Yacht Owner Seeks Exoneration After Collision Between M/Y Pure Energy II and Moored Vessel Near Star Island
Good Timz Group, LLC, a Florida-based yacht ownership company, has filed a federal maritime petition in the Southern District of Florida seeking exoneration from or limitation of liability following an alleged allision between its vessel, the M/Y Pure Energy II, and another yacht near Star Island in Miami-Dade County. The case, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-25574-DSL, arises from a May 31, 2025 incident in which the Pure Energy II reportedly dragged anchor during a sudden squall and collided with a moored vessel, the M/Y Iron Gryphon.
Yacht Dragged Anchor in Sudden Squall, Colliding with Moored Vessel Near Star Island
According to the complaint, the Pure Energy II was properly anchored in navigable waters near Star Island when an unexpected and unforeseeable weather event caused the vessel to drag anchor and drift into the M/Y Iron Gryphon. The petitioner alleges that the vessel was in seaworthy condition at the time, fully manned, and adequately equipped for its intended use. No owner or managing agent was aboard the vessel during the incident. The yacht’s operator argues that the weather-related incident was outside of its control and that no negligence or unseaworthiness contributed to the allision.
Good Timz Group Seeks to Limit Liability to Value of Yacht Post-Incident
Citing provisions of the Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act (46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq.), Good Timz Group seeks to limit any financial liability to the post-incident value of the Pure Energy II, which it claims is under $1.25 million. The company submitted an affidavit of value from its manager and a certificate affirming no freight was pending. An ad interim stipulation was also filed as part of the limitation fund, allowing the court to adjudicate any potential claims within the bounds of that valuation.
Yacht Owner Claims No Fault and No Knowledge of Negligence in Miami Maritime Petition
The complaint maintains that the incident was caused by an “unforeseeable squall” and denies any negligence on the part of Good Timz Group or its agents. It emphasizes that the owner had no privity or knowledge of any negligent act or unseaworthy condition that could have caused or contributed to the allision. As such, the company is requesting full exoneration from liability. Alternatively, if the court finds any liability, the petition asks that it be limited to the post-casualty value of the yacht.
LH IG, Ltd. Identified as Claimant in Yacht Allision Near Miami’s Star Island
To date, one party—LH IG, Ltd., represented by counsel in Palm Beach—has asserted a claim against Good Timz Group as a result of the allision. The petition does not specify the extent of damages but notes that the total value of potential claims may exceed the value of the Pure Energy II. Good Timz Group denies all liability and has requested that the court issue a monition requiring any other potential claimants to file their claims by a deadline to be set by the court. The company also seeks an injunction to stay or prevent any related legal actions outside the limitation proceeding.
Florida Vessel Owners Invoking Limitation of Liability Act After Miami Yacht Collision
This case highlights the application of the federal Limitation of Liability Act, a legal mechanism frequently invoked in maritime incidents where vessel owners attempt to cap liability based on the post-incident value of the vessel. While critics argue that the law is outdated, it remains a common strategy in maritime collisions and allisions involving both commercial and private vessels. In this instance, Good Timz Group asserts that the damages allegedly sustained by the Iron Gryphon stemmed from an act of God, not from any human error or negligence.
Contact a Florida Maritime Limitation of Liability Attorney After a Yacht Collision
If your vessel was damaged or involved in a maritime incident in Florida, or if you have received notice of a limitation action under the Limitation of Liability Act, it is crucial to speak with a maritime attorney experienced in these complex proceedings. Yacht owners and claimants alike have specific rights under maritime law, and the window to file a claim in a limitation proceeding is typically short. To protect your interests and navigate this process effectively, contact our legal team today.
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Disclaimer: Our firm does not represent the plaintiff in this case and is not involved in the litigation. The information provided is a summary of allegations based on publicly available court filings. We make no representations about the truth of these allegations, are not commenting on the merits of the case, and are not predicting any outcome.
