Lessons Articles

The Bayesian Tragedy: Seeking Answers and Ensuring Safety in Yachting

The silhouette of the sunken yacht Bayesian finally broke the surface off Porticello, Sicily, a sight made all the more tragic by the loss of lives it represents. It was an uncomfortable reminder of the unknowns that loom large in the marine industry. The Bayesian accident brought to light the hard truths of professional sailing. Even though she was managed and crewed by trained professionals, powerful in size at 60 meters, and equipped with stability documentation, she capsized - causing the loss of seven lives.

The sinking gained worldwide attention, resulting in a whirlpool of speculation, blame, and misinformation. It took the interim report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch to provide a comprehensive picture of what transpired. The report pointed out operational and systematic failures that might have contributed to the tragedy, suggesting that the accident might have been prevented.

25-06-2025

A Sailor's Tale: How a Maritime Mishap Turned into a Crucial Lesson in Survival

Imagine this—an azure expanse, the sun’s golden rays dancing on the ocean’s skin,and suddenly, a man is overboard. While this dramatic event might hold well for a tale told ‘round the sailor’s bar, it’s a situation that holds inherent peril, one for which every seafarer must be well-prepared. The protagonist in this aquatic narrative found himself in a similar dilemma, bereft of a contingency plan and left grappling in the vast blue, struggling to reclaim his seafaring craft.

27-02-2025