acceptable.

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2018 CHAPARRAL OTHER

• Odometer 0 mi
• Damage SALT WATER
• Title Type FL VESSEL
• Sale Date 05/28/2024
• Location CLEWISTON , FL

1996 WELLCRAFT OTHER

• Damage ELECTRICAL
• Location TAMPA , FL

2002 LARSON OTHER

2006 KAWASAKI OTHER

• Odometer 1 mi
• Damage FRONT END
• Title Type FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
• Location CLEARWATER , FL

2019 GODFREY SUNDECK 20'10"

• Damage none
• Title Type PA SALVAGE TRAILER INCLUDED W/CLEAR PA TITLE
• Location PITTSTON , PA

2020 ALWELD JOHN BOAT

• Damage FRONT & REAR
• Title Type GA BILL OF SALE BILL OF SALE
• Location MACON , GA

2000 SEA RAY OTHER

• Title Type FL VESSEL HULL DAMAGE

2021 KEY WEST KEY WEST

• Damage STORM DAMAGE
• Start Code Run & Drive
• Title Type FL CLEAR

2020 SEADOO SEADOO

• Damage UNDERCARRIAGE

1987 GRADY WHITE OTHER

• Damage REAR
• Title Type NY CLEAR FLOOD
• Location MEDFORD , NY

1989 BAYLINER OTHER

• Damage FRESH WATER
• Title Type NY MV-907A
• Location SCHENECTADY , NY

1987 THUNDERCRAFT OTHER

• Damage FLOOD
• Title Type NY CLEAR

2019 SEADOO SEADOO

• Damage ALL OVER
• Title Type MI WATERCRAFT
• Location FLINT , MI

1996 NITRO OTHER

• Damage TOTAL BURN
• Location JACKSONVILLE , FL

1997 ASTRO BASS BOAT

• Title Type TN BILL OF SALE
• Location CHATTANOOGA , TN

2018 SKEETER OTHER

• Title Type AR CLEAR
• Location SIMPSONVILLE , SC

1988 BAYLINER 3450 AVANTI SUNBRIDGE

• Title Type NY BILL OF SALE

2022 SEA RAY OTHER

2019 GODFREY HURRICANE

2020 SEA FOX OTHER

1970 O DAY OTHER

• Title Type PA SALVAGE TRVIN - TN8218PA, DOC# 23617040701PR, SOLD W/BOAT
• Location EAST TAUNTON , MA

2010 GODFREY OTHER

• Location NORTH FORT MYERS , FL

1986 SEA RAY OTHER

• Title Type NY GARAGEMANS LIEN AFFIRMATION

2000 POWERQUEST OTHER

• Damage LEFT SIDE

1987 MONTEGO 3257DC

• Title Type IN CLEAR
• Location SOUTH BEND , IN

1988 TIARA YACHT OTHER

• Title Type FL VESSEL FLOOD

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Why ccss, llc..

Why buy salvage from CCSS, LLC? A boat is a fiberglass shell fitted with components that can be bought out of a supply house catalog. Refitting a quality piece of salvage with new components is viable and often times cost effective, leaving you with a product superior to the same asset that was undamaged.

It is as easy as 1,2,3. Browse our inventory hassle free! Found something you like?

Find it? Now do your homework. Do not rely on anyone’s opinion unless you hired them to inspect the asset. Your opinion, based on your own research, will provide the most accurate information. Perhaps the following websites may be of assistance? Click Here .

Did your homework? Log in . Bid on it. We at CCSS, LLC believe in the simple approach of sealed bids. Make your best and highest offer through the confidence of our online sealed bid process. This is not eBay.

Wait for the Bid Deadline and the final outcome. You will be notified if you won or lost the bid via email.

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I wanted to take a few minutes to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the quality of service I have received over the years. I have been doing business with Cooper Capital Specialty Salvage, LLC since 2000 and have purchased well over 60 different items from them. I have bought everything from jet skis to yachts to diesel engines. Through my relationship with Cooper Capital Specialty Salvage, LLC, I was able to purchase my dreamboat that would have otherwise been out of my reach. Thank you for the all around great service. I am a loyal Cooper Capital Specialty Salvage, LLC customer and will remain so in the future.

