Investigation Underway as Luxury Superyacht Sinking Off Sicily Reveals Oversight Failures

On August 19, 2024, tragedy struck off the coast of Sicily when the British-flagged luxury superyacht Bayesian sank during a violent storm near Porticello, claiming the lives of seven individuals, including renowned U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch. Nearly a year later, salvage crews have successfully lifted the 56-meter vessel from the depths of the Mediterranean to allow for forensic investigation into what went catastrophically wrong. Unveiling the Facts Behind the Sinking The recovery operation underscores serious questions about maritime safety protocols. Why was such a high-value, presumably well-maintained vessel vulnerable enough to founder in a storm? What lapses in safety...