Water ingress

The luxury yacht “Dolce Vento” sank off the Turkish coast shortly after its launch due to suspected design flaws and inadequate watertight seals. Valued at $940,000, the 85-foot vessel rapidly submerged within 15 minutes, though all aboard evacuated safely. The incident raises concerns about shipbuilding quality control, especially in smaller shipyards, and is expected to prompt stricter safety standards and increased insurance scrutiny. Initial analysis points to potential weight imbalance and rapid water ingress as contributing factors.