Sixteen Year Aussie Girl Killed

[Sabum]

I wonder who's yacht it was that caused this

Why? Looking for someone to blame?

It is a maritime accident and unfortunately not that uncommon. Not the fault of the yacht and not the fault of the crew... an accident...sorry mate, no Thai bashing possible here.

Such an unfortunate loss...RIP

This was an American boat and I assume an American crew, no Thai bashing, but someone is definately to blame. No need to be a Thai apologist on this thread.

A picture of the young girl.

Obviously, this was a young woman. Yes, she's very attractive, is that why you dishonor her with that sexualized moniker. " Girl" ?

Go away, it was a girl and this terrible accident stole a child away from her parents, no sexualisation about it, you don't belong on this thread.

[sriracha john]

I wonder who's yacht it was that caused this

Van Os said the US company that owned the super-yacht had been supportive and a full inquiry was under way.

MY Jemasa is the largest of the vessels pictured in this photo.

Phuket Gazette

Australian teenager dies after tragic boating mishap

PHUKET CITY: The parents of a 16-year-old Australian girl injured in a yacht accident last Wednesday took the decision to switch off her life support last night.

Miss Ali van Os, from Darwin, died in Bangkok Hospital Phuket at around 6 pm surrounded by family members.

She was hit in the head by a mooring rope tied to the “superyacht” MY Jemasa, which was berthed in Yacht Haven Marina in Mai Khao, Thalang disrict.

Miss van Os had rushed towards the 50-meter yacht to get a closer look after it docked, but when a crew member accidentally touched the throttle the enormous pleasure craft surged, causing the rope to snap.

Miss van Os was rushed to Bangkok Hospital Phuket in a coma and had lost a lot of blood. Subsequent tests showed her brain was no longer functioning.

Ali van Os had been on holiday in Phuket with family members, including her mother, author Joanne van Os, and father, Lex Silvester, a barrister.

- Phuket Gazette / 2009-02-24

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

MY Jemasa is a newer ship...built in the Netherlands and 2 and half years old.

Ship description and specifics:

http://www.yachting.nl/news.php?m=3&cod=203

[sriracha john]

America's 100 Largest Yachts 2008

# 71: JeMaSa - 164' 5"

JeMaSa was joined by her shadow boat SuRi (see no. 53) this summer in Fiji to host the owner and his family. Hopefully they took in some of the sights from the large, C-shape settee and table fully forward on the bridge deck, positioned right above the master stateroom. She’s for sale for about $77 million at press time.

Year launched: 2005

Builder: Hakvoort, Holland

Naval architect: Diana Yacht Design

Hull material: steel

Engines: Two-1,014-hp Caterpillars (*sheesh that's one powerful boat*)

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

With an onboard helicopter...

2006 - FOR SALE

This prestigious project resulted in the largest yacht built by the yard to date has recently been deliverd to her owner. With a length of 49.99 meters, this yacht has a split level sun deck to accommodate both a helicopter platform and a Jacuzzi.

To guarantee exceptional comfort levels, she is equipped with special stabilization-at-anchor systems. The interior is designed by Espen Oeino, Michela Reverberi and Barbara Barry.

http://www.hakvoort.com/pages/2005jemasa_f...description.htm

[sriracha john]

Miss van Os had rushed towards the 50-meter yacht to get a closer look after it docked, but when a crew member accidentally touched the throttle the enormous pleasure craft surged, causing the rope to snap.

The bridge of the JeMaSa:

Additional interior photos of the opulent yacht including the living room, dining room, bedrooms, etc.:

http://www.hakvoort.com/pages/2005_jemasa/gallery.htm

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

JeMaSa with helo and towing two smaller boats

Alaska, August 2007

Guests : 10

Crew : 10

Beam : 9.45m

Draft : 2.75m

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[mc2]

shame about the girl, but these boats are beautiful

[sriracha john]

The owner also bought another yacht.

From yachting forum:

http://powerandmotoryacht.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=1101

You're looking at Suri, a 172-footer created by Yacht Escort Ships, the firm established by Capt. Stan Antrim, who's also one of our forum members. Suri is being delivered to the owner of Hakvoort's Jemasa. A bit more information here, on my Megayacht News blog: http://megayachtnews.blogspot.....html

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[Maigo6]

A picture of the young girl.

