A luxury yacht belonging to British media tycoon Michael Lynch sank early Monday morning after being struck by a tornado. Seven people died, including Lynch and his daughter. The Italian prosecutor's office is investigating the cause of the tragedy. A press conference was scheduled for Sunday, but reports have already leaked to the media. informationwhat the investigation may concern.
Luxury Yacht Crew Made a Mistake? Clear Opinions
Italian prosecutors from Sicily were to open an investigation into the murder and accidental sinking of the ship. The investigators said that the investigation was not aimed at any specific individuals. It was at an early stage. The captain of the sailing ship had already been questioned in Palermo. He was questioned by two hours.
According to experts, the tragedy was caused by the crew who ignored the danger and weather forecastwhich predicted a storm. For this reason, no fishing vessel set out from Porticello on Sunday night. The yacht was supposed to have sunk immediately after the tornado struck.
Giovanni Costantino, the director of the Viareggio shipyard that built the yacht, said the tragedy could have been easily avoided with a little more caution. “Our yachts are absolutely safe. The tragedy was a combination of factors that contributed to a whole chain of bad decisions by the crew,” he told Italian media.
Insurers are waiting for the prosecutor's office's motions
The results of the investigation are very important for insurance companies. The yacht is estimated to be worth $30 million. There has been speculation that catastrophe Together with compensation for victims' families, it could cost insurers half a billion dollars, and if you take into account the policies of very wealthy victims, it could reach $2 billion.
A violent storm has sunk a 60-meter sailboat belonging to British media tycoon Michael Lynch, but initial inspections show it was structurally sound. That is why, in part because of the ongoing investigation, the salvage operation is ongoing.