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The 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> crashed into the quay in Bizerte, Tunisia last week. According to images shared on social media on 11 October, the yacht suffered significant damage, allegedly caused by a loss of control of the superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332508/image/large-09dca46ad1d728496cdb2bfb1abe4faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332508">The incident occurred whilst <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> was attempting to dock, with an investigation in place to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. It is believed by online sources that a mechanical failure or miscommunication may have led to the accident. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332507/image/large-645d81709909d1969c5dbe8b219a248d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332507">The full extent of the damage to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> is yet to be determined with no major injuries of structural issues reported at the time of publication. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332506/image/large-e80372a5147f01daf182d0528cb5925b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332506">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and delivered in 1980, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> was initially named Nabila after the owner's daughter. Featuring interior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a> and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, the 1,768 GT motor yacht gained fame in 1983 by appearing in the James Bond film, Never Say Never Again.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332505/image/large-16adf70145f9a53ecd14e5a0757223b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332505">After changing hands multiple times, she was acquired in 1991 by a Saudi Prince and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a>, reflecting his company, lucky number, and children's initials. Among her most notable features are a spa, gym, a pool with a water jet and a helipad.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42711/image/large-eec3c9c46445b65f7f3ca9b3540ca080.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42711">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nohab (Company)">Nohab</a> diesel engines, allowing her to comfortably cruise at 17 knots and reach a maximum speed of 20 knots.

86m Benetti yacht Kingdom 5KR crashes in Bizerte, Tunisia

The 86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashed into the quay in Bizerte, Tunisia last week.

86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashes into quay in Bizerte, Tunisia

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316201/image/large-1ecb00f9b5c931cea9c20fd9de69d8d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316201">Seen docked in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, yesterday during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 - 2024">The Superyacht Cup Palma</a>, is the 86-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> in 1980, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> was initially named Nabila after the owner's daughter. With her interior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a> and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, the 1,768 GT motor yacht gained fame by appearing in the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again". After changing hands multiple times, she was acquired by a Saudi prince in 1991 and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a>, reflecting his company, lucky number, and children's initials. Among her most notable features are a spa, gym, a pool with a water jet and a helipad, as seen in the picture. Performance-wise, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nohab (Company)">Nohab</a> diesel engines, allowing her to comfortably cruise at 17 knots and reach a maximum speed of 20 knots.

86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR in Palma

The 86m superyacht Kingdom 5KR, built by Benetti in 1980, is currently docked in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. 