Luxury Yacht of Serbian Businessman Ivan Bošnjak Catches Fire in Herceg Novi Marina
The incident raises concerns over maritime safety and environmental protection measures.
A fire broke out around 6 PM local time at the Portonovi marina in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, engulfing a luxury yacht identified as 'Ramonda', owned by Serbian businessman Ivan Bošnjak.
Bošnjak is known as a prominent figure associated with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and a co-owner of the company 'Milenijum Tim'.
At the time of the fire, there were two crew members and a captain aboard the vessel.
Zlatko Ćirović, the commander of the Herceg Novi Fire and Rescue Service, reported that upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found the 30-meter yacht already in a state of substantial fire, particularly in the interior where flammable materials were present.
Despite immediate efforts to combat the blaze with multiple fire trucks and about 20 firefighters on the scene, the fire proved to be difficult to contain due to the intense heat and flames.
Firefighters initially attempted to enter the yacht to localize the fire but quickly withdrew as the conditions were deemed too hazardous.
Efforts were made to protect nearby vessels by relocating them away from 'Ramonda'.
The yacht was reportedly carrying approximately 8,000 liters of fuel, prompting emergency measures to prevent potential environmental damage should the fuel leak into the sea.
Containment barriers were deployed as a precaution.
According to Ćirović, the yacht was insured, and the local authorities were aware of the potential risks involved, stating that further attention is needed on the protective measures in place within the marina.
He indicated the incident could underscore the vulnerabilities in maritime fire safety, particularly with the expected increase in cruise arrivals.
The 'Ramonda', a fiberglass motor yacht of the 'Magellano 30M' type manufactured by Italian shipyard Azimut-Benetti, is registered under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
This yacht has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 passengers.
Sources have reported that it has been moored in various locations, including a marina in Croatia in previous years.
As of the latest updates, firefighters were still engaged in efforts to manage the situation, though it was indicated that they had given up on extinguishing the fire directly due to the scale and nature of the incident.
Bošnjak is known as a prominent figure associated with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and a co-owner of the company 'Milenijum Tim'.
At the time of the fire, there were two crew members and a captain aboard the vessel.
Zlatko Ćirović, the commander of the Herceg Novi Fire and Rescue Service, reported that upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found the 30-meter yacht already in a state of substantial fire, particularly in the interior where flammable materials were present.
Despite immediate efforts to combat the blaze with multiple fire trucks and about 20 firefighters on the scene, the fire proved to be difficult to contain due to the intense heat and flames.
Firefighters initially attempted to enter the yacht to localize the fire but quickly withdrew as the conditions were deemed too hazardous.
Efforts were made to protect nearby vessels by relocating them away from 'Ramonda'.
The yacht was reportedly carrying approximately 8,000 liters of fuel, prompting emergency measures to prevent potential environmental damage should the fuel leak into the sea.
Containment barriers were deployed as a precaution.
According to Ćirović, the yacht was insured, and the local authorities were aware of the potential risks involved, stating that further attention is needed on the protective measures in place within the marina.
He indicated the incident could underscore the vulnerabilities in maritime fire safety, particularly with the expected increase in cruise arrivals.
The 'Ramonda', a fiberglass motor yacht of the 'Magellano 30M' type manufactured by Italian shipyard Azimut-Benetti, is registered under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
This yacht has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 passengers.
Sources have reported that it has been moored in various locations, including a marina in Croatia in previous years.
As of the latest updates, firefighters were still engaged in efforts to manage the situation, though it was indicated that they had given up on extinguishing the fire directly due to the scale and nature of the incident.
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