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Mark Zuckerberg’s mega-yacht didn’t respond to call for help from small boat in Alaska
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- Mark Zuckerberg's mega-yacht Launchpad, valued between $300 million and $390 million, was near a stranded skiff off Alaska but did not respond to Coast Guard calls for help, leading to criticism from nearby passengers.
- A 42-year-old tour boat, Wilderness Legacy, was the first to respond and successfully towed the skiff to safety, garnering praise and viral attention after a passenger shared the story online.
- Zuckerberg's spokesperson stated that the Launchpad crew was unaware of the distress in time to assist, as the skiff was already being rescued when they received the Coast Guard communication on a different radio channel.
- Neither Zuckerberg nor his family were aboard the yacht during the incident, and all parties involved were reported safe.
- The episode highlights the maritime obligation under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) for vessels to assist others in distress, a duty established after the Titanic disaster.
