Overview

• Salvage teams employed powerful crane ships and remote-controlled cutting tools to detach the 72m mast and secure steel straps under the 56m hull over three days.
• The yacht was brought to the surface on June 20, 2025, after a recovery effort that resumed in May following a diver’s death during underwater operations.
• Italian prosecutors plan a forensic inspection at Termini Imerese to assess storm damage and potential stability vulnerabilities that were unknown to the crew.
• A UK MAIB interim report found the vessel capsized within seconds when winds exceeded 70 knots and generated lift on its tall profile.
• The captain and two crew members are under investigation for suspected manslaughter as Italian and UK authorities probe the August 2024 tragedy.