Builder sues Bayesian widow and crew

When the 184-foot luxury yacht Bayesian sank in a storm at anchor off the Sicilian coast, seven of the 22 people on board died. The yacht capsized in the strong wind, and it was believed that the 237-foot aluminum mast – second highest mast in the world – was a contributing factor. This update comes from Peter Swanson at Loose Cannon:

Yacht builder Perini Navi has sued the Bayesian widow, her captain, and two crew members, blaming them for the ship’s 2024 capsize and sinking and seeking $540 million for a collapse in sales. The suit contradicts findings by British accident investigators, not to mention Loose Cannon’s extensive coverage pointing to design flaws.

The force behind the suit, which was filed in Sicily where the accident happened, is Giovanni Costantino, owner of The Italian Sea Group, which in turn is parent company to Perini Navi. – Full report