On Wednesday night, the 36.6-metre Benetti superyacht Andiamo caught fire at the Island Gardens Marina off Watson Island, Miami. The superyacht reportedly owned by the world-famous singer Marc Anthony, eventually capsized in water with heavy flames and smoke seen on her upper decks.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Miami Fire Rescue received an emergency call at 7:30 p.m. 40 firefighters were sent to the scene, also deploying rescue boats. The brigade managed to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading on the vessels nearby.
7News sources are telling us the 120-boat currently on fire while docked at Watson Island is owned by recording artist Marc Anthony. No injuries. @wsvn #NightTeam pic.twitter.com/5lct4KuESw
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) 19 декабря 2019 г.
Marc Anthony's spokeswoman Blanca Lassalle told CNN the singer was not present on-board when the yacht went ablaze. 7 News Miami reports, two crew members were aboard the yacht when the fire started. Luckily, they were evacuated safely with no injuries reported.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
The cause of the incident remains under investigation. In order to decrease potential negative environmental impacts, the firefighters used an oil-absorbent to soak up oil on the surface of the water.
More video from Watson Isl.
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) 19 декабря 2019 г.
where the 120-foot yacht said to be owned by Marc Anthony is on fire, looking like a total loss at the Island Gardens Marina. No injuries reported as of late Wednesday night. 45+ firefighters battling flames and smoke from boats and the dock. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/MGC00vYDzO
Andiamo was built by Italian yard Benetti in 2006. She features exteriors by Stefano Righini and interior design by Francesco Zuretti. With interior volume of 299GT, she can accommodate 10 guests across 5 cabins. Andiamo is powered by MTU engines of 1500 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.
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In 2016, the yacht was sold at an asking price of $6.3 million. After exterior and interior refit and hull repainting, she entered the market again in 2017. In December 2017, Andiamo was sold asking $6.9 million.