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Are fire extinguishers mandatory on (leisure) yachts in Germany and Austria? What happens if the yacht catches fire and it turns out that the fire extinguishers on board have been "expired" (not maintained) for several years? Can the insurance company refuse payment in this case? Many leisure skippers wonder whether a fire extinguisher must be on board their yacht/boat. Generally,...
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Only recently did we report on boat fires in Croatian ports and marinas. Now there has been another fire drama, this time six fishing boats in Omišalj on Krk caught fire. Normally, many visitors to Croatia know the municipality of Omišalj, with its population of 3,000, because of Rijeka International Airport. However, it is also popular as a holiday destination,...
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On two occasions in recent days, vessels have caught fire on the Croatian coast. A stroke of luck in misfortune: both times, the committed and rapid intervention of marina staff and the fire department prevented major damage. Fire alarm at Marina Punat, not far from the SeaHelp operations center: yesterday, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at around 11:00 a.m., a fire...
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Acceptus is the name of a luxury motor yacht that was built in 2011 and refitted in 2023, or rather: was the name, because the 34-metre-long superyacht, a Ferretti flybridge from the Italian Custom Line shipyard, burnt out in Makarska on the night of 29 June this year. She was an eye-catcher in every harbour where she moored and in...
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Fire in Medulin consumes 15 boats, reports istra24.hr. Police reported at around 4 a.m. that a fire had broken out in the town harbor of Medulin; an hour later, several explosions were reportedly heard. Medulin (Medolino in Italian) is an idyllic village in Croatia. The well-known seaside resort is located on the southern tip of Istria. The town has a...
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In many regions of Europe, it is currently exceptionally hot and dry. At the same time, the risk of forest fires is increasing in these areas; many fires have already broken out. Often, firefighting aircraft are the only "fire departments" that can extinguish fires over impassable terrain - from the air. How do firefighting planes (fireboats) work, and what do...
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In many regions of Europe, it is currently exceptionally hot and dry. At the same time, the risk of forest fires is increasing in these areas; many fires have already broken out. How do I behave if I am surprised by a forest fire during a hike? SeaHelp informs. No matter in which regions in Europe you are currently on...
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It's a nightmare for every yacht owner: a fire on board is one of the most dangerous accidents that can happen at sea, because fires on ships often spread quickly. Compared to land, firefighting is more difficult: there are no escape routes, and there are often still people on board. Quick action is required, and the yacht should be equipped...
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A nuisance for all tourists, not only water sports enthusiasts in the Istrian town of Medulin: For five days now, the wrecks of several burnt-out boats have been bobbing in the shallow water along the promenade of the town harbor. Plastic parts float in the water, it smells of burnt plastic and oil leaks unsecured. Apparently, no one feels responsible...
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