I have been dealing with Cooper Capital for almost 15 years. Every transaction I have had with them has been handled professionally and proceeded without difficulty. My latest purchase was a 74’ Spencer Sport fisherman located in Puerto Rico. We had the boat temporarily patched and shipped to Philadelphia, PA. We then towed her to our repair yard using our 91’ Burger, which I purchased from Cooper back in 2003!

• John Patnovic
• Chestertown, MD

I run a small boat repair and sales facility in Bristol, RI and have purchased several boats from Cooper Capital Specialty Salvage, LLC for reconditioning. I have always found Cooper to be a terrific source for the types of watercraft that I can market in my area.

• Dave Parker, Parker Marine
• Bristol, RI

I am a boat repairer in Sweden and I have tried to work with several of the salvage companies in the United States and have found CCSS, LLC to be the most friendly, straightforward, and honest, of the group. I have bought several boats from them and will continue to do so in the future.

• Jonny Lagg, Lagg's Marine
• Boxholm, Sweden

I never had the opportunity to thank you for what you do. You got one excellent operation with a wonderful staff that makes you and your Company stand out in the industry......Keep it up......you guys are some of the good things that come out of a natural disaster......

I own a boat and heavy equipment repair facility in the Seattle area and I have worked with CCSS,LLC for the past five years. Our company has bought and provided services for CCSS, LLC and have always considered them to be in a league of their own. We work with insurance companies and vendors every day, but rarely find a company with as much integrity as Cooper Capital.

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Buying a yacht in Russia

Would you like to buy a dream yacht? Will it be a motor or sailing ship? A luxury ocean yacht for sailing long distances or a small model adapted for fishing? The catalog of our company contains a large number of proposals for the sale of yachts in Russia and other countries. We also offer our services in the purchase of yachts in various technical conditions. Thanks to a wide selection of offers, both beginners in yachting and experienced professionals can take advantage of our services - an impressive assortment of vessels successfully combines with a wide range of prices.

You can choose a suitable vessel and buy a yacht in Russia using the capabilities of our company - experienced brokers are employed in 2yachts, ready to confidently and safely guide you through the process of buying or selling a vessel.

Before putting each offer to public access, we carefully check the legal cleanliness of the vessel and study the history of its operation. The managers of the company engaged in this market for a long time and possessing practical knowledge on the operation of yachts in different regions can help you with its purchase and sale.

You can choose a yacht for purchase in Russia , and we will draw up a formal contract, ensure the legal purity of the transaction and consultations on any aspects of owning a ship. At the same time, the confidentiality of your personal information is guaranteed.

If you are looking for a sailing yacht with high driving performance or a motor yacht with excellent controllability, then contacted us at. 2yachts company is a service for selecting the best trading offers from popular world yacht manufacturers. With us you can pick up a yacht that is a combination of unsurpassed quality, functional and efficient equipment and innovative solutions - a vessel that brings maximum pleasure from boat trips.

You can buy a yacht in Sochi or in St. Petersburg in order to be able to get an unforgettable experience of being on the water alone, with a group of friends or surrounded by family members. A walk on a sea yacht is an ideal way to get away from the bustle of the city with its eternal traffic jams and unplanned phone calls to enjoy beaches with azure waters, as well as romantic views and picturesque sunsets. Sea yachts are designed for long-distance travel and have great power, they are also distinguished by good maneuverability and dynamism. We will help you realize your dream, if you feel a craving for adventure and newness - we will choose a yacht with the best value for money.

