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One of the worst maritime disasters in decades in the Split area
June 14th, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.
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Before noon, at the Split Gate between the islands of Brač and Šolta, a catamaran belonging to a private Croatian company collided with a sailing vessel flying the French flag.
Eight Czech nationals are believed to have been on board the vessel that sank after the collision. Three people have died, one is still being sought. Four passengers from the yacht have been taken by emergency teams to a hospital in Split. According to Croatian media, there is no threat to their lives.
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The cause and circumstances of the accident are unknown at this time. According to HRT, the submarine that sank was about 14 meters long and sank to a depth of 50 to 60 meters. A Croatian Navy coast guard vessel will descend to it. They are still looking for a passenger who was on the boat at the time of the collision with the catamaran.
According to HRT, this is one of the worst maritime accidents in the Split area in recent decades.
Kuštera explained that the accident will be investigated by the State Prosecutor's Office of the Split County. "They are inspecting the ship and yacht, which was handed over to tourists under a foreign flag. It had a vignette, a skipper and all the necessary documents", Kuštera explained.
A Tragic Accident on the Croatian Sea
The Port Authority of Split was notified of the collision at 11:34 am, and immediately afterwards a coordinated search and rescue operation led by the National Coordination Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea (MRCC) on the river was launched, the Ministry added.
The Croatian political leadership has already expressed its condolences to the Czech leadership and the families of the victims of the disaster.
There were no casualties on the catamaran.
There were 118 passengers and seven crew members on board the catamaran at the time of the accident, but none of them were injured, according to the Croatian Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure.
After the accident, the catamaran was towed to Milna na Brač, where the investigation and collection of evidence of the collision continues:
The catamaran's passengers were taken to Hvar by another vessel, and as HRT reports, the sea was not polluted in the accident.
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Read the full article at RTV Slovenija (MMC) →📄Source document: Croatian Ministry of Sea and Traffic
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Siol.netIndependentCenter3 days agoA crew member of a catamaran was questioned at a court in Split regarding a collision with a sailboat that resulted in four deaths. The accused, a 33-year-old Croatian citizen, is alleged to have caused the accident by sailing too fast without properly using navigation equipment and monitoring the vessel's path. Prosecutors claim he failed to take necessary safety measures, did not adequately observe the navigational area, and did not react in time to prevent the collision. He faces a potential prison sentence of three to 15 years.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a legal case involving a maritime accident. It does not exhibit clear ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The content focuses on the legal proceedings and allegations against the accused without apparent bias toward any side.
Official sources cited
- press release Hina
- press release Index
Primorske noviceIndependentCenter4 days agoA member of the crew of a catamaran was arrested in Croatia after the vessel collided with a sailboat.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an arrest related to a maritime collision without taking a stance or using biased language. The subject matter is not inherently political, and there is no indication of framing or slant in the reporting.
N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter6 days agoA collision between a catamaran and a sailboat off the coast of Split resulted in four deaths. According to unofficial reports cited by Croatian media outlets Dalmacija Danas and Dalmatinski dnevnik, the sailboat was being operated by a passenger rather than the skipper at the time of the accident. The sailboat reportedly changed course in the final moments before the collision. On the catamaran, there was no captain on the bridge during the incident, with only a first officer and a helmsman present. The exact compliance with maritime regulations remains unclear.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual details about a maritime accident without overtly favoring any side. It cites unofficial reports from Croatian media but does not take a stance on the accuracy of these claims or assign blame. The language is neutral, focusing on events and reported information without明显
Žurnal24IndependentCenter6 days agoA fourth victim was discovered on the roof of a sinking sailboat after it collided with a catamaran off the islands of Šolta and Brač. The incident occurred on Sunday, resulting in four fatalities and several survivors. The boat, which flew the French flag, sank following the collision. Authorities have confirmed that all victims and survivors were Czech citizens. Divers plan to retrieve the fourth body today, while the Croatian maritime ministry has ordered the salvage of the sunken vessel, an operation expected to be complex due to the depth at which the boat lies.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on the incident objectively, citing officials and confirming details such as the nationality of the victims and the planned recovery operations. There is no clear ideological framing or slant.
