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Italian prosecutors have officially opened an investigation into James Cutfield, the captain of a superyacht owned by British technician Mike Lynch, after the ship sank off the coast of Sicily last week, killing Lynch and six others. reports.
Mr Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealander, is being investigated for manslaughter and the shipwreck, Italian newspapers said. Republic And Corriere della Sera He said.
Tributes have been paid to Hannah Lynch, who died with her father on a superyacht.
Bayesian’s chief steward Sasha Murray, who was rescued from the boat, described Hannah as “a diamond in a sea of stars”.
“What most people may not have seen was the extraordinarily strong, deep and loving relationship he shared with his parents, whom he adored more than anything,” he added.
Morgan Stanley chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judith Bloomer, Clifford Chance attorney Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo also died on the boat.
WATCH: Firefighter reveals final moments of seven dead in Bayesian tragedy
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 07:30
The captain of the superyacht is under investigation following the sinking, according to reports
Italian prosecutors have officially opened an investigation into Captain James Cutfield, the superyacht owned by British technician Mike Lynch, after the ship sank off the coast of Sicily last week, killing Lynch and six others. reports.
Mr Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealander, is being investigated for manslaughter and the shipwreck, Italian newspapers said. Republic And Corriere della Sera He said.
Marusha Muzaffar26 Aug 2024 07:25
The billionaire’s superyacht trip to celebrate the end of a 13-year legal battle ended in tragedy
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 06:28
Key questions for investigators of the Bayesian ferry tragedy in Sicily
- Why were the passengers on board not warned about escaping the boat?
- Why were there so many passengers in the same cabin?
- Why did the boat sink?
- Why aren’t nearby ships similarly affected?
- What weather warnings are Bayesian alerts used for?
- How long does it take to recover a sailing ship?
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 05:30
WATCH: Mike Lynch’s friend mourns ‘incredibly tragic’ death after being cleared of fraud trial
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 04:36
Mike Lynch ‘became like family,’ says former court-appointed guardian
A court-appointed armed guard tasked with making sure Mike Lynch doesn’t go into hiding while facing fraud charges has paid tribute to the tech mogul, saying the security team has “become less detailed and more like family”.
Rollo Igno described Mr Lynch’s daughter Hannah as “a memory of a beautiful soul”.
Mr Igno said he had the “privilege” of spending “every waking moment” with Mr Lynch while he was in custody in San Francisco, describing it as a “life-changing” detail unlike anyone else he worked with.
“As an executive security agent, the number one rule is simple, don’t get too close to the president,” he said.
“They’re not your friends, they’re a client and the relationship is strictly professional. But with Mike, that didn’t fly with him, and for me that reign quickly dissolved.
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 03:27
Full report: Manslaughter investigation launched after Mike Lynch’s Bayesian ferry sinks
Italian public prosecutor Ambrogio Cardozio, from the nearby town of Termini Imeris, said he had opened a preliminary investigation into manslaughter and negligent shipwreck. No specific suspects have been named yet.
Read the full report below:
Jabed Ahmed26 Aug 2024 01:35
Giant masts, moon pools and polar explorer pods: how the world of yachts was overdone
Giant Masts, Moon Pools and Explorer Pods: How the World of Yachts Was Overwhelmed
The sinking of Mike Lynch’s ‘unsinkable’ yacht was not only a heartbreaking tragedy but also gave us a rare glimpse into the super shitting fraternity. Here, Boat International’s Lucy Dunn looks at a secretive and innovative team and asks how such a high-end sailboat could have sunk…
Jabed Ahmed25 Aug 2024 23:26