Factors Affecting Cost

Buying a yacht in Russia is a rather time-consuming and lengthy process that requires the participation of professional yacht brokers. Depending on the condition of the vessel, the year of manufacture, the quality of its equipment, class and size, the acquisition cost can vary greatly. There are several indicators on which the cost of buying a yacht will depend :

• Manufacturer, or shipyard - the most famous manufacturers with expensive products are concentrated mainly in European countries, and the most budget yachts are assembled in shipyards of the countries of Asia and the Middle East;
• Equipment - sometimes the internal filling is made to order, and in some cases it is standard equipment with less power, comfort, speed, etc. In this regard, the cost of ships even from one manufacturer can vary greatly;
• Ship design;
• The age of the yacht.

Also, sailing yachts for sale in Russia cost the buyer less than similar motor lengths, but yachts with a history do not always cost less than recently launched ones. Often, the previous owners are engaged in the modernization of the vessel, installing expensive additional equipment on it or customizing the yacht - in this case, the price for it increases significantly. And sailing yachts often participate in regattas, where they can take prizes and eventually acquire a name - this also leads to a rise in the cost of the vessel.

Note that the cost of a yacht in Russia will be significantly different depending on the length of the vessel. You can always check the final cost of the vessel with a yacht broker, and since this market is very lively, the price can change even during the time during which you pick up a yacht.

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Trending topics, updated: russia says damaged cruiser moskva sank under tow headed to black sea homeport.

This story has been updated to include a report from Russian state media Moskva has sunk.

Russian Navy’s Black Sea flagship RTS Moskva  (121) has sunk while being towed toward Sevastopol, Crimea, after sustaining major damage in a fire Wednesday, Russian state media said on Thursday.

“During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the port of destination, the ship lost its stability due to damage to the hull received during the fire from the detonation of ammunition. In the conditions of stormy seas, the ship sank,” the Russian ministry of defense told the TASS newswire .

Earlier on Thursday, a senior defense official could not confirm what caused the fire on the cruiser. Moskva was about 60-65 nautical miles south of Odesa when the fire started, the official told reporters.

Ukrainian officials claimed that Neptune shore-based anti-ship guided missiles hit Moskva  which had been operating from the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Sevastopol.

“It very well could have been from an external source like like a missile,” the defense official said. “That that range is not out of range for a Neptune. Sixty miles is well within the Neptune’s effective range. But it also could have been something else. So again, … we’re just being careful here.”

Moskva  had been battling the fire aboard as recently as this afternoon, the defense official said, adding that the fire was extensive. The defense official could not say at the time how much damage Moskva  sustained from the fire.

“We just don’t know what the extent of the damage is,” the defense official said. “It does appear as if this is a significant fire that they’re battling. But what’s underneath that fire and how much hole damage there is, we just don’t know.”

Moskva ‘s main missile batteries were not damaged in the fire, according to TASS.

Other Russian Black Sea ships have moved south in light of the damage to  Moskva , the defense official said.

Neptunes, first fielded in 2021, are based on the Soviet AS-20 ‘Kayak’anti-ship missile which is similar to the U.S.-built Harpoon missile.

The Russian Navy’s Black Sea flagship has suffered major damage and the crew has abandoned the ship, state media said late Wednesday in reports following Ukrainian claims of hitting the ship with a missile strike.

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the mishap on Moskva , a ship in the country’s Black Sea Fleet, according to state-run outlet TASS.

Moskva the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet was severely damaged and the crew abandoned ship, the Russian Defense Ministry told TASS on Wednesday.

A fire broke out on the ship, causing ammunition to detonate, according to TASS. State media did not elaborate on the cause of the fire.

“It has been confirmed that the missile cruiser  Moskva  today went exactly where it was sent by our border guards on Snake Island!” Odesa governor Maksym Marchenko said in a Telegram message on Tuesday . “Neptune missiles guarding the Black Sea caused very serious damage to the Russian ship.”

Moskva  was commissioned into the Soviet Navy in 1982 and is one of three Slava-class guided-missile cruisers.

The three 11,500-ton Slavas were designed around launchers that can hold 16 SS-N-12 Sandbox anti-ship cruise missiles – each about the size of a telephone pole. Developed in the 1970s, the Slavas and the Sandboxes were designed to take on U.S. and NATO aircraft carriers by overwhelming them with a barrage of high-speed cruise missiles to sink ships.

