titania yacht crew members

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“What makes MY TITANIA more than a Superyacht is its magical crew.

The level of service you will receive is impeccable and we cater for all needs and requirements”.

Clinton Harkness

Position: captain.

About  Clinton

Clinton re-joins the vessel after departing 7 years ago to complete his Officer of the Watch Studies. Clinton is originally from a small town in Victoria, Australia but has resided in Barcelona on and off for the last 3 years. With over a decade of experience in the yachting industry, Clinton has honed his skills and expertise and earned his Master’s Qualification along the way.

Clinton is an avid sports fan who enjoys watching all sports. Clinton takes particular enjoyment in racing Kyle Rooke for the title of “Fastest Man Alive” on Titania.

When Clinton is not onboard you can generally find him on the golf course or watching his favorite football team, Liverpool.

Clinton enjoys travelling and has travelled to over 50 countries in the world. During his spare time, he continues to study Spanish, with his Colombian fiancé always reminding him of the need to speak the language.

Nationality: Australian

Languages: English

Previous Yachts: M/Y Predator 72M, M/Y Titania 71M, M/Y Rahil 54M, M/Y Hermitage

Shaun Lauri

About Shaun

Shaun started his maritime career over a decade ago when he worked as a commercial fisherman along the rugged coastline of his native country, South Africa. From sailing sub-Antarctic waters to dodging sharks off the southern tip of Africa, Shaun has real maritime experience you can depend on underneath that grin and easy-going attitude of his.

In more recent years Shaun has travelled the world on some of the most prestigious yachts. It is here that some 10 years of local cruising knowledge will help lead you and your friends from the most exotic dive spots in the Caribbean to the most romantic, happening hot spots along the Mediterranean coastline.

Nationality: South African

Previous Yachts: M/Y Oceana 55m

Interests: Long Walks on the Beach, Watersports, Outdoor Activities

Dallas Agius

Position: chief officer.

About  Dallas

Dallas is from the beautiful Northern beaches of Sydney Australia. Growing up, he was always in and around the water and any spare time was filled with surfing and sailing. Dallas studied I.T. before moving into hospitality, and eventually into Yachting in 2008. He has worked on a variety of yachts ranging from 42m up to 81m, some of which have taken him off the beaten track to destinations such as the Galapagos Archipelio!

He is very passionate about Surfing, Freediving and Spearfishing, as well as learning to Kiteboard since joining the Yachting Industry. This was in between time spent completing his Master 3000gt licence. Other interests include snowboarding, photography, and track days on his motorcycle, so it is safe to say he loves the outdoors!

Previous Yachts: M/Y Resilience 65. M/Y Air 81m, M/Y Kogo 72m, M/Y Cloud 9 60m

Interests: Surfing, Freediving, Spearfishing, Snowboarding and Photography

Chief Officer

Harry Martin

Position: second officer.

About Harry

Nationality: British

Previous Yachts: M/Y Tabia 56m and M/Y Vector 57m

Interests: Rock Climbing, Hiking and Surfing

Second Officer

Harry Strong

Position: deckhand.

Harry is from Southampton, in the south of England. Upon finishing college, he opened his own removals and second-hand furniture business, which he ran in between travelling to different countries around the world.

He has since been in yachting for 2 years now, which has further enhanced his passion for travelling and experiencing different cultures. In his free-time he likes to play tennis, go to the gym and go on hikes.

Previous Yachts: M/Y Predator 73m, M/Y SKAT 71m

Interests: Hiking, Travelling & Tennis

Rufus Lewis

Position: lead deckhand.

About Rufus

Rufus is originally from Cardiff, Wales but has lived in Spain for the past 20 years. He is an accomplished sportsman, having competed in triathlons and Ironman for Great Britain. Rufus returned to the UK for his A-levels, where he studied Music, Spanish, and sports, gaining fluency in Spanish.

He has 2 years previous yacht experience, working on a private 70m. Rufus’ main hobbies are sports, and he still competes in triathlons and Ironman recreationally.

