Ocean Alexander President, John Chueh, has released a letter regarding the recent fire on the new Ocean Alexander 85 yacht, including more detailed information.
Ocean Alexander 85 Yacht
Letter from Ocean Alexander President John Chuech
On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, one of our new Ocean Alexander 85 motoryachts was involved in a fire that resulted in its total loss. The vessel was moored at Roche Harbor Marina in Friday Harbor, WA, for display and sale.
Due to the incredible response and assistance by Roche Harbor Marina and their staff, as well as District 3 of the San Juan Island Fire Department, the fire was contained to the vessel only. This incident is being fully investigated by both us and all relevant state and federal agencies to determine cause.
Ocean Alexander Marine Yacht Sales, Inc. has a 35+ years relationship with the Pacific Northwest boaters and Roche Harbor Marina. Thanks to the valiant efforts of the local fire department, damage was contained to the vessel itself. We’re so very grateful there were no serious injuries in this incident.
The staff of Roche Harbor Resort & Marina, working with other individuals and our Seattle staff were able to move surrounding vessels and prevent damage to any other vessels adjacent to the burning vessel. We would like to extend a sincere thank-you and heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the fire department for arriving in a very timely manner and making heroic efforts to save the vessel. We also appreciated all guests at the marina cooperating fully with the fire department and Roche Harbor staff such that access to the vessel was made available and helped greatly in controlling the fire.
