Riddle about ship accident: Settlement of the Bayesian begins on Saturday

Riddle about ship accident: Settlement of the Bayesian begins on Saturday

On Sunday, April 30, 2025, the rescue work of the sunken yacht "Bayesian" in front of Porticello near Palermo begins. This yacht belonged to the British billionaire Mike Lynch, who tragically died in the accident on August 19 last year. A total of seven people, including Lynch's daughter Hannah, were killed in the incident. Among the other victims were Chris and Neda Morvillo as well as Jonathan and Judy Bloomer and the bord chef Recaldo Thomas.

The area around the accident area was declared a circuit of 650 meters to the restricted area. In this room, bathing, overflow, fishing and sailing bans apply. Creating, diving and underwater films is also prohibited. This is intended to ensure that the salvage operations can take place without disturbances. According to information from the Kleine Zeitung , the rescue is carried out by a floating crane, while further ships are used to combat possible pollution. A drone with sensors for recognizing traces of pollutants is also in use.

high costs and legal difficulties

The costs for the rescue work are estimated at up to 30 million euros. The yacht itself was insured by two police, which can cover damage of up to two billion euros. After completing the salvage, the "Bayesian" and its mast of the public prosecutor's office are handed over.

A central concern of the public prosecutor is to gain important information about the circumstances of the doom through the rescue. It is investigated against parts of the crew, including captain James Cutfield, officer Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffith, because of multiple murder and homicide. The suspects are accused of ignoring warnings of a storm and not taking sufficient measures to rescue.

Investigations and possible insights

In addition, the possible responsibility of the Italian manufacturer of the yacht is examined. Investigators of the British Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which also carry out an investigation, are expected in Porticello. The yacht is registered in Great Britain and the MAIB will carry out an independent examination of the circumstances of the accident.

Another aspect of the case is the connection from Mike Lynch to secret services. Confidential documents could have been kept in a safe on board the "Bayesian", which also complicated the investigation. The Federal Office for Lake Accident Investigation (BSU), which is subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, is also included in the investigations. The BSU has the task of determining the circumstances and causes of sea accidents and wants to derive life-saving measures for the future, but without pronouncing blaming or liability issues, as on the website of BSU is.

The recovery of the "Bayesian" not only promises answers to the tragic events of the past year, but could also result in far -reaching consequences for everyone involved.