Languages: English, Spanish

Previous Yachts: M/Y Hermitage 70m

Interests: Triathlons and Ironman

Lead Deckhand

Luke Blackshaw

Luke is a passionate water sports enthusiast with a love for adventure and the open seas. Originally from the UK, he moved to Australia as a child and discovered his true calling in teaching kids how to master various water sports. This experience led Luke to the world of yachting, where he found the perfect blend of his skills and passions. When not in the water, he enjoys taking pictures with his drone, as well as keeping fit and training in MMA. Get ready to learn with Luke and embark on unforgettable aquatic adventures!

Nationality: Australian, British

Previous Yachts: M/Y OMAHA 50m

Interests: Drone photography, Efoiling, Fitness and MMA

William Bradshaw

About William

Will’s home is Camperdown Australia where he grew up with his 6 siblings and parents. Will comes from a sporty family where his father was a cyclist in the 1980s Olympic Games. After studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Marketing) Will worked as a Nanny in London.

Will likes spending his time off in Bali, surfing, relaxing and training for the Melbourne Fire Brigade which he eventually would like to join.

Nationality:  Australian

Previous Yachts:  M/Y Secret 82m, M/Y Coral Island 73m

Interests:  Sports, Music & Travel

Dylan Lewis

About Dylan

Dylan is from the UK, but having grown up on the Costa del Sol, Spain means he has always had an affinity for the sea and anything adventurous. He enjoys keeping himself fit and healthy in order to make the most of any opportunity that he may come across.

Dylan previously worked in the yachting industry before switching to a different role on the ocean, and joined the British Royal Marines. He has since returned to yachting to continue his career in seafaring, and make the most of working in some amazing places around the world.

Languages: English & Spanish Previous Yachts: M/Y Hermitage 68m, M/Y Vicky 59m, M/Y That’s Amore 42m Interests: Skiing, Hiking, Boxing

Position: Deckhand/Carpenter

About Andrew

Dylan is from the beautiful Bay of Plenty, Tauranga New Zealand. He previously worked in the construction industry as a Carpenter as well as in the snow sports industry. Dylan grew up around boats so has always had a keen interest in the Maritime industry and Yachting. Keeping fit and healthy is a big part of Dylan’s life and he has a real passion for water sports.

Nationality: New Zealander

Previous Yachts: Titania is Dylan’s first Yacht

Interests: Surfing, Free diving, Rock Climbing and Rugby

Deckhand/Carpenter

Position: Chief Engineer

Kyle joined yachting in 2009, coming from a background of commercial boats and cruise liners. Kyle is an energetic and enthusiastic crew member, holding the title of the ‘Fastest Man Alive’ in the Titania Olympics. Kyle has cruised the waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. He has also travelled to over 50 countries.

In his spare time, Kyle enjoys sports such as football, rugby and tennis. Kyle was born in Manchester, England but is not a Manchester United supporter.

Nationality – British

Languages – English

Previous Yachts – M/Y Eclipse 167m, M/Y Baton Rouge 63m

Interests – Kyle enjoys watching football, reading, cooking, fine dining and travelling.

Chief Engineer

About Samuel

Kyle joined the yachting industry in 2014, having grown up in Durban, South Africa. He loves being outdoors, including camping in big Game Parks back and bike riding. Kyle is a big sports fan, enjoying playing and watching both rugby and football. He also enjoys working on his Land Rover when at home.

Nationality:  South African

Previous Yachts: M/Y Phoenix 2 90m and M/Y Sky 50m

Interests: Watching Rugby, Travelling, Scuba Diving, and Long walks on the Beach

Curtis Lewis

Position: second engineer.

