Swedish boatbuilder Arcona Yachts has issued a statement after an Arcona 460 sank in the Pacific following a rudder stock failure.

Swedish-flagged Arcona 460 IdaLina sank on 8 April 2024. Video taken onboard the vessel before it sank, and shared on YouTube, show that the broken rudder stock punched a hole in the hull.

The incident took place on 8 April 2024, and all crew are safe and no injuries have been reported. All crew were swiftly rescued by nearby vessels.

“At Arcona Yachts, safety is our priority, and we are therefore taking this very seriously,” Fredrik Malmqvist, Arcona Yachts’ CEO, says in the statement.

“We understand from the Arcona 460 owners that the rudder stock was broken. However, we don’t yet know how or why. We are working closely with our suppliers and key people to immediately investigate this serious incident further.

“Our thoughts are with the owners, family and crew and we send our sincere thanks to the crew of the nearby vessels that assisted with the rescue. As soon as we know more, we will release further information.”

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