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Mystery of ship accident: Salvage of the Bayesian” begins on Saturday
Salvage of the "Bayesian" begins near Palermo to clarify the causes of the accident. Tragedy claimed seven lives.
Mystery of ship accident: Salvage of the Bayesian” begins on Saturday
On Sunday, April 30, 2025, salvage work on the sunken yacht “Bayesian” will begin off Porticello near Palermo. This yacht belonged to British billionaire Mike Lynch, who tragically died in the accident on August 19th last year. A total of seven people, including Lynch's daughter Hannah, were killed in the incident. Other victims included Chris and Neda Morvillo as well as Jonathan and Judy Bloomer and on-board cook Recaldo Thomas.
The area around the accident area was declared a restricted area with a radius of 650 meters. Bathing, overflying, fishing and sailing are prohibited in this area. Mooring, diving and underwater filming are also prohibited. This is to ensure that recovery operations can proceed without disruption. According to information from the Small newspaper The recovery will be carried out by a floating crane, while other ships will be used to combat possible environmental pollution. A drone with sensors to detect traces of pollutants is also in use.
High costs and legal difficulties
The costs of the rescue work are estimated at up to 30 million euros. The yacht itself was insured under two policies that can cover damages of up to two billion euros. Once the salvage is complete, the “Bayesian” and its mast will be handed over to the Termini Imerese public prosecutor’s office.
A central concern of the public prosecutor's office is to gain important information about the circumstances of the sinking through the rescue. Parts of the crew, including Captain James Cutfield, Officer Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffith, are being investigated for multiple murders and manslaughter. The suspects are accused of ignoring warnings of a storm and not taking sufficient measures to save themselves.
Investigations and possible insights
In addition, the possible responsibility of the Italian manufacturer of the yacht is being investigated. Investigators from the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), who are also carrying out an investigation, are expected in Porticello. The yacht is registered in the UK and the MAIB will carry out an independent investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Another aspect of the case is Mike Lynch's connection to secret services. Confidential documents may have been stored in a safe on board the Bayesian, further complicating the investigation. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU), which reports to the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport, is also involved in the investigations. The BSU has the task of determining the circumstances and causes of maritime accidents and wants to derive life-saving measures for the future, without, however, apportioning blame or clarifying liability issues, as on the website of the BSU BSU is explained.
The recovery of the “Bayesian” not only promises answers to the tragic events of the past year, but could also have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.