Collision between two million-dollar yachts: "Bridge of the 'Venus' was unattended"

After the Collision between the 105 metre long "Lady Moura" and the 78.2 metre long "Venus" commissioned by Steve Jobs a representative of the "Lady Moura" owner has issued a statement. According to the statement, the "Lady Moura" was anchored in the Bay of Naples on 22 July when the Apple founder's ship arrived at the anchorage and misjudged the length of the chain. A sudden storm with strong winds ultimately led to the collision.

Official statement after the collision

In the statement, according to the medium BOAT International It says: "'Lady Moura' anchored in the Bay of Naples at a depth of 40 metres with seven shackles of chain, which is the minimum for safe anchoring in the given conditions. A few hours later, 'Venus' arrived at the anchorage and appeared to have misjudged the length of chain that 'Lady Moura' had in the water." It continues: "A violent storm with winds of 50 to 55 knots from an unexpected direction - contrary to the prevailing forecasts - led to the collision. Despite numerous efforts by the crew of 'Lady Moura' to alert the crew of 'Venus' by hooting and shouting over the radio, it appears that the bridge of 'Venus' was unattended. No ship was drifting at anchor."

"Lady Moura" crew gave warning signals

The crew of the "Lady Moura" gave numerous warning signals, but the crew of the "Venus" appears not to have recognised them. Ricardo Salinas, owner of the "Lady Moura", published footage of the incident and expressed his incomprehension that the "Venus" crew was unable to prevent the collision. In a Spanish commentary, he said: "I would like to know what the captain and crew were doing that they didn't see a yacht the size of mine in front of them."

Damage caused should be minimal

Despite the differences of opinion, the statement emphasises that the damage caused was minimal. Both yachts, the "Lady Moura" and the "Venus", could continue to be used privately after the incident.