Reports Surface of Mark Zuckerberg's Superyacht Ignoring Distress Calls
A viral post highlights reports that Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht allegedly failed to respond to distress calls from a nearby vessel that had run out of fuel in Alaska. The situation has sparked public discussion regarding maritime etiquette and the responsibilities of private vessel owners when encountering others in need. While the incident remains a subject of speculation and debate, the lack of response from the yacht has drawn significant attention to the billionaire's private maritime activities.
My mind goes to "i wouldn't stop for refugees either".
Was he on the boat?
Why are billionaires yachts so boring, I would commission something a little more saucy.
Nothing for sure but once again he confirms what a prick he is.
Not going to lie. If I was that rich and it was my superyacht, I wouldn't want to let dirty, poor people, who I have nothing in common with, anywhere near my boat. The carpets in that yacht are probably worth more than the value of the stranded boat.
Ignoring a distress call on the ocean is a violation of international maritime law and can result in criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Under the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various national statutes, the master of a ship is l
Guess he wasn’t wearing his skin at the moment
To be honest, if I was a billionaire I wouldn't pick up strangers either.
No need to assume he is hiding something when "not giving a fuck" is also a perfectly sufficient answer.
Firstly: It wasn't a distress call. It was just a request for fuel to avoid towing costs. Secondly: the Yatch was on the emergency channel (by law, in case someone needs actual help), and the boat radioed the port channel. So the Yatch couldn't have "refused" a call it didn't rec