Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Sofia-3

In a significant legal victory for two crew members, the yacht 'Sofia 3' has been seized in Savona following a court order issued by the Lucca tribunal. The crew, both from Croatia, had been pursuing overdue salary payments from their employer, a shipowner based in the Cayman Islands. After months of waiting, the crew's attorneys played a pivotal role in retracing the yacht's whereabouts, leading to the seizure. The 'Sofia 3', which had been moored in Viareggio, disappeared shortly after the seizure order was placed on April 19, 2017. In an apparent attempt to evade the legal repercussions, the yacht's new crew had turned off its AIS system, rendering it less detectable. However, through diligent investigation and intelligence, it was revealed that the vessel was making its way to Savona. On the morning of April 21, local port authorities successfully intercepted and executed the court's seizure order, taking control of the yacht. This development marks an important chapter in the ongoing battle for justice over unpaid wages in the maritime industry.

On August 29, 2012, the yacht 'Sofia' found itself in peril shortly after departing from the picturesque harbor of St. Tropez. An oversight by the crew, who failed to secure the stern door, led to the unfortunate incident of the vessel sinking. The yacht was ultimately grounded with its stern garage flooded and partly submerged, resting precariously close to Canebiers beach. Rescue efforts were promptly initiated, and on August 30, the 'Sofia’ was pumped out after the stern door was secured, allowing it to be towed safely back to the port of Marines Cogolin. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the vital importance of pre-departure safety checks for all maritime vessels.