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The 76-meter research yacht Petrel dislodged from the dry dock at the Imperial Docks area of Leith, Edinburgh. The 3,000-tonne vessel, now owned by the US Navy, is leaning at a 45-degree angle. The incident happened because of strong wind on Wednesday morning. Information about the incident began to arrive around 9 am. According to the BBC, thirty-five people have been injured, 23 people have been treated in hospital. <iframe width=560 height=315 src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/UEOWOif48Ec title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share allowfullscreen></iframe>Leith councillor Adam McVey said on Twitter: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks- a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds. Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area”.<blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks- a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.<br>Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured &amp; hope everyone recovers quickly.<br>Please avoid area. <a href=https://t.co/aREtG80Gq1>pic.twitter.com/aREtG80Gq1</a></p>&mdash; Cllr Adam McVey (@adamrmcvey) <a href=https://twitter.com/adamrmcvey/status/1638488569177075716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8></script>Petrel was formerly owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died in 2018. Credits: @adamrmcvey; The Telegraph/YouTube

Ocean Independence has announced the sale of the 68-meter Soaring. The yacht was sold by Peter Hürzeler and Daniel Küpfer in an in-house deal. The 68-meter yacht attended the Dubai International Show 2023. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2020 she was designed inside and out by Focus Yacht Design.She can accommodate 12 guests across six cabins. A master suite with a private terrace and a library located on the upper deck. Guests' staterooms are decorated according to a distinct theme, allowing owners to distribute staterooms according to their guests' preferences. On the lower deck Soaring has the wood-paneled beach club with a spa and wellness area complete with sauna, hammam and a well-equipped fitness room. The hot tub with a bar is located on the sundeck. In terms of performance, the twin MTU engines give her a top speed of 16 knots and allow her to cruise at 14 knots. Soaring’s last known asking price was EUR88,000,000.Abeking & Rasmussen was founded in October 1907. The German based shipyard is looking back to 114 years of ship and yacht building. A&R is now able to launch yachts of up to 125 meters length.Credits: Ocean Independence

Pearl Yachts will showcase the Pearl 62 and Pearl 95 at the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show with Atlantic Yacht and Ship Co, official Pearl dealer for the East coast. These two models represent the shipyard’s boutique approach, with alluring design by the exclusive duo of Bill Dixon for the exteriors and Kelly Hoppen CBE for the interiors.Pearl 95“Palm Beach ranks high among our favorite events, and we look forward to welcoming old friends and new ones, together with our partners at Atlantic Yacht & Ship Co,” says Iain Smallridge, Pearl Yachts Managing Director. Pearl 62The 18.6m Pearl 62 offers accommodation for eight guests across four cabins, including a full beam owner’s suite with a private entrance, plus the owner’s choice of a crew cabin or jet ski garage. Pearl 62Other highlights include an aft galley open to the cockpit, a vast flybridge, a foredeck lounge, and the benefits of Volvo IPS pod drive propulsion, including joystick control.Pearl 95The flagship Pearl 95 boasts a full beam owner’s cabin on the main deck, as well as an expansive beach club with fold-down buttresses. She has won the title of “Best Layout” at the World Yachts Trophies, and “Best Interior Design – Power Yachts” and “Best Main Saloon” at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards.Pearl 95Pearl Yachts was founded in 1998 and is now one of the UK’s most prominent shipyards. Every Pearl is designed and built to exceptionally high standards using quality materials and experienced craftsmen. Pearl’s fleet consists of the Pearl 62, the new Pearl 72, the Pearl 80 and the Pearl 95. All Pearl Yachts are covered by a five-year warranty program.Credits: Pearl Yachts

Turkish yacht builder VisionF Yachts has appointed Ali Tanir as General Manager. Founded just four years ago, the Istanbul-based shipyard specializes in producing composite and aluminum motor catamarans and is now poised to capitalize on Tanir's vast experience. Ali Tanir has almost 20 years of experience in the yachting sector. From 2012 to 2023, he held various executive positions at Numarine starting as Communication and Brand Manager, and then moving into the role of Sales and Marketing Manager and Head of International Sales.Ali TanirPrior to joining Numarine, Ali Tanir worked for a number of companies and institutions on the market, namely Istanbul Offshore Club, Vicem Yachts, Yuka Yacht and the UIM Class 1 Powerboating series."We strive to establish ourselves in the elite of the yachting world, and the new move will help us achieve this," said Coskun Bayraktar, Founder and Owner of VisionF Yachts. "I believe Ali Tanir is the perfect executive for the role of our new General Manager and with him leading the way we will be able to realize the most daring plans."VisionF Yachts in Turkey was set up by Coşkun Bayraktar in Istanbul in 2019, but despite the shipyard’s relative youth it is a brand that is going places in the power catamaran world. In November 2020, VisionF Yachts debuted its first vessel, the VisionF 80. Credits: VisionF Yachts

The first hull of the 37-meter AB120 Beach launched by Italian builder AB Yachts in Viareggio yard. The biggest model of the shipyard’s fleet, she has an innovative multifunctional area at the stern with retractable terraces which extend the lounge areas a few centimeters above sea level. She has an easily-managed space for tenders and numerous water toys. Her notable features also included an extensive use of glass, especially in the main saloon, an open-air cinema, which is located on the sundeck and a convertible gym room. The interior can be fully customized, but in this hull the owners have the furniture by Flexform. AB120 can accommodate ten guests in four spacious staterooms on the lower deck and a crew of five. Thanks to a draft of 1.35 meters the yacht can easily cruise at the Caribbean and Bahamas. The yacht has an impressive top speed of 45 knots and cruise at 40 knots. Italian shipyard AB Yachts was founded in 1992. In 2001, AB Yachts was acquired by the Fipa Group. Today Next Yacht Group is the owner of the historic Maiora, AB Yachts, and CBI Navi brands. AB Yachts range consists of semi-displacement yachts from 17.70 to 42 meters.Credits: AB Yachts