ship aground

just saw the ship on the rocks ove r by Karacter's.Any know story?

saw on another post on facebook. It is the D Party Boat. broke from it's moorings over night....and smashed into the rocks.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?....1135796310108607&type=3&theater

Scroll down a few posts to see pictures.
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It's on the PTZ Island Cam.

It's not by Karakter, It's at the other end, past Beachside Villas and El Zafiro.

yes. Exactly!

Looking at that webcam live, I worry it's going to break apart and sink right there... The waves are really pounding it..

Ouch

Island cam.
https://www.sxmislandcam.com/
Wreck is just a few yards to the right of out friends home.

Carol can you give the the webcam link?

Just did in my prior post but here it is again.
https://www.sxmislandcam.com/

Posted by m island friend on his Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/randy.attin/videos/10163176302775495/?__tn__=%2CdC-R-R&eid=ARCyFIOhnemYSS586Ra5EvJjn_jkL_iV-suOSnlcYMqewnzjF1jEEp1xjxNShwXSKnrBTcOyEB-gJwpN&hc_ref=ARRVELMWRuuxs9CleQFGPZ8XcmE-SO81OnAq2ePVEaGNHd7ebzMCzUYq77wgFrTpTJ8&fref=nf

The link is not working.

I just highlighted it and clicked open and it went right to the Video for me.

Private group or you have to be a friend to see it?


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The link didn't work for me.

And it is because it is not a public post, it is a private group or you have to be a friend of the person to see it. SXMScubaman does not understand that, again.

The island cam link is not the one in question.

It's not a private group but a friend of ours and a Facebook friend of ours. I do understand private group restraints on Facebook since you questioned me. Sorry if it doesn't work for you as it is a very good close up video.

Different view on the webcam now, although if you know where to look, you can see it's there..

And only friends of your friend can view it unless they change the settings to "Public".

Right. Got it.

It's visible from SBR (with help) and it's not a small ship. Presently lengthwise on the rocks being battered by decent waves. Attempt (2nd) to remove was scheduled for 5pm Monday (Daily Herald) but I bet that was postponed because of strong winds. Thunder and heavy rain for the last our this am which hopefully could be the end of the front...hopefully.

There is also a yacht aground in Nettle Bay...shallow water preventing removal for now

If the rain stops we are going to walk Simpson Bay Beach and I'll try to get a pic....but it's not near the beach at all...seems to be at least halfway to the southern end of rocks

Pic taken from SBR condo miles away so quality is a bit lacking but you get the idea....(also not too confident on my pic attachment skills)

Thanks, good shot. Looks like it needs some attention soon. My understanding is there are no motors on the boat so any movement will have to be by way of towing.

boucharda--great shot and no problem with the picture attachment! It really is easy.

It is up against the cliffs there at Beacon Hill, not on the beach. Hopefully they will be able to tow it away soon.

According to the DH story, the owner says there is no damage to the vessel and they expect to be able to tow it away today.

I missed that reported Tuesday potential attempt BUT as you see in the Herald pic from Monday the ship was pointing at the rocks and today it is sideways against the rocks with surf breaking over the deck...should be interesting AND the weather is no better, actually worse, than on Monday

Ok, regarding the weather for today. Guess they were wrong that it was supposed to be better today. Yesterday afternoon, the ship was sideways, yes. Hope they are able to get it off.

D-Boat Facebook

Still there...today seems a bit calmer so more potential for removal

Anyone have an update on this? Is the ship still there on the rocks?

Yup...looks comfy hanging out

No clue why no effort to remove today..beautiful weather and minimal winds

$$$??

Maybe has to be seen by an insurance adjuster before removal. Could be anyone of many reasons.

Insurance, sadly, I doubt it.

Never know. They could have some.

Hopefully the responsible owner has enough money to get it pull away or the Gov does it ASAP. Otherwise next high seas it could end up in Beachside Villas living room. Did anyone else not think that boat was a accident waiting to happen??

I never thought that. What makes you think that?

Did you ever see it up close? No motor for one thing.

When it was parked at Dinghy Dock it looked like a huge hazzard! I would NEVER step foot on that thing.

