Complex Salvage Operation Planned for Sunken Luxury Yacht 'Bayesian'

The 56-meter yacht, which sank in August during a storm off Sicily, is set to be raised in January to aid investigations into the tragedy that claimed seven lives.

• The 'Bayesian,' a 56-meter luxury yacht with a 75-meter mast, sank in August near Palermo, Sicily, during a severe storm, resulting in seven fatalities, including British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter.
• Italian authorities have received eight proposals for the yacht's salvage, with a final plan expected to be selected by mid-December, prioritizing safety and environmental precautions.
• The operation, scheduled to begin in January 2025, aims to lift the 700-ton vessel intact from 50 meters underwater to preserve evidence critical to determining the cause of the sinking.
• Environmental concerns have been raised over the 18,000 liters of fuel and oil still aboard the yacht, which will not be removed prior to the salvage operation.
• The estimated €15 million salvage effort includes plans to stabilize and rotate the wreck, potentially using cranes and air-filled balloons, before transporting it to a nearby port for further investigation.

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