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Salvage of Bayesian Superyacht Delayed, Recovery Now Set for Wednesday

The £20 million operation aims to recover the wreck and uncover why the 'unsinkable' yacht capsized in 16 minutes during a 2024 storm near Sicily, killing seven people.

The Hebo Lift 10 floating crane is travelling from the Netherlands for the salvage operation
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Overview

  • The Bayesian superyacht recovery, initially planned for Sunday, has been postponed to Wednesday, according to ANSA news agency.
  • The operation will involve advanced tools, including two floating cranes, laser drones, and a giant saw, to lift the wreck from the seabed near Porticello, Sicily.
  • The yacht's captain and two senior crew members are under investigation by Italian prosecutors for manslaughter and negligence, with parallel inquiries by UK authorities underway.
  • Preservation of evidence is a key focus, as investigators examine potential design flaws, crew errors, and extreme weather conditions that led to the rapid sinking.
  • Environmental safeguards are in place to prevent fuel spillage from the yacht's tanks during the recovery process, which is being overseen by TMC Marine and Dutch salvage firms.