A superyacht called ‘007’ has actually suffered a significant sinking in Greece.
It does not, in the beginning look, seem a scene from a brand-new James Bond movie, however rather an unfortunate coincidence.
The 150 feet vessel ran aground off the island of Kythnos on Friday night.
According to regional reports, 5 individuals onboard were saved by Coast Guard and carried to security.
The high-end private yacht, which has a helipad, was seen lying semi-submerged on its side about 50 feet from Kolona Beach.
Anti- contamination barriers have actually been put in location in case of fuel leak.
A regional boat owner stated: ‘They state that the captain had some depth issue and he struck the bottom.
‘In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore, in less than ten metres depth, and that’ s how the ship got to that position. No individuals were injured.
‘The coastguard was immediately aware and sent help in the night. Next morning they put an antipollution perimeter. It appears there was no diesel leakage or damage to the scenery.’
Local authorities in Greece will now perform an initial examination.
The 007 was provided in 2006 by Bodrum- based shipyard Aegean Yacht.
It has 5 cabins, consisting of a master suite, and can sleep 10 individuals. The owner is not understood.
According to Superyacht News.com, the Coastguard stated the vessel was ‘half-submerged’ by the time rescuers showed up on the scene.
A representative stated: ‘The guests, all in health, were moved to an assistance boat and after that required to the port ofMerihas
.
‘The port of Kythnos is conducting a preliminary investigation, and no pollution of the marine environment has been observed since the incident.’
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