I agree with beachkitten, it’s like putting lip stick on a pig! I’ve actually spoke to the owners several times. I was always left with the feeling of zero experience or responsibility, just blowing thru money. At the time they told me that the lease on that tub was $16,000 a month, and was hoping to get several cruise contracts. We knew well ahead of time that it’s final destination was going to be out in Simpson Bay. Good luck to them and everyone else involved, hope the remove it safely! I also hope that the REAL owners come and retrieve their property!

You got it!

I watched them working on it, loading it and hauling trash off one day back in March. It was a real $hit show to say the least.

If the other poster is correct with the $16,000/month lease figure, GOOD LUCK with that!

Still there.....a tugboat is nearby so this may be the day

I hope so. There is supposed to be more rough weather I think this weekend.

Midgard Max tug from the cruise ship port is there but the cam isn't zoomed in enough to see if they are tugging yet.

I presume you're referring to SXM Island Cam??

If that's a tug there, it's too far away to be actually hooked up to the boat, one would think? Maybe if they do get hooked up to tow it, they will zoom in.

Yes the island cam. You may be right on too far away. It looked like the water was stirred up near the tug, but it may have just been rough water. They need to zoom in, as inquiring minds want to know! LOL

Yes, if anyone sees it zoomed in, please post here! Thanks!

The tug just left with no D Boat.

Crap. Wonder what that means?

You don't just tie on a rope and start to pull. It could very well be holed and the rocks the only think keeping it afloat. Even if it's not an immediate sinking risk, pulling it off the rocks without careful examination and planning could rip the bottom out of her. With that much boat bashing against rocks, there is bound to be some serious damage.

Well, that's certainly true, but I would have thought that they would have had a scuba diver inspect the damage first, especially since the ship has now been there since Monday? Presumably there would have already been an examination of the hull done before they even sent the tug there. My feeling is that perhaps they are waiting to get a second tug to help pull it, or a bigger one?

edit--UNLESS that boat was in fact not a tug but a dive boat? Can anyone confirm that it in fact was a tug boat?

If you look at the marine traffic under the island cam, and find the Midgard Max, click on it, and it states being a tug and shows a picture of it. It is now back at the Cruise port tied up. yes, i doubt they would have just sent a tug over just to inspect, but who knows?

SXMbeacher--oh, sorry, yes you said that. As I said, bad weather coming back in this weekend. They need to get it out of there today..

Its nearly impossible to see on island cam as it is an extremely wide angle shot usually. It was zoomed in afew days ago to show the ship

NP Carol, and yes, today would have been a great opportunity to fetch that bad boy. I'm hoping it doesn't become another one of those neglected wrecks.

With bad weather expected this weekend, or at least, high seas, it is worrisome...

As mentioned above it is still there. There was a tug a distance away from the boat this AM with a zodiac right against D Boat. Seas are reasonably calm with minimal wave activity. I would try to get another pic but it would not be different from pic #1....but with less wave activity

Anyone on the upper floors of both SBR B buildings or F building can see it easily

If I was a business owner or lived on Simpson Bay I would be freaking out about this.

Can you imagine if it ended up on the beach or pushed into another building during high seas? Less likely now since were out of hurricane season it literally could take a building down And then it sits in front of your house or business for months until somebody figures out what to do , not to mention the environmental hazard. I am all for entrepreneurship but the government has to start really thinking about how such things will or could affect others long term.

I’m sure many remember at least a few ships over the years ended up on the beach on Simpson Bay and left for a long time. High seas are forecasted this weekend so let’s hope we don’t see a repeat. Way to close for those at that end of Simpson Bay!

Supposedly the SXM Nature Foundation has taken a look at it and made a facebook post on Jan. 13 pertaining to it.

Scroll to see the discussion.

NATURE FOUNDATION SXM

I was just there (watching it from the overlook in Beacon Hill). It has no engines so no fuel or oil. I do hope they can move it away into the lagoon TODAY because very rough swells start tomorrow. The D-Boat is not "stuck" solid; it is actually rocking a bit so I expect would be in more danger when seas get rougher tomorrow. But the question is can it be moved off t he rocks without endangering the hull. People are aboard NOW (4 or 5 anyway) I expect trying to determine that. Not an enviable situation at all.

I really hope they are able to get it moved today.

No activity...gonna spend another night