About Curtis

Curtis grew up in a small seaside village in the North West of Wales. He spent lots of his childhood on the beach, enjoying cliff jumping, swimming and paddle boarding. From a young age, Curtis has been surrounded by life at sea, as his father and his uncle both worked in the Royal Navy, as a Chief Engineer and an Electro Technical Officer respectively. He spent many hours going around his father’s ship and joined the Merchant Navy for a short while, before switching to a career onboard Superyachts. In his spare time, Curtis loves exploring new towns and taking part in various activities from thrill-seeking adventures to relaxing walks. He also enjoys playing rugby and cycling, as well as spending time with his family.

Languages: English & Welsh

Previous Yachts: M/Y Devocean 37m, M/Y Severin*s 55m, M/Y Sibelle 68m

Interests: Rugby, Cycling, Travelling & Walking

Second Engineer

Brendan Hannigan

About Brendan

Brendan is originally from Cork in Ireland but is now living with his son in a town called Retford in the UK. He started his career on cruise ships and spent most of his time on Queen Mary 2.

Brendan has done one temp job on a yacht before, therefore making Titania his first permanent job on a yacht. Whenever he goes back home, he enjoys to spend time playing with his son or going to the gym.

Nationality: Irish

Previous Yachts: N/A

Michael Wardell

Position: third engineer.

About Michael

Michael is originally from Auckland, New Zealand but has lived in London on and off for the past six years. Before yachting, he worked in the electrical industry for over ten years but has since decided to change his pathway and enter the world of yachting, something he is very much enjoying and passionate about.

Michael is a huge sports fan and when he is not in the engine room, you can find him catching up on all of the latest sports.

Previous Yachts: M/Y Polar Star 63M, M/Y Hermitage 69m

Interests: Playing Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Diving, Exercising, Drawing, and Painting.

Third Engineer

Jamie-Storm Meyer

Position: chief stewardess.

About Jamie-Storm

Born in Durban and raised in Cape Town, Jamie’s life has always revolved hugely around the ocean. Jamie grew up on the West Coast of South Africa and spent most of her days surfing, diving, and chasing the next big adventure. Growing up she loved sports and was a keen lifesaver, which then led her to move to the United Kingdom to work as a Lifeguard and on Rescue Lifeboats. Being a sun lover and ocean fanatic, she decided to join the yachting and has worked her way up the industry ladder over the years. She loves the outdoors, fitness, and anything ocean related. Jamie has traveled extensively during her time in the industry and loves being at sea. During her years in the industry, she has been able to achieve a high level of guest service and attention to detail. With her approachable and cheerful manner, she aims to elevate all guest experiences on board and can never be found without a smile on her face.

Languages:  English

Previous Yachts:  M/Y Amarula Sun 50m, M/Y M3 50m, M/Y Dragonfly

Interests:  Surfing, Scuba Diving, Free Diving, Running, Fitness and Hiking.

Chief Stewardess

Roxy Tranfield

Roxy was born and raised in a small peninsula town in Wirral UK, a town close to the well-known area of Liverpool – Once Roxy speaks, you are bound to figure this out quickly! After studying Criminology, Roxy joined the police as a Special Constable, but as someone with a big positive personality, a zest for life and adventure, she soon knew this was not her future career. She then stumbled upon yachting, and after 9 years in the industry, it is fair to say that she absolutely loves it. Roxy has a passion for travel, fitness and when she can she loves to watch the sunrise and sunset every day whilst doing yoga, and what better place to do that than from the ocean!

Previous Yachts: M/Y White Star 48m, M/Y Albatross 72m, M/Y Coral Ocean 72m, M/Y Predator 72m, M/Y Illusion V 58m.

Interests: Yoga, Travel, and Hiking.

Willow Davidson

Position: stewardess / purser.

About Willow

Willow grew up in a town called Peterborough in the Midlands, England. She joined yachting 5 years ago and has spent most of her time in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, though has been as far as India and Thailand! She loves looking after beautiful interiors and leading the housekeeping team to do so.

During her free time, she likes going for hikes, visiting new places, and socialising with friends.

Previous Yachts: M/Y Bravado 45m M/Y Coral Ocean 72m M/Y Soaring 68m

Stewardess / Purser

Georgia Dorrington

Position: second stewardess.

