A chase boat reportedly owned by a superyacht anchored in the Port of Gustavia has crashed onto the rocks of Anse des Cayes Bay in Saint Barthélemy, the Caribbean.
Six people have been injured out of the 11 American nationals on board, including one woman who was reportedly "ejected" from the boat on impact. She was due to be airlifted to a hospital in Miami this Sunday (22 December), with the other five treated at Iréne de Bruyn Hospital for minor injuries.
Local reports claim around twenty firefighters were dispatched to the scene, with three ambulances also present.
The chase boat belongs to HCB Yachts' 53' Sueños RXV series, measuring 16.2 metres and equipped with quad engines, a fully functional fishing platform and galley kitchen.
Authorities have confirmed that there is "no risk of pollution" and as such, the removal of the chase boat is not urgent. The identity of the owner is not confirmed.
BOAT International will update the story as it develops.