When the passengers and crew of the Bayesian set sail along Sicily’s coast, they had no idea of the horror that awaited them. In the early hours of Monday 19th August, as the yacht lay moored outside Porticello harbour, it was hit by a huge downburst from a storm and winds of over 100 kmph. Fifteen people survived but seven others, including owner Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, lost their lives.
The Sinking Of A Superyacht: How Safe Is Your Voyage? (1x60’) provides a dramatic, minute-by-minute account of the events leading up to the tragedy and its aftermath. Through interviews with people involved in the disaster, rescuers, investigators, yacht designers, climate scientists, oceanographers, and other expert analysis, the documentary sheds light on the challenges facing the operators of both yachts and cruise ships, and how their crews deal with them. The film also analyses the implications of this event for future marine designers and provides tips on safety for anyone setting out on a cruise or charter.