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WATCH: Billionaire’s $90 Million Yacht Crashes Into Dock

By Jason Hall

March 1, 2021

A super yacht owned by Capri Sun juice tycoon Hans Peter Wild crashed into a dock at in Simpson Bay, St. Marten last week.

The 235-foot vessel experienced a computer malfunction before crashing into a wooden jetty and concrete dock, causing significant damage last Wednesday (February 24), Daily Mail reports.

It was unclear whether Wild, 79, was on board at the time of the crash. The juice tycoon is valued at $3.3 billion, according to Forbes .

Footage of the crash showed the turquoise super yacht GO -- which includes a helipad, gym steam room, swimming pool and its own onboard hospital -- slowly travel through the dock, which includes one clip of an onlooker repeatedly saying "oh my God" as the crash happens.

In a separate clip, a witness is heard saying: "It's hitting concrete now. What's going on?"

It has not yet been determined how much it will cost to repair the super yacht or the dock, but a manager for the yacht club expects the process to last several months, Daily Mail reports.

The yacht's captain was attempting to leave the Simpson Bay Lagoon when the crash took place at 10:15 a.m. on February 24. St. Maarten Yacht Club was been closed in response to the incident.

No injuries were reported during the crash.

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Footage has emerged of a 235ft superyacht crashing into a luxury Caribbean yacht club’s pier, causing visible damage to both the yacht and the dock.

Onlookers were shocked last week (February 24) when a 235ft (77m) superyacht collided with the dock of Sint Maarten Yacht Club in the Caribbean.

Video footage of the incident shows the extent of the damage – while the pier took the brunt of it, the superyacht’s steel hull didn’t come off unscathed.

Computer malfunction was to blame for the sickening superyacht crash, according to local publication The Daily Herald , which adds that no-one was injured as a result.

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The incident took place at around 1015 local time and the newspaper added that an insurer had already been to assess the extent of the damage by the end of the day.

If you think you’re having a bad day at work, spare a thought for the captain and crew who had to explain this situation to their yacht’s owner.

Launched by Turkish yard Turquoise Yachts in 2018, Go features a helipad, gym, jacuzzi, beach club, sauna and hospital as well as a master suite and eight guest cabins styled by London-based studio H2 Yacht Design.

She is run by a crew of up to 18 and her twin 2,575hp Caterpillar 3516C engines give her an estimated top speed of 17 knots.

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$118 million superyacht crashes into Caribbean pier after computer malfunction

A single malfunction has caused a 72 metre superyacht worth almost $120 million to smash into a Caribbean yacht club pier.

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This is the shocking moment a 72 metre superyacht smashes into a luxury Caribbean yacht club’s pier after a “computer malfunction”.

The superyacht, worth $118 million, was caught on video slowly crashing into the dock, in Simpson Bay, Saint Maarten last week.

Superyacht Go, which is fitted with a helipad, a steam room, a swimming pool and its own hospital, ploughed into the wooden pier, breaking apart the wooden jetty and a concrete wall.

In one video, an onlooker can be heard saying “oh my God” repeatedly as the vessel crashed into the pier.

The captain of Go was attempting to leave the Simpson Bay Lagoon at Ile de Sol Marina at 10.15am on Wednesday when the crash happened.

It is believed that the cause of the crash had to do with a “computer malfunction” and when the superyacht was being towed out of the marina, a huge gouge was spotted on the side of the vessel.

It is not yet known how much it will cost to repair the dock or the superyacht but a manager for the yacht club told the Mail Online that it could take months.

St Maarten Yacht Club’s dock has been closed until further notice.

A notice posted on its website on Wednesday read: “As most of you will have heard by now, this morning an accident occurred with a mega yacht.

“They lost control over the vessel and hit the dock of the St Maarten Yacht Club.

“Nobody was injured and the damage is solely structural, however, it is very significant.

“We are currently assessing the extent of the damage to make a plan to rebuild.”

St Maarten Yacht Club General Manager Michele Korteweg told the Daily Herald: “If the piles supporting the structure are still solid and stable, it should be easier to rebuild.

“If that’s not the case we will have to replace the piles which could take months.

“But in the meantime, we will come up with a temporary solution in order to be operational as quick as possible, at least at the minimum to connect the wooden accessway to the concrete dock.”

Other witnesses told the Mail Online that the superyacht had become entangled with the propeller of an old sailboat at sea when it was about to dock.

This isn’t the first time a massive yacht crashed into a pier in St Maarten.

In December 2019, a superyacht, owned by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, accidentally ripped a Caribbean dock apart after its captain last control.

Tourists enjoying the view were filmed running away from the edge of Simpson Bay Bridge, St Maarten when the swerving vessel began to speed up.

It is believed fierce weather conditions including gale-force winds pushed the yacht to the side, eventually pushing it into the control booth.

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77m Go crashes into dock in St. Maarten

Reports suggest the yacht lost its steering as it was leaving its berth in simpson bay….

Videos have emerged of the 77m motoryacht Go crashing into a dock in Simpson Bay, St Maarten at a slow speed.

Local reporting has attributed the incident to a computer malfunction on board, which allegedly caused the yacht to lose its steering as it was attempting to exit the Simpson Bay Lagoon from its berth at the Yacht Club Isle de Sol marina on Wednesday morning.

The yacht then collided with the wooden dock at St. Maarten Yacht Club. Nobody was on the dock at the time and no injuries have been reported.

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Video: Turquoise superyacht Go collides with Sint Maarten dock

The 77 metre superyacht Go has been filmed colliding with the wooden dock of the Sint Maarten yacht club in the Caribbean.

