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Experts from all over Europe start salvaging the sunken Bayesian”!
On May 3, 2025, 80 experts will begin salvaging the sunken luxury yacht “Bayesian” off Sicily in order to avoid environmental damage.
Experts from all over Europe start salvaging the sunken Bayesian”!
Eight months after the tragic sinking of the luxury yacht “Bayesian” off the coast of Sicily, 80 experts from all over Europe have gathered to initiate the salvage of the sunken ship. The extensive rescue work will begin on Saturday and will last over a period of 20 to 25 days. Before the actual rescue, the 72 meter high mast of the sailing yacht is first cut for safety reasons in order to minimize the risks during lifting, as vienna.at reports.
The company Tmc Marine is responsible for the salvage, whose director Marcus Cave explained that the main focus is on the safety of personnel, the protection of the marine environment and a speedy recovery of the wreck. The floating crane “Hebo Lift 2”, which has a deck area of 700 square meters and has traveled from the Adriatic port of Ortona, is already anchored off Palermo and is intended to bring the sunken ship to the surface of the sea. Another recovery crane, “Hebo Lift 10”, is expected in Palermo on Sunday and is particularly powerful at 5,695 gross tonnes.
The circumstances of the sinking
The August 19 tragedy in which Mike Lynch, a British software billionaire, lost his life, as well as those of his 18-year-old daughter and two couple friends and the ship's cook, has raised many questions. Most of the crew were able to escape, but the Italian authorities have opened an investigation against the captain and two other crew members. They are accused of ignoring warnings of an approaching storm. It is also being examined whether the Italian manufacturing company is partly to blame. The public prosecutor's office expects the salvage work to provide decisive information about the causes of the rapid sinking.
Impact and costs of salvage
The recovery area in front of Porticello is closed to the public. A strict ban applies to swimming, overflights, fishing and sailing within a radius of 650 meters around the wreck. Mooring, diving and underwater filming are also prohibited. The total cost of salvaging the “Bayesian” is estimated at up to 30 million euros. The ship was insured under two policies that cover damages of up to two billion euros.
Specialist companies play a crucial role in the ship salvage industry. Salvage involves raising the ship from the seabed after a maritime accident and returning the cargo. According to zhhmarinefender.com, the salvage operation consists of two main phases: raising the ship to the surface and towing it to a storage location. Different types of salvage can be used - from port salvage to the salvage of sunken ships. In addition, salvaging not only protects valuable goods, but also helps to keep trade routes open and preserve the environment.
The events surrounding the “Bayesian” once again illustrate the important role of ship salvage both in protecting the environment and in ensuring safety at sea. As the recovery of the yacht begins off the coast of Sicily, the maritime community remains excited to see what insights will emerge from the events.