Overview

• The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) interim report attributes the Bayesian's sinking to extreme wind exceeding 70 knots and unrecognized stability vulnerabilities.
• Seven people, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, died when the yacht capsized in under 15 seconds during a sudden storm.
• The yacht's stability booklet lacked critical wind-related data, leaving the crew and owner unaware of vulnerabilities while operating in a motoring condition.
• Salvage operations were paused following the May 9 death of a diver, with recovery efforts resuming on May 15 under heightened scrutiny.
• Families of victims, including chef Recaldo Thomas, are demanding deeper investigations into the yacht's design, certification, and crew decisions during the storm.