Bayesian: the business angle

An investigation has found that the sinking of a Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily, was not caused by a storm as originally suspected, according to reports. Bayesian has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in South Africa.

Key facts

• An investigation has found that the sinking of a Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily, was not caused by a storm as originally suspected, according to reports.
• Billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were killed in the incident.
• The 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off the coast of the Italian island on 19 August 2024, killing seven people including British billionaire and tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.
• The MAIB report also challenged claims made by yacht builders The Italian Sea Group, finding that the Bayesian would capsize at a 70.6-degree heel, contrary to the builder’s assertion that it could recover from 73 degrees.
• The Bayesian was recovered from the sea 10 months after its sinking following a multi-million-pound operation.

What we know

Going deeper, Billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were killed in the incident.

On the substance, the 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off the coast of the Italian island on 19 August 2024, killing seven people including British billionaire and tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.

Beyond the headlines, the MAIB report also challenged claims made by yacht builders The Italian Sea Group, finding that the Bayesian would capsize at a 70.6-degree heel, contrary to the builder’s assertion that it could recover from 73 degrees.

More precisely, the Bayesian was recovered from the sea 10 months after its sinking following a multi-million-pound operation.

It is worth noting that Investigators found the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht was not caused by extreme weather conditions.

By the numbers

At this stage, Last May, an interim report into the sinking, released by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), showed wind speeds of 63.4 knots (73.0mph) on the yacht’s beam were sufficient to tip it over.

On a related note, At the time of its sinking, 22 people were on board.

Going deeper, a coastguard official in Palermo said that bad weather had been expected but not of the magnitude witnessed, with winds of up to 90mph recorded on the day.

On the substance, She told doctors that at 4am, the boat had tilted and she and her husband were woken up.

The wider context

On a related note, Italian prosecutors have now found that a storm was not to blame for the incident, according to findings shared with Sky News.

Going deeper, the weather on the day of the incident amounted to “little more than a squall, a sudden increase in wind speed that precedes thunderstorms and downpours,” which should have been manageable for the crew of the ship.

On the substance, Preliminary findings suggest that the yacht is thought to have sunk due to improper actions of the boat crew and their underestimation of the weather with certain safety devices not being activated properly.

Beyond the headlines, the investigation is also exploring the possibility of alleged crimes, including negligent shipwreck and multiple counts of manslaughter for the yacht’s captain and two of its crew members.

More precisely, the yacht’s manufacturers, Italian prosecutors, British marine investigators and survivors have all made different claims about why the boat sank so suddenly.

The bottom line

• The 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off the coast of the Italian island on 19 August 2024, killing seven people including British billionaire and tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.
• The MAIB report also challenged claims made by yacht builders The Italian Sea Group, finding that the Bayesian would capsize at a 70.6-degree heel, contrary to the builder’s assertion that it could recover from 73 degrees.
• The Bayesian was recovered from the sea 10 months after its sinking following a multi-million-pound operation.
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