A $1 million luxury yacht, the Dolce Vento, capsized and sank near Turkey just minutes after its launch, triggering an investigation into potential construction flaws or human error. Dramatic video footage captured the vessel being pushed into the ocean down a beach track and immediately swaying dangerously, leading to a rapid water intake and requiring passengers to leap into the sea for survival.
The 85-foot cruiser, launched in the Ereğli district of Zonguldak, a port city on Turkey’s Black Sea, was set adrift in a dramatic display of maritime engineering. However, within 15 minutes of being launched, the yacht lurched to one side, tilting dangerously before taking on water, prompting chaos on board as passengers scrambled to safety.
As bystanders watched in horror, the luxury yacht’s deck became a scene of desperate escape, with passengers diving into the sea to avoid the rapidly sinking vessel. One clip shows a man in a dark suit standing on the vessel’s side before springing into the water, highlighting the terrifying experience of those onboard.
The Turkish Coast Guard and port teams rushed to the scene, setting up a security perimeter around the capsized craft as it slipped further into the water. According to TMZ, the shipyard hosting the yacht, Med Yilmaz, stated that the cause of the disaster is under investigation, with technical inspections expected to determine whether a construction flaw, balance issue, or human error led to the tragedy.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Turkish Coast Guard for comment, seeking clarification on the incident and any ongoing investigations. The incident has sparked discussions about the safety standards and oversight in the luxury yacht manufacturing industry, with calls for stricter regulations to prevent similar disasters in the future.