Obviously, this was a young woman. Yes, she's very attractive, is that why you dishonor her with that sexualized moniker. " Girl" ?

Jeeez, you're unbelievable....

[Maigo6]

Thanks to Sri Racha John for the research.

To the family and friends, I'm sorry for your loss.

Edited February 25, 2009 by Maigo6

[jtp]

A picture of the young girl.

Obviously, this was a young woman. Yes, she's very attractive, is that why you dishonor her with that sexualized moniker. " Girl" ?

Why would you say that to me???? I also called the young girl that commited suicide "A child".How dare you bring that rubbish to this thread??? SHE IS 16 YEARS OLD,JUST A GIRL,CERTAINLY NOT AN ADULT UNTIL AT LEAST 18.People like you,jeez i tell you what........... I feel nothing but sadness for the family of this girl.

Edited February 25, 2009 by tritexengineering

[neverdie]

A picture of the young girl.

Obviously, this was a young woman. Yes, she's very attractive, is that why you dishonor her with that sexualized moniker. " Girl" ?

Horsedoctor, Please don't bring that sort of utter craaap into a thread like this, what planet are you on, what are you thinking about? The OP had absolutely no malice towards the victim nor did he inappropriately use the word 'girl'. You are the only sick pervert that came in here thinking that way.

[chiang mai]

I'm not sure which is worse, the tragic death of a young girl or the subsequent posts that hypothesis about the circumstances and all that entails. Oh wait, yes I do know, it's not he latter but clearly many other posters don't know. MODS!!!

[jtp]

shame about the girl, but these boats are beautiful

You're lucky it's not my daughter,insensitive mate,really insensitive.

[The Philosopher]

I wonder who's yacht it was that caused this

Why? Looking for someone to blame?

It is a maritime accident and unfortunately not that uncommon. Not the fault of the yacht and not the fault of the crew... an accident...sorry mate, no Thai bashing possible here.

Such an unfortunate loss...RIP

All accidents have a root cause normally lack of training, lack of management control or unsafe behaviour. There is no such thing as an accident!!!

[neverdie]

I wonder who's yacht it was that caused this

Why? Looking for someone to blame?

It is a maritime accident and unfortunately not that uncommon. Not the fault of the yacht and not the fault of the crew... an accident...sorry mate, no Thai bashing possible here.

Such an unfortunate loss...RIP

All accidents have a root cause normally lack of training, lack of management control or unsafe behaviour. There is no such thing as an accident!!!

Yes & I do believe that this poster has been told this type of thing before but he is just blistfully ignorant OR is that just plain Arrogant.

[mc2]

shame about the girl, but these boats are beautiful

You're lucky it's not my daughter,insensitive mate,really insensitive.

Well it is a shame about the girl and I did mean that.

what has suprised me about this thread are the overthetop and unnecessary reactions and responses, yours for example

people need to take a deep breath and calm down.

[bkkjames]

I wonder who's yacht it was that caused this

Why? Looking for someone to blame?

It is a maritime accident and unfortunately not that uncommon. Not the fault of the yacht and not the fault of the crew... an accident...sorry mate, no Thai bashing possible here.

Such an unfortunate loss...RIP

All accidents have a root cause normally lack of training, lack of management control or unsafe behaviour. There is no such thing as an accident!!!

So all things come down to negligence, is that what you are saying Phil? Can I call you Phil.

So when I stubbed my toe on the coffee table the other night is was do to unsafe behavior or lack of walking training on my part. There is a place for cause and effect but not always in relation to poor management, unsafe behavior or lack of management. It's easy to look for blame when things go terribly wrong but it doesn't change a thing.

Sometimes sh_t just happens.

[neverdie]

Well bkkjames, I think theres a fairly big difference between you stubbing your toe and this girl being killed. I would imagine that someone needs to take a look and have an investigation into who was pulling and flicking levers in the cabin of that ship & just see exactly what events took place that led up to the rope snapping.

[Tywais]

Flames have been deleted. Any further attempt to disrupt this sensitive subject will have consequences. Please stay on topic and have some respect for the family and friends of Ali.

[bkkjames]

Well bkkjames, I think theres a fairly big difference between you stubbing your toe and this girl being killed. I would imagine that someone needs to take a look and have an investigation into who was pulling and flicking levers in the cabin of that ship & just see exactly what events took place that led up to the rope snapping.

