Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat
Summary
A small boat with two women, a child, and a dog was stranded near Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard asked for help from nearby ships, including Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht Launchpad, but only another ship, the Wilderness Legacy, went to assist and tow the boat to safety. Zuckerberg’s yacht and its support vessel did not help, and Zuckerberg’s family was not on board at the time.Key Facts
- A 21-foot skiff with two women, a child, and a dog became stranded near Point Highland, Alaska, on August 3.
- The U.S. Coast Guard received the request for assistance and broadcasted a call for voluntary help to nearby vessels since the boat was not legally in distress.
- Mark Zuckerberg’s 387-foot superyacht Launchpad and its $30 million support ship Wingman were near the stranded boat but did not assist.
- Another vessel, the 192-foot replica steamship Wilderness Legacy, stopped and helped tow the skiff to a safe bay and refueled it.
- Ship-tracking data showed Launchpad slowed and stopped but did not provide aid, while Wingman passed by without stopping.
- The Coast Guard confirmed the stranded boat was not in distress, so nearby ships were not legally required to help.
- Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht when the incident occurred.
- A spokesperson explained Launchpad crew reviewed the Coast Guard’s request on a different radio channel after some delay.
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