About Georgia

Growing up on a farm with 9 sheep dogs in Glasgow, Scotland, Georgia threw in her muddy wellies and qualified as a beauty therapist. After a very successful 3 years working in various spas around Glasgow and Edinburgh, she took her skills to Greece for some much-deserved sunshine! Here she stumbled across the world of yachting. Georgia continues to bring new, creative, and fresh ideas to the table, with her bubbly personality she’s always got a smile on her face. In the future, Georgia aspires to be a veterinary nurse, travelling the world saving animals through various humanitarian programs, and truly making a difference.

Previous Yachts : M/Y Talisman 70m, M/Y Seven Seas 109m

Interests : Dogs, Beauty, Travelling, Fitness

Second Stewardess

Position: Head of Housekeeping

Sina grew up surrounded by the mountains in Switzerland. She joined yachting almost 5 years ago, after working as a dive instructor for several years. She loves having the sea as her office and having nature as her constant companion. Sina likes to spend her free time outdoors and loves anything in, or on the ocean, but also enjoys a good hike and yoga. As well as the Mediterranean and Caribbean she has spent a few years of her career in the South Pacific

Yacht interiors are her deep-rooted passion and she is thrilled to welcome you onboard, ensuring your stay is nothing short of unforgettable.

Languages: Swiss German, German, English

Previous boats: M/Y Phoenix 2 90m, M/Y Mea Culpa 42m, S/Y Halekai 40m, M/Y Madsummer 95m

Interests: Surfing, Diving, Yoga, exploring.

Head of Housekeeping

Claudia Hennop

Position: stewardess.

About Claudia

Claudia grew up in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. She grew up riding horses from a young age, whereby she competed at a regional and national level. Her passion for travel and the ocean led her to the South of France where she started working on yachts. She then expanded her travel interest to the Middle East. She worked closely with high-profile people where she learnt high levels of service and guest interaction. Claudia takes pride in her work and is always pushing for excellence. She has a bubbly personality which makes her fun to be around.

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Previous Yachts: M/Y Ocean Bird 55m

Interests: Fitness, Hiking and Horse-Ridding

Ciara Doyle

About Ciara

Ciara grew up in Cornwall where she lived by the coast in a village called Porthleven. She spent three years studying fashion promotion at Manchester Metropolitan University but after, decided to pursue a career in yachting to work and travel the world.

Her first yacht was based in The Bahamas and south Florida where she spent 8 months doing charters and private trips. Ciara enjoys all aspects of working on yachts and would eventually like to progress her way up the industry ladder.

Previous Yachts: M/Y M2

Interests: Swimming in the Sea, Coastal Walks, Pilates

Rebecca Krowitz

Position: spa stewardess.

About Rebecca

Rebecca was raised on a small wine farm in Oudshoorn, South Africa, where her love for good food, hospitality and the surrounding nature was nurtured from a young age. Pursuing her passion for wellness and beauty, she studied Somatology and became a qualified and experienced masseuse and skin care aesthetician. Rebecca’s career took her to a prestigious 5-star lodge in a game reserve, where she delighted guests with exceptional spa and hospitality services, as well as deepening her appreciation for nature. Continuing her professional journey, Rebecca advanced her expertise by collaborating with doctors to provide skincare treatments of the highest quality. Her lifelong love for the outdoors and adventure, coupled with her dedication to great service led her to yachting and makes her able to offer guests an unforgettable experience.

Nationality: South African.

Languages: English and Afrikaans.

Previous Yachts: Titania is Rebecca’s first yacht.

Interests: Wildlife, Nature, and trying different cuisines.

Spa Stewardess

Mashenka Cottle

About Mashenka

Mashenka hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a certified spa therapist specializing in both aesthetics and body therapy. Her primary objective and utmost satisfaction stem from assisting individuals in achieving their optimal appearance and well-being, a commitment she continually upholds.

