MY Typhoon is no more

[Hamish]

I got a call from Lee at Tony Backhurst to give me the bad news that my trip aboard the Typhoon on this Sunday comming was cancelled due to a fire which has completley destroyed the boat.:eek:

see here http://www.scubatravel.com/blog/typhoon-destroyed/1569/

Luckily for me the group have all been transfered to the MY Hurricane :D

regards

Hamish

[Maria CM]

I got a call from Lee at Tony Backhurst to give me the bad news that my trip aboard the Typhoon on this Sunday comming was cancelled due to a fire which has completley destroyed the boat.:eek:

see here http://www.scubatravel.com/blog/typhoon-destroyed/1569/

Luckily for me the group have all been transfered to the MY Hurricane :D

regards

Hamish

Oh no! I really enjoyed Typhoon. It was a great boat. Lots of happy memories. What is going on though? there seem to be more boats burning than there are witches in Salem!

best wishes,

Maria

[Eddie Clamp]

Oh no! I really enjoyed Typhoon. It was a great boat. Lots of happy memories. What is going on though? there seem to be more boats burning than there are witches in Salem!
best wishes,
Maria

Really sad news. :(

AFAIK both Royal Emperor and Typhoon caught fire during their winter refits. So no risk to us punters it seems.

Maria - I have nothing to say about the witches of Salem and you. :D :eek: :rolleyes: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[John Bantin]

A few other well-known boats caught fire too.

[Eddie Clamp]

A few other well-known boats caught fire too.

On the same day?? :eek: :confused:

[Hamish]

Here is a more descriptive story.

http://www.divemagazine.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=5464

very sad.

[Fiona]

So not Cyclone as suggested yesterday on YD, not that it makes a diference to Tornado Marine, they seem to be having some bad luck with fires. Still new boats are always nice :)

[Maria CM]

Maria - I have nothing to say about the witches of Salem and you. :D :eek: :rolleyes: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Darn cheek! If you weren't a diving grandad I'd have to curse you:p ;) :)

best wishes,

Maria

[tony J]

Really sad news. :(

AFAIK both Royal Emperor and Typhoon caught fire during their winter refits. So no risk to us punters it seems.


I was thinking what the best time to torch a boat for insurance fraud would be ? when no customers are around and all the expensive kit has been taken off ? (and by no way do I suggest that is the case here !)

but if it was not for insurance fraud I bet we wouldn't have half as many wrecks to dive ?

Tony

[Eddie Clamp]

I was thinking what the best time to torch a boat for insurance fraud would be ? when no customers are around and all the expensive kit has been taken off ? (and by no way do I suggest that is the case here !)

but if it was not for insurance fraud I bet we wouldn't have half as many wrecks to dive ?

Tony

Hi Tony

Liveaboard Legend - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd34AroG7uo

Fishing vessel "Lolita" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCADtC6qKsg

and my old pub: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/8484914.stm

Its a hard life! :rolleyes:

[Eddie Clamp]

I got a call from Lee at Tony Backhurst to give me the bad news that my trip aboard the Typhoon on this Sunday comming was cancelled due to a fire which has completley destroyed the boat.:eek:
see here http://www.scubatravel.com/blog/typhoon-destroyed/1569/
Luckily for me the group have all been transfered to the MY Hurricane :D
regards
Hamish

Yasser Gouda, the owner of MY Juliet, one of my favourrite liveaboards, tells me MY Juliet was lucky to escape any sort of damage as number of other Red Sea liveaboards went up in flames. Totally destroyed through fire at the Suez drydock on Saturday afternoon and evening were some well known boats. Hyatt, Typhoon and Sweet Dreams were amongst the casualties, VIPI sustained serious damage .

:(

[Richard Whitcombe]

Official press release from the ministry of propaganda and misinformation:


Red Sea liveboards lost in dry dock fire
Popular Red Sea liveaboards including MY Typhoon, MY VIP One, MY Hyatt and Sweet Dream have been destroyed by fire while undergoing routine maintenance in dry dock in the Suez. No-one was injured in the 30 January blaze, which is believed to have started on MY Typhoon before spreading to other vessels in strong winds.
Firefighters tried to control the fires during fierce winds caused by recent storms across the Red Sea, however, they were unable to rescue the four boats.

The authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the blaze, but preliminary reports indicate that the first started in the dry dock electricity wiring to MY Typhoon. As a boating incident, the investigation has to be carried out by the Egyptian Maritime Authority.

The operators of the liveaboards, all CDWS members, are currently organising alternative arrangements for diving guests booked on these boats throughout 2010.

In a statement, Tornado Marine Fleet, which operates Typhoon, said: 'Typhoon has given many happy memories to clients and staff alike and will be missed within the fleet. Plans are already in process to expand the fleet once again and we hope we will be announcing a new arrival in the near future.'

A spokesman for Red Sea Diving College, which operates MY VIP One said: 'The fire, which started on another boat, quickly became out of control and efforts by the fire crews could not prevent the fire from spreading from boat to boat, destroying everything in its path. All bookings will be contacted shortly regarding their reservations.'

Passing on his message of support to members affected by the blaze, CDWS managing director Zeyad M ElBassel said: 'Although the CDWS has no power to investigate such matters, we are in close contact with authorities about the incident. Thankfully no person was injured. These safari boats, all CDWS members, have been operating for many years and it is sad that they will no longer be welcoming divers to the Red Sea and showing the best that these waters have to offer.'

Add that to some of the other boats damaged or sunk (and dayboats) lately and looks like there'll be a fair few new boats next year!