Superyacht captain Mike Lynch is being investigated for manslaughter following the tragic sinking of the Sicily – CGWALL USA News

Bayesian yacht sinking in Sicily: Sicily, Italy – The captain of the luxury superyacht Bayesianwhich tragically sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19, is now being investigated for manslaughter and shipwreck, according to Italian authorities. Seven people died in the disaster, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.

James Cutfield, the 51-year-old New Zealand-born captain of the Bayesianis under surveillance as prosecutors investigate whether his actions – or possible negligence – contributed to the yacht's rapid demise. The vessel, owned by Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, capsized near Porticello during a severe storm, leaving 22 passengers and crew on board trapped.

Italian prosecutors in the city of Termini Imerese, led by Ambrogio Cartosio, have indicated they may be investigating multiple cases of manslaughter and negligent ship handling. Cutfield has been questioned twice since the incident, but no other crew member has been officially named in the investigation.

Experts believe the position of the yacht's hatch covers and retractable keel may be key factors in the shipwreck. Maritime law professor Martin Davies of Tulane University's Admiralty Law Institute suggests that the ship may have been more prone to capsizing if the yacht's keel – a crucial component for stability – had not been lowered. In addition, if the yacht's side hatches had remained open, the ship would have filled with water more quickly, leading to a rapid sinking.

Franco Romani, a naval architect who was involved in the design of the Bayesianstressed that the yacht was built to withstand all weather conditions, but the possibility that human error may have played a role in the tragedy is being carefully examined.

With the Bayesian Because the ship is registered in the United Kingdom, British authorities are expected to launch their own investigation into the ship's sinking. While the ship's owner, Bacares, is unlikely to face criminal charges under British law, the investigation could focus on the ship's captain or crew for possible negligence.

The downfall of the Bayesian has caused an uproar in the maritime community as the yacht was considered an engineering marvel that could withstand adverse weather conditions. The outcome of the investigation could have far-reaching implications for maritime safety standards and the responsibility of captains who operate luxury vessels in dangerous conditions.

As the investigation continues, the world will be watching closely to see if charges are brought and how this high-profile case unfolds.