Spit Bridge Marina yacht fire destroys three vessels
Table of Contents
- Major early-morning blaze at Mosman marina contained after two-hour response
- What happened
- Response and containment
- Environmental and salvage concerns
- Quick facts
- Key takeaways
- FAQs
Major early-morning blaze at Mosman marina contained after two-hour response
Spit Bridge Marina yacht fire broke out just before 3.30am in the marina west of the Spitbridge in Mosman, destroying three luxury yachts that subsequently sank. Firefighters arrived to heavy fire activity and quickly increased the response, preventing the blaze from spreading through the densely moored boats.
What happened
Emergency services received multiple triple-zero calls reporting a yacht on fire at about 3.30am. Initial crews encountered intense flames on one vessel, and the fire spread rapidly to at least two neighbouring craft before crews were able to halt further spread.
Three yachts were eventually lost and sank on the marina floor. Four people at the scene were assessed by ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation; none required transport to hospital.
Response and containment
Fire Rescue New South Wales led the operation, sending roughly 40 firefighters on 12 fire trucks to the marina. It took about two hours to extinguish the blaze.
Authorities used containment booms to control oils and fuel on the water and worked with the New South Wales Ports Authority fire tug to protect neighbouring vessels. The tug was credited with helping to prevent the fire spreading from the bows of the burning boats into other nearby craft.
The fire took hold rapidly and spread to an adjoining yacht and to a third one as well.
Environmental and salvage concerns
With three boats now on the bottom, the site poses immediate environmental risks from fuels, oils and debris. Fire crews have deployed booms and begun hazardous materials management to limit pollution in the marina.
Salvage and investigation work will be more complicated because the vessels have sunk. Authorities say investigation will still occur, followed by specialist salvage operations to recover wreckage and manage contaminants.
Quick facts
- Time: Just before 3.30am.
- Location: Marina just west of the Spitbridge, Mosman.
- Response: About 40 firefighters from 12 trucks; NSW Ports Authority fire tug assisted.
- Outcome: Three yachts sunk; fire extinguished after around two hours.
- Casualties: Four people assessed for smoke inhalation, none hospitalised.
Key takeaways
- Rapid escalation of fire on moored yachts can endanger many vessels in tight marinas; quick multi-unit responses are critical.
- Containment booms and specialist marine firefighting assets (like fire tugs) play a central role in limiting spread and pollution.
- Sinking vessels increase the complexity of both environmental management and subsequent investigations.
FAQs
How many vessels were destroyed in the fire?
Three yachts were destroyed and sank at the marina during the early-morning blaze.
Were there any injuries?
Four people in the area were assessed for smoke inhalation by ambulance paramedics; none were transported to hospital.
How long did firefighting efforts take?
Firefighters worked for about two hours to fully extinguish the blaze.
What environmental steps are being taken?
Containment booms have been deployed to limit oils and fuels from the sunken boats, and hazardous materials teams are managing debris and contaminants while salvage plans are prepared.
Who led the emergency response?
Fire Rescue New South Wales led the firefighting response, supported by the New South Wales Ports Authority fire tug and ambulance paramedics.
The information in this article has been adapted from mainstream news sources and video reports published on official channels. Watch the full video here Major yacht fire destroys three vessels at Spit Bridge Marina | 7NEWS