I don't disagree - Lord knows that when it comes to these types of incidents happening here - its far too regular (and yes I know even once is too much).

But instead of everyone pissing over my boat your boat etc, why can't we just send our condolences to the family and leave it there.

RIP

[markg]

I think the M.Y. stands for motor yacht.

Such a shame that threads get hijacked/run off course with pettiness.

A 16 year old child/girl/youth/young adult HUMAN BEING has been tragically killed. Taken from her family in the blink of an eye, whilst on holiday in a place many of us call home.

It's a tragedy. A tragic accident. A terrible mistake. A slip of the hand by a crewman perhaps..........certainly not malicious.

The reason is mostly irrelevant.

The relevant part of the story is the terrible loss of life.

I hope her parents, family and friends find solace and comfort in any way they can.

Perhaps if other posters could consider the family's feelings before posting petty and insignificant arguments.

The poor parents or their family may read this thread one day.

Think about it eh?

[sriracha john]

JEMASA - Open cinema, bridge deck

Charter Information

Winter: SE Asia, Australia // US$255,000 per week + expenses

Summer: Indian Ocean // US$255,000 per week + expenses

Contact:

Moran Yacht & Ship

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA

[neverdie]

Yep SJ, it looks like the one I have on order. Thanks for the pics.

[mc2]

and someone should be held accountable, whoever he was that let the boat go

Edited February 25, 2009 by mc2

[neverdie]

im not renting one mc2

[sriracha john]

The owner also bought another yacht.

From yachting forum:

http://powerandmotoryacht.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=1101

You're looking at Suri, a 172-footer created by Yacht Escort Ships, the firm established by Capt. Stan Antrim, who's also one of our forum members. Suri is being delivered to the owner of Hakvoort's Jemasa. A bit more information here, on my Megayacht News blog: http://megayachtnews.blogspot.....html

I work in the marketing and development department of Stabbert Yacht & Ship, the shipyard that was the major contractor for the SuRi project and the location where the refit took place.

SuRi is the initials of the owner and his wife. The SuRi is a support vessel (shadow yacht) to the mother ship / super yacht JeMaSa (initials of their children). If you really want to know who the owners are you can do a search on the web for the owner of the JeMaSa and find out (although that may be difficult also) Super yacht owners tend to not like their name thrown around.

- Comment on Ballard, Washington, USA news / 2008-04-28

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Excerpts from:

Course Change

The boat was begun for a client whose brief to his design team, Diana Yacht Design was to create an arrangement that reserved quite a bit of space in the guest accommodations for his many children. The result was a grouping of several small cabins, each with child-size berths.

Nearly halfway through construction, the client made a decision to sell the boat, and the project passed into the hands of its current owner, an American who, although new to yacht ownership, had an entirely different set of criteria, none of which included a children's enclave.

"This is the first boat we’ve ever owned," JeMaSa’s owner noted in advance of describing the events that led to his purchase. "We had chartered half a dozen or more times and very much enjoyed the process; it brings family and friends together in a very unique way. That was a strong plus.

"I’m a curious guy and was interested in what it meant to own a boat versus chartering it. So, during the course of the charters, I’d spend quite a bit of time with the captains and talk to them about some of the issues of boat ownership and also some of the economics. I also had a friend who was in the process of building a boat here in the United States, and I chatted with him as well." But, explained the owner, it was a memorable charter that changed the direction from buying a boat on the brokerage market to becoming involved in a new build.

"I’ve always been a pilot and recently have enjoyed the exploration of helicopters, so that was part of our program, and that’s the way we were going."

- Showboats International

http://www.showboats.com/Articles/Features/Course-Change.asp

Edited February 25, 2009 by sriracha john

[mbkudu]

It's really hard to accept that this discussion is regarding the tragic death of a beautiful young woman and glossy advertisements with stats for a yacht are allowed to remain. Have it your way. I guess the global credit crisis really has taken hold of and locked away some people's sense of humanity and decency.

Edited February 25, 2009 by mbkudu

[markg]

I have to agree. It's surely a beautiful yacht, but i question the validity of having so many pics of it on here which is a thread about the death of a 16 year old girl.

i know it's related, but the boat in itself isnt the news story really.