Recovery Operations
Salvage teams have successfully lifted the boom, anchor, and a sail pole from the , marking significant progress in recovering the yacht that sank off , killing seven, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter.
The recovery is complicated by the yacht's depth and the need for safe lifting methods, with remote-controlled tools now more heavily utilized after a diver's death during salvage efforts. The hull is expected to be raised by late May.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Investigations into the sinking focus on structural issues, crew actions, and the yacht's stability against high winds. No criminal charges have been filed, but the captain and two crew members are under scrutiny.
British and Italian authorities are conducting separate inquiries, with British inquest proceedings initiated for the deceased British nationals. The yacht's recovery will aid in determining the cause of the tragedy.