Three crew members of the Bayesian superyacht are under investigation for negligence following its sinking off Porticello, Sicily, which resulted in seven deaths. Captain James Cutfield, chief engineer Timothy Parker Eaton, and deckhand Matthew Griffiths face potential criminal charges. The investigation highlights failures in emergency response during a severe storm.
Italian prosecutors have seized three ferries from Tirrenia-Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione over allegations of falsifying environmental performance documents. The investigation now includes bribery of government officials, police officers, and others. Officials are under investigation, with some facing house arrest. Tirrenia allegedly provided free travel and gifts to officials, tampered with vessels, and embezzled public funds.
Efforts to enhance port capabilities for shore power are underway in Italy, with Cavotec securing €7 million in orders for sustainable technologies. The company will supply systems for cruise ships, Ro-Ro vessels, and containerships in western and southern Italy. The growing trend of onshore power connection is expected to continue, with significant growth projected by 2028.
Stralsunder Ostseestaal GmbH & Co. KG, through its business unit Ampereship, delivered two electric solar ferries to Lago d’Iseo in Italy. These ferries, the first in Italy, were commissioned by Navigazione Lago d’Iseo. Each ferry is equipped with two 100 kW electric drives and powered by shore power and solar modules, designed for 140 passengers.
Juan Matias Gil, a search and rescue officer with Médecins Sans Frontières, criticized Italian laws and policies as unsustainable for their operations on the ship Geo Barents. Italian politicians accused organizations like Doctors Without Borders of encouraging illegal migration by providing rescue services at sea. This clash reflects a larger debate.
Italy’s strict counter-migration policies have forced MSF’s rescue vessel Geo Barents to leave the Central Mediterranean route. The new law requires immediate port entry after each rescue and disembarkation at distant ports, hindering rescue operations. MSF has suspended missions due to repeated detentions, highlighting the challenges faced under Italian regulations.
Specialist divers are tirelessly searching for Hannah Lynch, who went missing after a celebration on a superyacht in San Francisco hosted by a British tech tycoon. Concerns are high that she may still be inside the ship or thrown into the sea. The Italian coastguard’s theory is she is inside the boat as plans to raise it are on hold.
On August 19th, tragedy struck in Palermo, Sicily as the luxury yacht “Bayesian” sank during a violent storm. One man died and six are missing, including British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Eyewitnesses reported the yacht disappearing into the waves, with 15 survivors, including a one-year-old child. Divers are investigating the cause of the incident at a depth of 49 meters.
The exhibition explores the parallels between Venice and Bangkok, with a focus on the intricate canals of the latter. Featuring works by various artists, the exhibition delves into themes of colonialism, spirituality, and indigenous histories, offering a unique perspective on Southeast Asian art and culture. Follow updates at smc.bkkartbiennale.com.
Archaeologists believe Stone Age sailors used catamarans to cross the Mediterranean 7,000 years ago. Excavated from a Neolithic village near Rome, five large carved wooden canoes suggest long-distance excursions. Evidence of “T-shaped” holed objects indicates sailors may have ventured further afield, possibly even creating double-hulled catamarans for safety and capacity.
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have agreed to delay the delivery of the new cruise ship Sun Princess just two weeks before its scheduled maiden voyage. The delay is due to “unforeseen challenges” at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The 175,500 gross ton ship was part of a two-ship order placed by Carnival Corporation in July 2018.
Carnival Corporation and Fincantieri are rumored to be finalizing a $5 billion new cruise ship construction order, breaking the drought on large cruise ship orders since the pandemic. The order would break records in ship size and dollar value, reiterating Carnival’s leadership in the industry.
