Overview

• The Bayesian sank on August 19, 2024, near Sicily during a celebration of Mike Lynch’s acquittal in a high-profile US fraud case, resulting in seven deaths, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah.
• Recovery operations to raise the superyacht from the seabed are scheduled to start on April 26, 2025, with the vessel expected to be brought ashore by the end of May.
• British and Italian authorities are conducting separate investigations into the disaster, focusing on vessel stability, potential human error, and breaches of maritime safety laws.
• The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) plans to release an interim report online within four to six weeks, with a final report anticipated after detailed evidence analysis.
• The incident has drawn attention to broader issues in maritime safety protocols and regulatory oversight, with findings expected to influence future safety standards.