The highlight of her day consists of going for a hike, taking a scenic walk or running in the outdoors, especially by the ocean where she finds solace and sunshine. She is deeply passionate about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Mashenka also has a strong love for yachting as this is where she gets to live up to both careers on the ocean and in the spa, the best of both worlds!

Previous Yachts: Titania is Mashenka’s first yacht

Interests: Hiking, Running, Beauty and being outdoors

Thomas Dyer

Position: head chef.

About Thomas

Born from a family of chefs, Thomas grew up cooking with his family in their home in Cyprus. Thomas turned this family tradition into a career and studied at Westminster in London. After successfully completing his culinary studies, Thomas travelled the world cooking for incredible restaurants in places such as Sydney, the United States and London. In London he loved working in the open-fire grill restaurant operated by the renowned restaurant group Ottolenghi.

He is passionate about fresh cooking packed with lots of flavour! His healthy focus translates to a love of cooking fresh vegetables. He is an expert in breadmaking and proclaims he can cook anything over a flame fire and he will!

Previous Yachts: M/Y Fountainhead 87m and M/Y ARROW 75m

Interests: Rowing, Kiteboarding and Rock Climbing.

David Perez

About David

David is originally from Spain, but he was born in Basel – Switzerland. After working for 14 Years in restaurants with stations in Switzerland and international Resorts, he decided to start his own business with a company in the Private Cooking sector. Since then, he has worked for private families and superyachts around the world.

He also offers a catering service and provides chefs for restaurants and private clients. “Good food and happy guests”, is his daily motivation!

Nationality: Spain/Switzerland

Languages: English, Spanish, German

Previous Yachts: M/Y Hermitage 68m

Interests: Fine dining and travelling

Position: Sous Chef

Will was born in Kent, South East London but moved to Bristol when he was 6. He has always had a passion for food and cooking and began his career as a chef straight out of school at the age of 17. Will has been in the yachting industry for 6 years on various large boats, gaining experience from accomplished head chefs.

Will’s love for food extends outside of the Galley, as he enjoys trying out new restaurants and cuisines, as well as watching rugby.

Previous Yachts: M/Y Queen Miri 92m, M/Y Metis 63m

Interests: Cooking, Dining, and Watching Rugby

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TITANIA Yacht – Visionary $50M Superyacht

The yacht has done very well as a charter yacht. She was built in 2006 by Lurssen, the premium German shipbuilder.

The impressive yacht features exterior design by Espen Øino and interior furnishing by Francois Zuretti.

She offers exceptional amenities and a luxury yachting experience with her specialized crew members.

TITANIA yacht interior

The interior design of the TITANIA yacht went through a recent refit in 2018. The interior is defined as elegant and extravagant, with wide-open spaces and entertainment areas complemented by state-of-the-art amenities.

The interior design features floor-to-ceiling windows that pour in natural light, with rich woods and sumptuous fabrics that create a luxury feel. Zuretti is responsible for the lavish interior design of TITANIA.

There are seven cabins to accommodate 12 guests. The yacht has facilities for 20 crew members, including a Michelin star chef, beauty attendants, and a personal trainer.

One of the main features of the yacht is the expansive beach club with an extendable swim platform.

This feature, along with the pool, swim-up bar, and water toys, makes the yacht perfect for indoor-outdoor living.

Adding to the elegance, the salon features a grand piano. The lavish yachting experience offers a sauna, massage room, beauty salon, a gym with panoramic views, a jacuzzi, many entertainment spaces for dining, and a drop-down cinema in the sky lounge.

She also features scuba diving, jet skis, and other water toys. The yacht is perfect for entertaining.

Designed by Espen Øino, the renowned designer created a yacht that flows between indoor and outdoor spaces. She features a timeless silhouette built by expert yacht builders Lurssen in 2006.

In 2012 she was extended by 3.8m which made way for the luxury beach club that can also be used as a nightclub.

The TITANIA yacht also has the largest superyacht waterslide to ever have been built that comes down off the sun deck.

