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Specialist Salvage Operation to Recover Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht in May

One of Europe’s strongest floating cranes will raise the Bayesian from the seabed off Sicily, providing critical evidence for ongoing investigations into the August 2024 tragedy.

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Overview

  • The 56-meter superyacht Bayesian sank in August 2024 near Porticello, Sicily, killing seven people, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah.
  • Italian authorities have approved a detailed salvage plan, with recovery efforts set to begin in May and the yacht expected to be raised by the end of the month, weather permitting.
  • The operation will be led by TMC Marine and Dutch firms Hebo and SMIT Salvage, utilizing the 5,695-tonne Hebo Lift 10 crane and specialized support vessels.
  • Investigators aim to recover key evidence from the wreck, including the hull and mast, to advance both Italian criminal probes into potential manslaughter and negligence and UK safety inquiries.
  • Environmental safeguards, including anti-pollution teams and coastguard monitoring, will ensure the salvage process minimizes risks to marine life and the surrounding ecosystem.