Superyacht Ramonda destroyed by fire in Montenegro
Ramonda was gutted by fire. Image courtesy of prlainovic_m_13_
The 29.63-metre Azimut motor yacht Ramonda has been destroyed by fire while anchored in the Portonovi resort marina in Montenegro.
According to a statement on Portonovi Marina, the devastating fire broke out at approximately 18:00 on 27 March. Smoke was detected by dockmasters, who actioned emergency protocols.
The vessel’s crew was alerted, and the Portonovi Safety and Security Department informed the Herceg Novi Firefighter Unit and Police, who responded to the emergency.
Herceg Novi Police managed crowd control and supported the operation, while the firefighting units worked to extinguish the fire. However, according to reports, the fire could not be contained on site.
By 19:50, Ramonda was removed from the marina under tow, and emergency responders continued managing the fire in an uninhabited area.
Thankfully, no additional boats sustained damage. No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Herceg Novi Police and other local authorities.
Environmental protection measures were implemented immediately to prevent any potential ecological impact. The vessel was surrounded with oil booms, and dispenser cloths and specialised chemicals were used to neutralize any possible spills.
Portonovi Marina says it is fully cooperating with the investigation and will await the findings before issuing further statements.
Image courtesy of Milan Prlainovic (@prlainovic_m_13_)
