Over 60 people were crowded into a small boat that “rapidly and brutally” broke apart off the coast of France, authorities said.
Tag: Maritime Accidents and Safety
China and the Philippines Collide Again in the South China Sea
The United States condemned the episode near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea and reaffirmed its defense treaty with Manila.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.
Investigation Into Bayesian Yacht That Sank Off Sicily Broadens
Prosecutors are looking into the actions of two other crew members in connection with the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian, which caused the deaths of seven people.
Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct
The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.
Investigating Sinking of the Bayesian Yacht, Officials
The investigators searching for answers about the shipwreck, leaving seven dead, face questions about extreme weather and possible human error or problems with the yacht itself.
Authorities Open Manslaughter Investigation in Italy Yacht Sinking
A prosecutor involved in the inquiry into the sinking said it was “plausible” that crimes were committed during the accident.
Final Body Is Recovered From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily
Hannah Lynch, the 18-year-old daughter of the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was on board a yacht that was hit by a storm and went down in the early hours on Monday.
Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic
As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.
Mike Lynch’s Body Is Found After Sicily Yacht Sinking, Official Says
The authorities have recovered the bodies of all but one of the six people missing after disaster struck a yacht carrying the British software tycoon.