The superyacht accidents continue – In the middle of the day, a brand new $20 million vessel collided with the dock in St. Tropez and suffered minor structural damage. The 112-foot vessel was coming into berth when it hit a pontoon.

Summers and superyachts are a happy combination—or are they? Recent news has been grim, with superyachts colliding (superyacht Venus and Lady Moura were involved in an unintended encounter) or even sinking altogether (the Bayesian yacht sank in Sicily). Joining the bad news bandwagon is another vessel, a 112-foot Benetti Oasis boat named Opus. The ship suffered a minor collision with a section of the dock in the port of St. Tropez while coming into berth. Blaming the crew would be easy, as was the case with the Venus superyacht.


Still, eyewitnesses mentioned that the captain did not seem to have made an error, per the Instagram account thisisststropez. Although this may not appear serious, any damage to the hull needs to be inspected and repaired immediately. The cost to repair a dent of this size on a $20 million yacht could easily run into tens of thousands of dollars, not to mention the time the yacht would be out of operation, resulting in further losses, especially in the case of a charter vessel.

Opus Yacht, clever and charming in equal measure-

Launched in July 2023, the motor yacht Opus dazzles at first glance, thanks to its striking exterior designed by RWD and the expert naval architecture by Benetti. Its glistening metallic grey hull and superstructure are matched only by its captivating interiors, crafted by New York-based designers Bonetti & Kozerski. The yacht’s interior is a symphony of luxury, with neutral hues, an open-plan design, and plush furnishings like a custom Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble top table, making Opus the epitome of opulence.