Watch: 47m Admiral superyacht Ethos runs aground in Greece

The 46.6-metre Admiral motor yacht Ethos has run aground in Kefalonia, Greece. She was travelling to the smaller, neighbouring island of Ithaki when the incident occurred.

Footage indicates the yacht may have deliberately run aground to prevent from capsizing in open sea. The video shows her rapidly taking on water and listing on her starboard side. The cause of the incident is unconfirmed but local reports attribute it to water ingress through an open hatch.

Five guests and five crew were also on board but have now been safely evacuated. A salvage attempt is already underway, with authorities attempting to extract water from the vessel to prevent it capsizing.

According to BOATPro, Ethos had been anchored on the northernmost section of the island prior to the incident.

Delivered in 2014 by Admiral, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, Ethos has an exterior designed by Luca Dini. Her interiors were recently refitted by Njord Bergman Design House at Perama Shipyard in Greece.

Refit works included a new "feature wall" for the main saloon, new interior architecture in the owner's cabin and a series of finishes and decor by local Greek artisans.

The extent of damage is unknown. BOAT International will update the story as it develops.