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Fatal Diver Accident Halts 'Bayesian' Yacht Recovery as Investigations Intensify

Italian prosecutors review new video evidence suggesting structural flaws in the yacht's design, while charges against crew members remain under consideration.

Arbeiten zur Bergung der Superjacht Bayesian vor der Insel Sizilien
Ein Arbeitskahn ist am Ort des Unglücks.
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Overview

  • The recovery of the luxury yacht 'Bayesian,' which sank off Sicily in August 2024, has been paused following the death of a Dutch diver during salvage operations.
  • New video evidence shows a broken safety window that may have allowed rapid flooding, raising questions about structural weaknesses in the yacht's design.
  • The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch's preliminary report attributes the sinking to extreme winds, with gusts exceeding 130 km/h, overwhelming the yacht's stability in under 15 seconds.
  • Italian prosecutors are investigating the captain and two crew members for allegedly ignoring storm warnings and prioritizing their own safety during the disaster.
  • The 'Bayesian,' featuring a 75-meter mast and weighing 473 tons, remains on the seafloor at a depth of 50 meters, with salvage efforts now delayed until at least mid-June.