Specifications

The TITANIA yacht has a length of 73m, a beam of 13.1m, and a draft of 3.7m. She features two Caterpillar engines that give her a cruising speed of 12 knots. She can reach a max speed of 16 knots. She has a range of 5000 nautical miles.

She features zero-speed stabilizers, which offer a comfortable experience for guests by combating the roll of the yacht on the water.

She displaces 1894 gross tons and has a steel hull, aluminum superstructure, and a teak deck. She is built to Lloyds specifications and is MCA compliant.

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TITANIA YACHT CHARTER

73m  /  239'6   lurssen   2006 / 2020.

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Special Features:

• Full-beam main deck Owner's suite with private study, lounge and walk-in-wardrobe
• Premium wellness facilities, including sauna, massage room and beauty spa
• RYA-approved water sports centre boasting vast array of toys
• Expansive beach club with extendable swim platform
• Beautiful winter garden
• Well-appointed sundeck with enclosed gym
• Full-beam observation lounge

Putting the priority on indoor-outdoor living and jam-packed with a wealth of amenities, superyacht TITANIA has everything a discerning traveller could desire on a private yacht charter

The 73m/240ft custom motor yacht TITANIA was built by the renowned German shipyard Lurssen in 2006 and refit to exacting standards in 2018. Met with world acclaim on her launch, she continues to be one of the largest and most luxurious superyachts on the charter market.

Conceived by industry-leading designers, TITANIA is a firm favourite among her guests and an enduring charter icon. The very pinnacle of luxury, she fuses opulent design with an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and a wealth of modern amenities.

Exterior Design

TITANIA’s exterior design is the work of celebrated naval architect Espen Oeino, who has successfully penned a timeless and sophisticated silhouette, which encompasses an ample selection of versatile outdoor living, dining and entertainment areas. Primed for panoramic views, the sundeck is a haven for sun lover’s seeking out relaxation while a multitude of leisure options are at hand on the ‘pool deck’ below. As the name suggests, an inviting pool with a swim-up bar takes pride of place alongside a huge, U-shaped bar and alfresco dining setup for up to 14 guests. There are even more outdoor dining and lounging options on both the main deck and bridge deck below as well as a fabulous beach club. Equipped with a sauna, bar and sofa, this water-side area can transform from an enviable daytime hangout to a waterside night club.

Interior Design

Headed up by design firm Zuretti, the stunning interior of TITANIA immediately transports all those who step aboard into an opulent haven of unparalleled luxury and comfort. The lavish main salon features a show-stopping grand piano alongside an elegant lounge area and marble-topped bar. Further forward there is a regal dining salon, perfect for formal dinner parties. On the bridge deck, another dining space encircled by full-length glass windows creates an intimate setting for a special occasion, while the spacious skylounge forward is the place for family get-togethers with a bespoke games table and large HD TV screen. Overall, much of the interior is defined by rich, high-gloss woods, vivid pops of blue and complementing pale tones, ornate marble and other refined details. Plus, extensive glazing ensures the living spaces are flooded with natural light.

Guest Accommodation

Motor yacht TITANIA sleeps up to 12 guests in seven bespoke cabins, including an expansive master suite stretching across the forward section of the main deck. As well as full-beam sleeping quarters, an en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi, a walk-in wardrobe and a private study, there is an alluring raised massage area with panoramic views forward. Taking up a prime spot on the pool deck forward is a VIP suite, while a VIP cabin with huge glass windows is located amidships to starboard on the upper deck. The remaining accommodation found on the lower deck comprises four double cabins. All boast beautifully appointed marble bathrooms, and two feature pullman berths.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

The beach club housed in the 3.8-metre stern extension is the ideal space to enjoy the water when at anchor. A sumptuous sofa and bar ensure guests can unwind here while the children and young at heart take to an inflatable water park deployed from the swim platform. The trampoline and climbing frame, as well as a 13-metre-tall water slide cascading down from the sundeck, provide hours of fun for all the family. TITANIA is also an accredited RYA training centre, with two qualified jet ski instructors who can help charter guests get their licenses. By night, however, the beach club can transform into a sleek and stylish nightclub for water-side parties. In the interior, there is a widescreen HD TV in the skylounge for movie nights at sea, as well as a games table. Plus, all cabins are equipped with the latest entertainment systems.