The two other Slavas are RTS  Marshal Ustinov (055) and RFS  Varyag (011) have been operating in the Mediterranian.

Moskva is not the first Russian warship to be damaged in the nearly 50-day invasion of Ukraine. A landing ship sank off the port of Ukrainian city Berdiansk after being attacked by Ukrainian forces, USNI News previously reported .

The ship’s fire ultimately damaged a merchant ship at port in Berdiansk, causing damage.

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Senior Partner and Senior Sales Broker Peter Brown talks to Burgess News about IJE, one of nine new additions to our sales fleet .

Watch the ije video below and take the virtual tour at the bottom..

Describe IJE

The owner has a dream build team, one that has built several yachts. Each is a remarkable achievement and IJE, it's safe to say, tops them all. She is a tour de force and the longest Benetti ever built.

The briefest glance will tell you that the beautifully balanced exterior lines bear the distinctive signature of sought-after star studio RWD. The owner's team worked very closely with them to perfect the look of decks seeming to float one above the other.

Inside she has wonderfully informal beach-house style, airy, welcoming and restful, which is perfect for a family yacht. Another stamp of excellence is expert naval architecture by PierLuigi Ausonio.

Most appealing features?

In the main saloon the full-height glass walls can slide back to open the space up. The difference that makes is hard to explain but it completely changes the environment.

Sound becomes softer and you can hear the sea, the air and light change to make it a shaded outside space. The entire experience is so much more restful. It's a break-through piece of design.

The main deck aft has a good-sized pool, open-air dining, a bar, several different lounge areas including a TV lounge - everything families need to spend the day together. 

There's a fully equipped lower deck gym with one of the largest sea terraces I've seen on a yacht of this size, and opposite is the tender and toy garage, which is packed with the latest kit.

She has two 12m (40ft) tenders on the foredeck to take extended families ashore together. That longer length means they're faster, more comfortable, carry more people and equipment and have better range.

There are eleven cabins for 22 guests, including a private owner's deck with walkaround sidedecks and a bedroom suite with direct access to the foredeck helipad.

An elevator connects lower to bridge decks and there is corridor access from the lower deck lobby to the beach club so that all generations of the family can enjoy step-free time together.

There's a dedicated cinema, a very private nightclub complete with fully equipped bar, lighting and sound systems and DJ station, and a bridge deck games room with access to the aft deck's firepit lounge.

The main deck has a beauty treatment room and hair salon and a massage room equipped to double as a hospital. She has everything any family could want or need for extended cruising.

Need to know?

Right from the start, she was intended to be a world-cruising family yacht, one that could take the owner and their family cruising in any part of the world, places where the weather is not always reliable. To keep everyone on board comfortable, underway or at anchor, she has two sets of Naiad stabilisers.

In more and more locations anchoring is not allowed to protect reefs and seabeds so she has been fitted with a Rolls-Royce dynamic positioning system to hold position without having to anchor. 

Operating in the Mediterranean, yachts are generally well catered for and there are plenty of diversions ashore. When you get off the beaten track, which IJE was designed and built to be able to do, the infrastructure can become indifferent, distances greater, comfort and entertainment on board more important.

IJE delivers the same seven-star experience anywhere in the world. She has always been professionally maintained and was designed to facilitate regular maintenance - another benefit of built-in experience. She is a remarkable achievement and her next owner will be the first to appreciate that.

If you missed her at the recent Monaco Yacht Show and would like to find out more or arrange an inspection, do please contact a Burgess broker . We will be very happy to assist.

To find out more about Burgess’ yachts for sale and yachts for charter , please contact a Burgess broker . Alternatively, get in touch with one of our offices directly: London , Monaco , New York , Miami , Singapore or all other locations .

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Luxury 80ft sports yacht sinks off Florida coast triggering coast guard rescue

The US Coast Guard rescued two people this weekend after their luxury sports yacht sank off the Florida coast.