Official sources cited
- government Croatian Ministry of Sea and Traffic
- government Split Port Captain Željko Kuštera
Žurnal24IndependentCenter6 days ago Croatians reported incidents of a sailboat and a catamaran accidentA fourth victim was discovered on the roof of a sinking sailboat after it collided with a catamaran off the islands of Šolta and Brač. The incident occurred on Sunday, resulting in four fatalities and several survivors. The boat, which flew the French flag, sank following the collision. Authorities have confirmed that all victims and survivors were Czech citizens. Divers plan to retrieve the fourth body today, while the Croatian maritime ministry has ordered the salvage of the sunken vessel, an operation expected to be complex due to the depth at which the boat lies.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on the incident objectively, citing officials and confirming details such as the nationality of the victims and the planned recovery operations. There is no clear ideological framing or slant.
Official sources cited
- government Croatian Ministry of Sea and Traffic
- government Split Port Captain Željko Kuštera
DeloIndependent🔒Center6 days agoA yacht collided with a catamaran off the coast of Croatia, resulting in four fatalities. The yacht was flying the French flag and had 118 passengers and seven crew members aboard. The collision occurred between the islands of Brač and Šolta, and the wreck was located by the Croatian navy using a drone before divers were sent to investigate. A fourth body was found inside the yacht's cabin. Four people were injured, including three with minor injuries and one with severe spinal injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, collecting data on the vessel's movements and reviewing navigat
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a maritime accident with factual details about the incident, casualties, and ongoing investigation without apparent ideological framing or biased language.
Official sources cited
- press release Jutarnji list
- press release Index.hr
Primorske noviceIndependentCenter6 days ago Sailing a catamaran and a sailboat raceThe article reports on a collision between a catamaran and a sailboat.
Bias read (Center): The subject is apolitical (a sports-related incident). The article does not provide enough content to determine any framing or slant.
Primorske noviceIndependentCenter7 days ago Three fatalities and one missing in a catamaran and sailboat race in SplitA collision between a catamaran and a sailboat near Split resulted in three fatalities and one missing person.
Bias read (Center): The subject is not politically charged. The article reports on a maritime accident with no indication of political framing, bias, or ideological emphasis.
RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter7 days agoA collision between a private Croatian catamaran and a French-flagged sailboat occurred near the islands of Brač and Šolta near Split. The sailboat sank, resulting in three Czech citizens dying and one person still missing. Four survivors were taken to a hospital in Split. The cause of the accident remains unknown. The incident has been described as one of the worst maritime accidents in the Split area in recent decades.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a maritime accident with no political framing, focusing solely on the event itself, casualties, and ongoing investigation. No ideological language, biased sourcing, or emphasis on political aspects is present.
Siol.netIndependentCenter7 days ago A catamaran and a sailboat collided near Brač and Šolta: three dead, one person is still missingA severe maritime accident occurred between the Croatian islands of Brač and Šolta when a catamaran collided with a sailboat. Three people lost their lives, and one person is still missing. The incident took place near Milna on Brač around midday, according to Croatian media reports. The sailboat sank following the collision, resulting in multiple injuries.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of a maritime accident without apparent ideological framing. It focuses on the event itself, including the number of casualties and the location, without emphasizing any particular political perspective or using biased language.
Official sources cited
- press release Hrvaški mediji
N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter7 days ago Three dead and one person missing after a sailing accident off Brač and ŠoltaA large search and rescue operation is underway in the Split channel between Brač and Šolta following a serious maritime accident.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a maritime accident and ongoing search and rescue efforts without any apparent ideological framing, biased language, or selective sourcing. The focus is purely on the event itself and the response to it.
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