Salvage teams have made significant strides in the recovery operation of the Bayesian, with the stricken superyacht now resting in a near-upright position on the seabed of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
On 17 June, the vessel’s towering 72-metre mast was successfully detached using a precision diamond wire tool and laid on the seafloor, clearing the way for critical hull repositioning. Since then, salvors have partially parbuckled the hull with the assistance of lifting slings, marking a major phase in the complex operation.
Access has now been gained to the starboard side tank vents—previously pressed against the seabed 50 metres below the surface—and work is underway to install hoses and plugs. With these tasks progressing, the full righting of the hull is scheduled for this weekend (21–22 June).
Barring any weather-related delays, the Hebo-Lift 10 is expected to raise the hull to the surface on Saturday, followed by its transfer to Terminal Imerese on Monday, 23 June. There, the Bayesian will be lifted onto a custom-built steel cradle awaiting on the quayside.
Marcus Cave, director and head of naval architecture at TMC Marine, commented:
“The complex work to safely recover Bayesian has progressed quickly in the past week by the contractors’ personnel. Over the coming days, all going well, the vessel’s final recovery will take place this weekend and lead to her ultimate safe delivery to the authorities in Terminal Imerese.”
Pollution mitigation efforts remain active at the site, with a strict exclusion zone still in effect to ensure environmental and operational safety.
The operation represents a significant technical feat in modern salvage and underscores the meticulous planning required to recover a vessel of this scale under such challenging conditions.
