If you haven’t heard the Aggressor IV’s mooring broke while we were diving and waves threw it onto the reef. It was a challenge getting to the boat and boarding. Lowest level flooded. Mayday sent and passenger’s transferred by several boats in area fishing. We are currently in Long Caye at Itza Resort. Crew and boats managed to retrieve almost all passengers’ possessions. Everyone Ok but boat will likely be out of service for awhile.
Belize Aggressor IV mooring breaks
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Good to hear that everyone is well. How close is the mooring to the reef? Seems an alert captain would have powered up and kept it off the reef.
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uncfnp
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It was the aquarium dive site. About 15 feet boat to bottom. Eric and I were not with the group but apparently they saw/heard the mooring go. Just told transferring to the III to return to Belize City. Got to go…
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What site were you on when this happened?
Thanks, I see, Aquarium. The mooring broke, not something the boat can prepare for. However, with a watch, why did the boat go onto the reef and get damaged?
Thanks, I see, Aquarium. The mooring broke, not something the boat can prepare for. However, with a watch, why did the boat go onto the reef and get damaged?
AdivingBel
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Grrrr 
Glad to hear everybody is OK, thanks for the report. A hull breach sufficient to flood the lower level is pretty scary! I hope the BA IV is repaired quickly.
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What was the disposition of the boat, sink or float?
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On the Aggressor III headed to Belize City. Aggressor IV still afloat and Captain on board. I only have a weaker intermittent cell service.
The reef is fine. The Aggressor’s hull and props are not.
The reef is fine. The Aggressor’s hull and props are not.
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uncfnp
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i was diving so only have details secondhand. It all happened very fast. It seems they did engage the motors and tried something with a line but unsuccessful. One of the passengers not on the dive told us the boat was pushed forward onto the rocks despite efforts of the crew.
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