The luxurious Bayesian superyacht tragically sank last year near Sicily, resulting in the loss of seven lives. A preliminary report from British maritime authorities suggests that the vessel capsized due to an extreme wind gust just moments after a young deckhand opted to post the squall on social media instead of alerting the captain.
In a swift turn of events, the yacht toppled onto its side as storm winds breached its protective awning, and chaos broke out as passengers and crew attempted to escape the flooding cabins. Captain Andrew Moll from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch stated, “Once the yacht had heeled beyond an angle of 70 degrees, the situation was irrecoverable.”
The yacht’s iconic single mast, one of the tallest globally, was highlighted as a major factor in its vulnerability during the storm. Prior findings have indicated that vessels of the same line typically feature two masts, suggesting that the Bayesian's design left it particularly at risk. Despite claims from its manufacturer that it was "unsinkable" when handled correctly, experts reviewing the report pointed to doubts surrounding the yacht's overall stability and balance.
This disaster prompts a serious conversation about yacht design and safety standards in maritime travel, urging stakeholders to reconsider the guidelines that govern these magnificent yet dangerous machines.
In a swift turn of events, the yacht toppled onto its side as storm winds breached its protective awning, and chaos broke out as passengers and crew attempted to escape the flooding cabins. Captain Andrew Moll from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch stated, “Once the yacht had heeled beyond an angle of 70 degrees, the situation was irrecoverable.”
The yacht’s iconic single mast, one of the tallest globally, was highlighted as a major factor in its vulnerability during the storm. Prior findings have indicated that vessels of the same line typically feature two masts, suggesting that the Bayesian's design left it particularly at risk. Despite claims from its manufacturer that it was "unsinkable" when handled correctly, experts reviewing the report pointed to doubts surrounding the yacht's overall stability and balance.
This disaster prompts a serious conversation about yacht design and safety standards in maritime travel, urging stakeholders to reconsider the guidelines that govern these magnificent yet dangerous machines.
