According to local videos and press releases, a boat loaded with more than 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel released a spectacular amount of smoke as it caught fire in a Spanish port on Friday.
Inbag handcrafted scenes of orange and black flames in the smooth blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea of Valencia in front of three regiment firefighters. Fire extinguished 12 hours later. Initial reports identified the ship as a Pesa and said it was French flagged, although it did not identify its owner.
News reports The fire was caused by a defective battery that ignited the luxury boat’s fiberglass hull, citing unnamed fire department sources. Miraculously, however, they insisted the ship’s large fuel tanks were found intact and said they planned to salvage the diesel even though the ship’s stern had sunk. Port authorities reported no pollution and no damage to nearby berths in the northern marina, where the Pesa dock was based, despite urgent installation of a pollution barrier in the water.
Yacht Charter Locations The three year old Italian built Pesa can accommodate up to eight passengers and three crew members. One website lists yacht charter advertising opportunities ranging from €70,000 to approximately $76,135 per week.
“Pesa’s impressive recreational and leisure capabilities—quality paddle boards, sea pops and jet skis, towable toys, and snorkel, wagon, and water-ski equipment—make her an excellent sailboat. Active holidays with family and friends,” the website says. “Its luxurious interior is designed to reflect the refined tastes of its owners.”
The operators of the site did not immediately respond to a request for comment.