Particle.news

Below Deck Tender Boat Catches Fire Off Moʻorea During Filming

The blaze underscores the safety risks of filming with small shuttle boats in remote waters.

Overview

  • A transport tender used by the Bravo series caught fire during a shoot off Moʻorea in French Polynesia, and no injuries were reported.
  • Witness accounts and images published by TMZ show the small vessel burning at sea with thick smoke as nearby boats kept their distance.
  • The vessel was a tender that ferries people between the main yacht and shore, not one of the show’s large chartered yachts.
  • The cause has not been identified, and outlets citing TMZ did not report any effect on the season that Bravo plans to return later this year.
  • Coverage from TV Insider and EntertainmentNow relied on TMZ’s video and also noted recent franchise scrutiny over on-set safety and conduct.