The operator of the Atlantis, an 80-foot yacht. alerted the US Coast Guard on Saturday morning that the boat had struck an object and was taking on water.

The yacht was three miles off the coast of the picturesque city of St Augustine, Florida when the call came in.

Pictures showed the stern of the vessel sinking beneath the waves before it finally tipped into a vertical position and sank further.

St John’s County Fire Department rescued both people on board, according to the US Coast Guard.

An alert was subsequently issued for nearby mariners about the partially submerged yacht, which was still in the water as of late Saturday.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to St. John’s County Fire and Rescue for their invaluable assistance during this case,” Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana, from the US Coast Guard, said in a statement.

“With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it’s imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel.”

“This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises,” he continued.

Sports yachts of a similar size to Atlantis are typically worth upwards of $1m, according to International Yacht Sales .

The Independent has contacted the US Coast Guard for comment.

Earlier this year, a pod of orcas managed to sink a sailing yacht near the Strait of Gibraltar. However, that vessel was much smaller, measuring roughly 50ft.

The March incident was the latest in a string of orca-related yacht sinkings in the region. Marine experts at the time said they believe a subpopulation of about 15 orcas known as “Gladis” is carrying out these attacks.

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2 rescued after million-dollar, 80-foot luxury sport yacht sinks off Florida coast

T wo people were rescued moments before a million-dollar luxury 80-foot sport yacht sank off the coast of Florida Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

According to the Coast Guard, the incident was reported just after 11:35 a.m. Saturday about 3 miles off St. Augustine Beach.

The operator of the massive vessel, the Atlantis, said their sport yacht struck an object in the water and was sinking, officials said.

According to NBC6 affiliate WFLA , who originally reported the story, Coast Guard Station Mayport sent a boat crew to assist.

The Coast Guard also teamed up with St. John’s County Fire and Rescue, which soon arrived and rescued both people from the yacht with no injuries reported.

According to WFLA, the Atlantis appears to be a 1999 or early 2000s model of the Sunseeker Predator 80.

Atlantis has two Caterpillar diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 44 kn or 50 mph, according to data from Boat International.

After Saturday’s incident, a hazard to navigation was broadcast to alert mariners of the yacht, which could damage to other vessels on the water, the Coast Guard said.

The owner of the Atlantis will now have to arrange for a salvage of the vessel, the Coast Guard said.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

Efforts underway to remove a dinner cruise yacht ran aground off Maui coast

Efforts to defuel a luxury tour yacht that ran aground in shallow waters off Lahaina, Hawaii , last week are underway. 

The Maui Princess, a 100-foot passenger vessel widely popular for its sunset dinner cruises around Maui, broke free from its mooring farther offshore on Thursday after “a part reportedly failed,” according to a news release by the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). The ship drifted closer to shore and ended up stuck on “a shallow shelf of sand and rubble.”

The incident did not cause any injuries. 

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Maui Princess owner David Jung hired Willoughby Consulting and Adjusting to lead the defueling effort. The company started removing the ship’s 2,500 gallons of fuel, batteries, hazardous materials and other items on Monday afternoon. 

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The release said the process is expected to take several days and involve up to 10 helicopter trips to remove the majority of the fuel. 

“This is pretty calm compared to the stuff I’ve done in the past,” David Willoughby from Willoughby Consulting and Adjusting said in a transcription from Monday.

Jung did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment but told local media outlet KITV 4 Island News on Friday that the grounding was an accident. 

Since the Maui wildfires destroyed Lahaina Harbor last August, the boat has paused all commercial operations and struggled to find a location to be permanently docked. 

The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources is “providing expertise and guidance for the removal operation to minimize any additional impacts to important hard substrate and living corals in the area.” Aquatic biologists have been unable to assess possible damage to marine life due to high surf along the West Maui coastline.

After the defueling, a salvage contractor will move the boat into deeper water during high tide. 

Last February, a different private luxury yacht ran aground off the northern coast of Maui. The vessel leaked fuel into the ocean and damaged coral and live rocks.  

Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .