The Hamilton Island luxury yacht fire in late October is still being dealt with by insurance companies.
A stunning Sunseeker 82 motor yacht known as Time Out caught alight on the morning of October 24 this year, before emergency services attended the scene at Hamilton Island Marina which lasted approximately 10 to 12 hours before sinking.
The fire onboard caused the yacht to sink to the seabed which indicates its intensity, as well as the severity of damage the fire incurred to the hull.
Marina staff were integral in efficiently and effectively working with firefighters to contain the flames, with crew from the yacht having provided critical first response.
In days after Time Out’s eventual total submergence, the vessel’s owners were approved with an insurance claim sum in excess of $1,500,000.
A Loss Adjustor and Marine Surveyor, Michael Lieberman, from Nautilus Marine Insurance has been attending the marina to manage the post-incident site and minimise any environmental impact.
Within such a pristine environment this was of immediate concern to the insurance team who had immediately organised professional divers to secure any potential for pollution damage.
Assisted by a range of photos provided by the yacht mechanic, the diver operation was “very successful with the required lines being blocked and the fuel contained.”
The site is still being monitored with additional resources being utilised as soon as required.
“As a professional I have attended many salvages and none of them are ever the same, Mr Lieberman said.
“Being a large vessel resting on the seabed the issues with this salvage are manifold and, like all incidents in marine locations, must be carried out with an abundance of caution and consideration for the environment and local community.”
A vessel named Time Out caught fire in late October
The emergency event at Hamilton Island Marina saw insurance claims awarded of $1.5 million
