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On August 19, 2024, at 0614 local time (central European daylight time), the 184-ft recreational yacht Bayesian capsized and sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy, during a severe weather event. Aboard the vessel were 22 persons (10 crewmembers and 12 passengers). Seven persons were fatally injured (1 crewmember and 6 passengers), and 15 were rescued.

The United States has been invited to participate in the investigation as a substantially interested State (SIS). When a flag State and/or investigating State designates the United States an SIS, the US Coast Guard represents the US Administration. The NTSB was invited to participate in the investigation by the Coast Guard. 

The Coast Guard (Coast Guard Activities Europe) and NTSB will participate in the investigation of this casualty with the United Kingdom (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) under the International Maritime Organization Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident.       ​