August 21st 2024.
The search for the six missing individuals from the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian has now taken a technological turn, as rescuers have called in the help of diving robots. The luxurious cruise on the Mediterranean Sea turned into a nightmare when the 180-foot yacht capsized during a violent storm in the early hours of Monday. It is believed that a waterspout may have caused the vessel to sink. Out of the 22 passengers on board, 15 were rescued, and three bodies have been recovered. That leaves four people still unaccounted for, including Mike Lynch, a well-known software mogul often referred to as "Britain's Bill Gates."
To keep up with the latest updates on the search and rescue efforts, many have been following The Agency's live blog on the Sicily yacht sinking. However, the search has been facing numerous challenges. The yacht now rests 165 feet below the surface, making it difficult for divers to stay underwater for longer than 12 minutes. Inside the sunken ship, they are met with narrow corridors and countless pieces of furniture and debris blocking their path.
In light of these challenges, the Italian coastguard, Guardia Costiera, has revealed that they are now utilizing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This advanced technology allows rescuers to control the vehicle from above the water, using a joystick similar to playing a video game. This means that they can explore the depths of the sea without actually having to physically dive into it. The coastguard stated that they have deployed a team of eight divers and an ROV to assist in the search.
The ROV being used by the coastguard is capable of reaching depths of up to 300 meters, just shy of the world record for the deepest scuba dive at 332.35 meters. It also has the ability to navigate the underwater terrain for up to seven hours. These types of robots are commonly used in search and rescue missions, military operations, and even to inspect nuclear power plant tanks. They can travel at speeds of up to five kilometers per hour and vary in weight from a few kilograms to several thousand.
Equipped with cameras and lights, the ROV can transmit images and videos back to the ship, providing valuable information to aid in the investigation. The coastguard has stated that these visuals will be sent to prosecutors in Termini Imerese, a city near where the yacht sank, who are conducting an investigation into the incident. The use of the ROV is just one of the many tools that Italian officials are hoping will help them locate the missing passengers.
Unfortunately, the missing individuals include the likes of Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, as well as Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy. Also among the missing are Christopher Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance, and his wife Neda. The tragic sinking of the luxury yacht occurred off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo. Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted of fraud charges in a US trial, had been accused of defrauding HP when he sold his company, Autonomy, to the tech giant for a whopping $11 billion.
The tragedy has been further compounded by the death of Stephen Chamberlain, a former vice president of finance for Autonomy, who passed away after being struck by a car while out for a run just two days before the yacht sank. As the search and rescue efforts continue, we can only hope that the use of advanced technology like the ROV will help bring closure to the families of the missing passengers and provide answers as to how this tragic incident occurred.
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