The Sinking of My Yacht: A Challenging Journey to Recovery

⚓️Freezing temperatures led to a burst pipe, causing the sinkage of my 30-year-old Italian yacht.

🔍The marina staff acted swiftly to prevent further sinking and contain any potential environmental hazards.

💰Insurance disagreements presented challenges in covering the costs of recovery and restoration.

🤿A professional diving team was hired to assess the damage and float the boat, while ensuring safety protocols were followed.

🔩The next steps involve identifying the cause of sinking, addressing the issue, and preventing future incidents.

What caused the sinking of your yacht?

—The sinking was caused by a burst pipe, possibly due to freezing temperatures.

How did the marina staff assist in the recovery process?

—The marina staff acted swiftly to stabilize the boat and prevent it from sinking further, securing it and containing any potential environmental hazards.

What challenges did you face with insurance?

—Despite having insurance coverage, disagreements arose regarding the extent of coverage and the associated costs of recovery and restoration.

Why did you hire a professional diving team?

—A professional diving team was necessary to assess the damage, float the boat, and ensure the safety of the process.

What are the next steps in the recovery process?

—The next steps involve identifying the cause of sinking, addressing the issue, and implementing preventive measures to avoid future incidents.

00:00Introduction: Facing a challenging situation as my 30-year-old Italian yacht sank due to freezing temperatures and a burst pipe.

01:46Arriving at the marina to witness the sunken boat and the efforts of the marina staff and rescue teams to stabilize the situation.

03:36Insurance challenges and disagreements regarding coverage and costs prolong the recovery process.

06:59The involvement of a professional diving team to assess the damage, float the boat, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

08:29Recognizing the need to determine the cause of sinking and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents.