On 14 June 2026, at 11:11, the Croatian-flagged high-speed passenger craft Krilo Eclipse departed from the Port of Split on its scheduled service to the Port of Hvar.
While proceeding towards Splitska vrata, the vessel collided with a French-flagged sailing yacht. As a result of the collision, the yacht sustained severe damage and sank shortly afterwards.
Four persons on board the sailing yacht, all Czech nationals, lost their lives in the accident. The yacht’s skipper and three female passengers sustained injuries and received appropriate medical assistance.
A marine safety investigation into this accident has been initiated. The findings will be published in a Final Report on the website of the Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency of the Republic of Croatia.