Onlookers filmed the flagship of Turkish yard Turquoise Yachts crash into the dock as it was leaving Simpson Bay Lagoon from its berth in Ile de Sol Marina.

The collision, which took place at around 10.15am on Wednesday morning, was caused by a computer malfunction on board, according to local newspaper The Daily Herald .

The Daily Herald reported that the yacht collided with the wooden docks twice before returning to its berth. No injuries were reported.

Sint Maarten Yacht Club general manager Michele Korteweg told The Daily Herald : “We’ve been removing all the debris and out insurance person has already been here to assess the damage.”

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Moment 235ft superyacht worth £65m owned by Capri Sun billionaire crashes into dock in St Maarten after computer malfunction

• The 235ft-long superyacht GO smashed into a dock in St Maarten Wednesday
• Footage showed the moment it ploughed into a wooden pier at 10.15am
• It is thought a computer malfunction was to blame for the collision
• The yacht is owned by billionaire Capri Sun juice boss Hans Peter Wild, 79 

By Emer Scully For Mailonline

Published: 11:04 EDT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 12:15 EDT, 26 February 2021

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This is the moment a £65million superyacht smashed into a luxury Caribbean yacht club's pier, causing 'very significant' damage, after suffering a computer malfunction.

The 235ft-long turquoise-hulled vessel is owned by Capri Sun juice tycoon Hans Peter Wild, 79 - who is valued at £2billion, according to Forbes, but it is not yet clear whether he was on board at the time.

Footage shows the superyacht GO - which has a helipad, gym, steam room, swimming pool and its own hospital onboard - plough into a wooden jetty and concrete dock wall in Simpson Bay, St Maarten, on Wednesday. 

In one video, an onlooker can be heard saying 'oh my God' over and over again. In another clip, a witness said: 'It's hitting concrete now. What's going on?' 

It is not yet known how much it could cost to repair the vessel or the dock, but a manager for the yacht club suggested repairs could take months. 

Footage showed the superyacht GO - which has a helipad, gym, steam room, swimming pool and its own hospital onboard - plough into a jetty and concrete dock wall in Simpson Bay, St Maarten, on Wednesday

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The yacht's captain was trying to leave the Simpson Bay Lagoon from its berth at Ile de Sol Marina at 10.15am on Wednesday when the crash happened.  

Sint Maarten Yacht Club's dock has been closed until further notice while the extent of the damage is assessed. 

Yacht is owned by Capri Sun juice tycoon Hans Peter Wild, 79 - who is worth £2billion

A notice posted on its website on Wednesday read: 'As most of you will have heard by now, this morning an accident occurred with a mega yacht. They lost control over the vessel and hit the dock of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club.

'Nobody was injured and the damage is solely structural, however it is very significant. We are currently assessing the extend of the damage to make a plan to rebuild.'

It is not known if Mr Wild was onboard at the time of the crash but photographs show a large gouge in the side of the yacht, which had to be towed back to its berth at the marina.

It crashed into the dock twice after the computer malfunction, with the second time causing the most damage and leaving planks of wood strewn across what remained of the structure. 

It is not known if Mr Wild was onboard at the time of the crash but photographs show a large gouge in the side of the yacht, which had to be towed back to its berth at the marina

It crashed into the dock twice after a computer malfunction, with the second time causing the most damage and leaving planks of wood strewn across what remained of the structure

Pictured before the crash. Built by Turquoise Yachts for Swiss businessman Mr Wild, the superyacht GO has a total guest capacity of 18 people and made its first run in March 2018

Sint Maarten Yacht Club General Manager Michele Korteweg told the Daily Herald : 'If the piles supporting the structure are still solid and stable, it should be easier to rebuild. 

'If that’s not the case we will have to replace the piles which could take months. But in the meantime, we will come up with a temporary solution in order to be operational as quick as possible, at least at the minimum to connect the wooden accessway to the concrete dock.'

Witnesses claimed the superyacht was entangled in the propeller of an old sailboat at sea when it was about to dock. Its rudder was locked and it hit the pier, they said.

Built by Turquoise Yachts for Swiss businessman Mr Wild, the superyacht GO has a total capacity of 18 guests and 19 crew and made its first run in March 2018. 

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Just painful to watch – Following a computer malfunction a billionaire’s $100 million mega yacht crashes into the St Maarten dock and destroys the yacht club

No one likes a crash, not even millionaires who can afford them. And when stunning superyachts crash, watching such beauties break is truly heartbreaking. In the past too we reported a $75 million luxury yacht built for Roman Abramovich smashed into a Caribbean dock and another $24 million luxury yacht weighing 160 tons plowed into smaller boats docked at a port . In the latest news, a 235ft-long superyacht GO from Turquoise Yachts, a custom creation estimated at some $90.5 million smashed into a luxury Caribbean yacht club’s pier, causing ‘very significant’ damage, after suffering a computer malfunction. The costly collision took place at the wooden dock of the Sint Maarten yacht club in the Caribbean. The stunning turquoise-hulled vessel is owned by Capri Sun juice tycoon Hans Peter Wild, 79. The vessel that tore through the wooden dock and a concrete wall flaunts a helipad, gym, steam room, swimming pool, and its own hospital onboard. Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s dock has been closed until further notice while the extent of the damage is assessed. A note posted by them read: ‘As most of you will have heard by now, this morning an accident occurred with a mega yacht. They lost control over the vessel and hit the dock of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. Nobody was injured and the damage is solely structural, however, it is very significant. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage to make a plan to rebuild.’

A video has been recorded which shows the vessel crashing into the concrete boundary and an onlooker can be heard saying ‘Oh my God’ over and over again. Not only will repairing the superyacht be an ordeal even the work on repairing the docks could take months.

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