New Owner’s Nightmare Begins at Paradise Island
The brand-new 49.3-meter (162-foot) Amels superyacht Vibrance found trouble almost immediately after changing hands. Fresh from a high-profile brokerage sale involving Edmiston, Cecil Wright & Partners, and Fraser, the luxury motor yacht was barely two hours into ownership when it scraped a bridge pillar in Nassau’s Paradise Island.
Bridge Bump Causes Costly Damage
Video footage reveals the yacht’s port bow scraping the Paradise Island Bridge near Hurricane Hole Marina. The freshly painted metallic hull suffered visible damage instantly, turning what should have been a smooth handover into an expensive headache.
What Went Wrong?
- No injuries were reported, and the yacht was safely berthed afterwards.
- Speculation points to a sudden loss of power or control amid tricky currents and tight quarters.
- The exact cause remains a mystery, but the accident highlights risks even for recently refitted vessels.
Despite recent refits in 2019 and 2024, Vibrance proved vulnerable to unexpected challenges – a costly lesson for any yacht owner.
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