A 33.8m superyacht named Eagle Wings III caught fire while berthed at the ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove on the morning of June 7. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported no injuries following the blaze, which left the vessel partially submerged by mid-afternoon.
Emergency Response and Current Status
The SCDF was alerted to the fire at approximately 8.10am. Land-based firefighting units arrived at the scene within seven minutes to deploy a water jet from a nearby pontoon. As the yacht began to drift away from its original position during the operation, the SCDF deployed a marine vessel to provide additional support. At the height of the response, firefighters utilized two water jets from the pontoon and one water monitor from the SCDF marine vessel to combat the flames.
By 2pm, approximately six hours after smoke was first detected, the vessel remained partially submerged. Debris and charred remains from the fire were observed floating in the black seawater within the cove. The ONE°15 Marina Club management confirmed that their on-site emergency response team was activated immediately after smoke was detected at 8am.
Historical Context and Safety Implications
This incident recalls a previous fire at the same marina in 2018, which resulted in 15 people being hospitalized. That event involved injuries to two women and an infant, with one woman reportedly in serious condition and the infant suffering facial injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Were there any casualties in the June 7 fire?
No, the SCDF confirmed there were no reported injuries during the incident.
What was the extent of the damage to the yacht?
The vessel was left partially submerged. Images taken around 2pm showed most of the yacht underwater, with debris and charred remnants floating on the surface.
How did the SCDF fight the fire?
The SCDF used land-based resources to deploy a water jet from a pontoon. They later utilized a marine vessel to deploy a water monitor after the yacht drifted.
How might the partial submersion of the vessel impact future maritime safety protocols at the marina?
