The 75-meter sailing yacht Enigma caught fire this morning off an island near Langkawi MalaysiaAll 7 crew members were rescued and uninjured.

Enigma sailing yacht. Enigma a sailing superyacht that gained renowned as Phocea broke out in flames while anchored off Malaysia yesterday. This beautifully appointed custom-built 65ft motor yacht is one of Sydneys most popular vessels due to her inviting atmosphere and simple lines. Mega sailing yacht ENIGMA caught fire on Feb 18 being at anchor off Langkawi island northeast Malaysia Malacca Strait.

According to Boat International the yacht is the ninth largest sailing yacht in the world. The sailing yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. There were 7 crew on board all are safe.

MV Enigma is one of Sydney Harbours most sought-after luxury charter boats. Fire was extinguished by the evening according to Malaysian Maritime Authorities. While it took hours to extinguish and the yacht subsequently sank no one onboard sustained injuries.

According to the Malaysian Coast Guard a call reporting the fire came in around 820 am. After seven crew members were rescued from the yacht local authorities continued to fight the flames in strong winds. Originally named Eco she was built with a steel hull and GRP superstructure by German yard Blohm Voss to a design by Martin Francis and is Lloyds classed with delivery in 1991.

She is powered by engines of 1056 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. However the damage incurred by the fire led to the yacht. Enigma formerly Phocea was a sailing yacht that was built at Toulon France by DCAN in 1976.

She was built by DCAN in 1976. While at anchor less than one nautical mile northeast of Pulau Singa Kecil Lion Island the 530 GT yacht was tended to by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency MMEA who rescued seven crewmembers who are reported to be safe and uninjured. Her owner Jason Bond has completed the Sydney to Hobart Pittwater to.