HOAX on Yacht Explosion off the coast of New Jersey

Yacht Explosion

It was just reported on CBS that a yacht with 21 persons on board has exploded 17 miles east of Sandy Hook, NJ. First reports that there are injuries, but no info on the degree. All persons are reported as having left the vessel. CG is on its way to the scene.

CG is on scene. 7 injuries reported. All persons accounted for.

I would assume so considering the Heesen is off the coast of Spain at the moment.

There's coverage with the helicopters coming in at nbcnewyork.com. I would post the link but, again, this is from my iPhone.

NBC New York has it as well.

Trinity I think is Blind Date II.. There is also a Lurssen Blind Date.

I think the Trinity.

It's not the Heesen. I can't find the Lurssen on MT. My bet is the Trinity.

CBS New York also has a live feed awaiting the boats to come in with better audio.

Is it me or does that sound like a lot of people on board? I know there could be guests with crew, but if out for a cocktail/evening cruise, 17 miles seems pretty far. If on charter, would there be that many?
Wondering if it could be some other type of craft, like a fishing boat.

Well, she has a crew of ten and says she can charter 10/12 so seems right to me.

News chopper says there hasn't been contact with any people from the incident yet.

Didn't know she carried that many. Thanks

The feeds.

CBS News Live Feed CBS New York
Yacht Explodes Near Sandy Hook, NJ, Several Injured: Coast Guard | NBC New York

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=8697455

Just said that it will be at least an hour until the patients come in. Said 100 personal on the ground, 12 ambulances, and 6 medical helicopters.

No boat. No wreakage. No life boats or people in life jackets. Does anyone know what the first alert was?

As of yet, no wreckage, no life rafts found? I'm starting to wonder if this is some sort of prank? They were not able to give a location before abondoning ship? I'm sure they had epirbs on board which should have gone off when it sank. Also, if this ship is classed, what would cause an explosion of this magnitude to sink a 150 foot ship. The only thing I can think of on board would be gasoline for the tender/s. I don't think classed ships that charter can have propane on board? Any ideas?
Tim

I just received a Press Release stating...

Authorities are apparently releasing emergency assets back to their home bases.

So it must be the Lurssen?

It is being reported that it is a hoax.

so says the coast guard ...

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/06/11/us/ap-us-yacht-explosion.html?partner=rss&emc=rss