Fire disaster in the harbor: 11-meter yacht damaged - 200,000 euros in damage!

Fire disaster in the harbor: 11-meter yacht damaged - 200,000 euros in damage!

On Sunday, September 14th, a shocking incident occurred in the Neustrelitz city harbor: the motor yacht “Linssen Grand Sturdy”, approximately 11 meters long, caught fire. The fire department was alerted at around 10 a.m. after the rescue control center noticed heavy smoke development in the engine room. It must be emphasized at this point that no one was on board at the time of the fire, so fortunately there were no injuries. [Strelitzius](https://strelitzius.com/2025/09/14/hoher- Schaden-11-meter-yacht-im-stadthafen-neustrelitz-in-brand-geraten/) reports that the extinguishing measures lasted until around 11:30 a.m.

The fire department was on duty with an impressive contingent: a total of 31 comrades from the Neustrelitz, Fürstensee and Klein Trebbow fire departments were on site with eight emergency vehicles to fight the flames. The material damage is estimated at around 200,000 euros. Despite the extensive damage, the outer hull of the yacht remained undamaged and no fuel leaked.

Investigations into the cause are ongoing

The fire has now resulted in investigations by the Neubrandenburg Criminal Investigation Service into the cause of the fire. The investigation is supported by a fire cause investigator. Such incidents should not be underestimated, as fires on yachts not only cause a lot of material damage, but are often shockingly difficult to explain. The increasing number of yachts with modern electronic components could play a role, as Boote Magazin notes.

The fire brigade leadership emphasizes that the causes of fires are usually found in engine rooms, where a large number of electrical devices and machines are housed. The use of lithium-ion batteries and other modern drive technologies brings new challenges and potential fire risks that cannot be ignored. Regular safety training for the crew can help minimize such risks.

Fires on yachts: statistics and trends

There is also public attention to a general increasing trend in yacht fires. In 2022, 12 fire damages on yachts over 24 meters have already been documented, a worrying trend compared to previous years. It turns out that careful inspection and maintenance of fire protection measures is crucial.

The incidents in the city's municipal harbor remind us once again of the dangers posed by fire, especially when using watercraft. It is essential that both recreational boaters and the industry work together to increase safety standards and prevent fires on yachts. This will become increasingly important in the future in order to reduce the number of such incidents.