A luxury superyacht caught fire at Sentosa Cove on Sunday morning (7 June), sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and drawing the attention of nearby residents and visitors.
The incident took place at ONE°15 Marina, one of Singapore’s most exclusive waterfront destinations. Videos and photographs circulating online showed flames engulfing parts of the vessel while dark smoke rose high above the marina.
The yacht involved was reportedly the Eagle Wings III, a 112-foot luxury superyacht commonly used for private charters, corporate functions and special events.
Thick Smoke Visible From Distance
Eyewitnesses shared images on social media showing the vessel burning while berthed at the marina. The plume of smoke could reportedly be seen from various locations around Sentosa and the southern coastline.
Several marina users gathered at a safe distance to observe the incident as emergency responders attended to the scene.
Photos captured during the fire showed flames concentrated around the upper sections of the yacht while smoke continued pouring from the vessel.
At the time of publication, there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Luxury Yacht Popular For Private Events
According to publicly available information, Eagle Wings III is capable of hosting up to 50 guests and is frequently chartered for private celebrations, corporate gatherings and luxury cruises around Singapore waters.
The vessel is considered one of the larger superyachts operating in Singapore’s charter market.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established, and investigations are expected to be conducted once the situation is fully brought under control.
Authorities have not released details regarding the extent of the damage suffered by the yacht.
Investigations Expected
The incident has generated significant attention online, with many Singaporeans expressing concern over the dramatic scenes unfolding at one of the country’s most prestigious marinas.
Emergency services were seen responding to the incident as efforts continued to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby vessels.
As investigations continue, authorities are expected to determine the source of the fire and assess the overall damage caused by the incident.
More updates are likely to be released as official information becomes available.
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