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Bayesian superyacht: Investigation suggests crew to blame for sinking of Mike Lynch’s vessel

The Independent·Maira Butt·about 1 month ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed 10 months after sinking An investigation has found that the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off Sicily, which killed seven people including British billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, was not caused by a storm as initially suspected, according to reports. Italian prosecutors suggest the yacht sank due to improper actions by the crew and their underestimation of the weather, with certain safety devices not being activated correctly. The investigation is exploring alleged crimes including negligent shipwreck and multiple counts of manslaughter against the yacht's captain and two crew members. This new finding contradicts earlier reports, including one from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) which cited extreme winds sufficient to tip the boat over.…

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