TITANIA is dedicated to health and wellbeing, and this is reflected in her vast range of wellness facilities. Alongside the beach club sauna, there is a glass-enclosed veranda on the sundeck containing a brand a new climate-controlled gymnasium. The exercise area is stocked with state-of-the-art equipment and a fitness instructor is on hand to create personalised fitness plans. After working out, charterers can then retreat to the dedicated spa room on the upper deck where a resident beauty therapist and hairdresser offers a range of treatments and massages for heavenly pamper sessions.

Performance & Range

In addition to state-of-the-art audio visual and communication systems on board, TITANIA also features an ultra-modern zero speed stabilizer system. This reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother, more enjoyable cruising and berthing experience. With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and a range of 5,000nm from her 190,000-litre fuel tanks, her performance is unquestionably of equal standards to her magnificent leisure and entertainment facilities.

Titania has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these is a Flyboard for soaring over the water or swimming like a dolphin. In addition there are two sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature is a waterslide letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. If that isn't enough Titania also features Jet Skis, waverunners, towable toys, waterskis, a seabob and much more. Titania features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 8m/26'3" Royal Denship Tender to transport you in style.

Why Charter Titania

As one of the largest and most opulent superyachts available for charter, TITANIA is ideal for families, couples and group of friends looking to enjoy a premier cruising experience surrounded by the utmost luxury on a globally renowned vessel. Featuring a vast array of social and lounging spaces, TITANIA is undoubtedly a yacht capable of satisfying even the most diverse, as well as the most discerning, charter parties and travellers.  

Titania and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean.

This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 20 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials and reviews of the Titania provided by Charter clients.

The client was completely satisfied with the services. His feedback was that the staff, food, and experience was of high quality and he was pleased. His time on the yacht was enjoyable and you and your crew were most accommodating. It made a lasting impression on him.

Supplied by: Charter Broker

On Behalf of ****. His family, myself and my family, I wanted to send you a short note to thank you and the staff of Titania for the work you have all done over the last two weeks. You all did a great job in making us feel comfortable at every occasion and your flexibility in dealing with the changes that occurred during the journey was much appreciated. Once again thank you and the whole crew of Titania.

The yacht and quality of the crew were perfect and definitely up to standards. They keep a very good souvenir of this year’s cruise and would potentially consider coming back onboard next summer… Thank you for your help making this charter happen.

received short but sweet feedback from my client regarding his charter aboard TITANIA, he said it all went very well and they thoroughly enjoyed their holiday. He also said that Captain Will is a ‘very affable person’ and ‘a gentleman of distinction’. You can’t put it plainer than that J.

Stand Out Features

Exceptional water toy garage

Days at sea are more fun with a huge inflatable water park, tenders and water sports equipment

Al fresco dining

Dine in the natural sea air with full dining facilities on the aft deck

Superior sun deck pool bar

Perfect for daytime entertaining, the multi functional swimming pool boasts a swim up bar

The ultimate daytime hangout, the chic beach club can also convert into a stylish nightclub

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Titania has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Titania is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 8m  /  26'3 Royal Denship custom Tender
• 6.8m  /  22'4 Novurania Launch Tender 260 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Titania Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2013 Best Refitted Yacht Finalist
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• Entertainment

Titania is reported to be available to Charter with the following entertainment facilities:

Comprehensive audio-visual systems

Satellite television (upgrade 2015)

Kaleidoscope

Extensive music and DVD Library

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

APPROVED RYA WATER SPORTS CENTRE

Your family and friends could learn to use the water toys on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Motor Yacht Titania is a certified RYA Training Centre yacht.

