Arcona Yachts AB has received the sad news that on the 8th April 2024 an Arcona 460 sank in the Pacific. All crew are safe, no one was injured, and the crew were swiftly rescued by nearby vessels.
Fredrik Malmqvist, Arcona Yachts CEO said, “At Arcona Yachts, safety is our priority, and we are therefore taking this very seriously. We understand from the Arcona 460 owners that the rudder stock was broken, however we don’t yet know how or why. We are working closely with our suppliers and key people to immediately investigate this serious incident further. Our thoughts are with the owners, family and crew and we send our sincere thanks to the crew of the nearby vessels that assisted with the rescue. As soon as we know more, we will release further information.”