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Bayesian shipwreck not due to bad weather - Human errors under scrutiny
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Bayesian shipwreck not due to bad weather - Human errors under scrutiny

From Ta Nea · (6m ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Investigators have concluded that the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian in August 2024, which resulted in seven deaths including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was caused by human error rather than severe weather.
  • Preliminary findings suggest the crew underestimated the weather conditions and made incorrect maneuvers, with some safety devices not being properly activated.
  • The yacht sank rapidly off the coast of Sicily, and legal proceedings are underway, with the yacht's owner suing the victim's widow for alleged revenue losses.

From the perspective of Ta Nea (Greece):

Η βύθιση του υπερπολυτελούς σούπερ γιοτ Bayesian δεν προκλήθηκε από καταιγίδα, σύμφωνα με τους ερευνητές, οι οποίοι αποδίδουν πλέον την τραγωδία σε ανθρώπινο λάθος του πληρώματος.

— ResearchersThe core finding of the investigation into the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian.

The tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, which claimed the lives of seven individuals including prominent British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, was not a consequence of a storm as initially suggested. Instead, a thorough investigation by Italian prosecutors points towards human error on the part of the crew as the primary cause of the disaster that occurred off the coast of Sicily in August 2024.

Η έρευνα που συνεχίζεται δείχνει ότι η αιτία της τραγωδίας δεν ήταν οι ακραίες καιρικές συνθήκες, όπως είχε ειπωθεί αρχικά, αλλά οι εσφαλμένοι χειρισμοί του πληρώματος.

— InvestigatorsFurther detail on the cause of the tragedy, contrasting initial assumptions with investigative findings.

Eyewitness accounts of a "whirlwind" were examined, but experts concluded it was merely a brief gust of wind preceding storms. The investigation's preliminary findings indicate that the 184-foot yacht capsized and sank due to the crew's misjudgment of the weather and incorrect actions. Crucially, certain safety devices were reportedly not activated, contributing to the catastrophic outcome. The yacht, valued at approximately £30 million, went down in just 16 minutes after experiencing dangerous oscillations and losing its anchor.

Οι ειδικοί σημειώνουν ότι οι καιρικές συνθήκες μπορούσαν να αντιμετωπιστούν επιτυχώς από το πλήρωμα.

— ExpertsAn assessment by experts regarding the crew's capability to handle the weather conditions.

The legal ramifications are now unfolding. The Italian Sea Group (TISG), the yacht's owner, has initiated legal action against the widow of Mike Lynch, seeking £400 million for alleged revenue losses. This legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the tragedy, which also involved the deaths of other notable figures. The focus remains on understanding the sequence of events and assigning responsibility for the loss of life and the vessel.

Τα προκαταρκτικά ευρήματα δείχνουν ότι το σκάφος μήκους 184 ποδιών ανετράπη και βυθίστηκε λόγω λανθασμένων ενεργειών των μελών του πληρώματος, τα οποία φέρονται να υποτίμησαν τη σοβαρότητα του καιρού.

— Preliminary findingsDetails from the preliminary investigation into the yacht's sinking.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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