'Titania' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€615,000 p/week + expenses Approx $683,500

High Season

€715,000 p/week + expenses Approx $794,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Sardinia, The Balearics

Winter Season

October - April

$615,000 p/week + expenses

$715,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

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TITANIA Motor yacht for charter

• Length: 73m (239.4ft)
• 12 guests in 7 cabins
• Built: 2006 (refitted 2018), Lurssen-Werft, Germany

TITANIA is designed for an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and is stamped with the pedigree of one of the world's premier shipyards. Her features include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and state-of-the-art amenities.

Exquisite elegance, boundless adventure; TITANIA redefines opulent luxury at sea

• Beach club at sea level
• Sauna, massage room and beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician
• Fully equipped glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer
• Two master cabins
• Large jacuzzi with swim up bar on the pool deck
• Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor
• Drop down cinema in sky lounge

About TITANIA

TITANIA is designed for an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and is stamped with the pedigree of one of the world's premier shipyards. Her features include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and state-of-the-art amenities.

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The yacht's stunning interior lets the light in at every opportunity, creating intimate spaces for guests to relax, as well as spacious entertaining areas. Sumptuous accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two breathtaking master suites, a VIP cabin and four doubles, all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems. This vast interior space is all accessible by the on-board elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer.

Tenders & toys

• 2 × Tenders
• 2 × Sailing dinghies
• Inflatable platform
• RYA training centre for jetskis & waverunners
• 2 × Waverunners
• 2 × Stand up jetskis
• 2 × SeaBobs
• 1 × Flyboard
• 1 × eFoil
• 2 × Kayaks
• 2 × Stand up paddleboards
• Inflatable tows
• Scuba diving equipment
• Snorkelling gear

Please note that tenders and toys are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Fitness equipment

• Cross trainer
• Free weights
• Personal trainer
• Resistance trainer
• Training bench
• Upright stationary bike
• Beauty salon
• Massage room
• On board masseuse

Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Testimonials

'From the first minute to the last, the trip was perfect. Titania is an incredible yacht in impeccable condition, the entire crew were lovely. Chef was absolutely fabulous providing amazing meals at every opportunity. There was no desire left unsatisfied.'

'It was a fantastic experience! The crew was truly sensational, with a superb cook - we had a lot of fun. I just want to say thank you again! You provided us with an unforgettable and wonderful vacation.'

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TITANIA for charter

Delivered by Lurssen in 2006 with stern extension in 2012 and a full interior refit in 2018, TITANIA’s exterior was penned by the renowned designer Espen Øino who created a timeless, sophisticated silhouette. The features of this impressive 73 metre superyacht include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation, expansive deck areas and state-of-the-art amenities. The yacht's stunning brand new interior exudes quality and style throughout. Rich woods and sumptuous fabrics enhance her classically elegant appointments and full-length windows flood the living areas with an abundance of natural light. The lavish main saloon provides expansive seating areas and comes complete with grand piano while the formal dining room seats up to 14 guests for silver service dinner parties. Up on the bridge deck, the spacious sky lounge has a fully stocked bar, bespoke games table and a large HD TV screen while the adjacent dining area is framed by floor to ceiling windows affording panoramic views. An elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer runs from the lower deck up to the pool deck. Sumptuous accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two expansive master suites, a VIP cabin and four generous doubles, all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems, ensuring all guests enjoy unparalleled comfort and luxury. The main deck master suite features a study, walk-in wardrobe, jacuzzi bathroom and private massage area.

The sun deck offers plenty of sun loungers and a stunning enclosed glass veranda accommodates a climate-controlled gymnasium with top of the range equipment. A fitness instructor is available on board for personal training sessions.

Well-being is a high priority on TITANIA and the resident massage/beauty therapist and hairdresser offer a range of treatments in the dedicated spa room on the upper deck, which leads out to the spectacular 4.5m long swimming pool/jacuzzi with swim-up bar and fountain feature. You can be pampered with a lime and ginger salt scrub or hot stone massage, before cooling off in the inviting pool.

The sea level beach club provides a sauna, bar and relaxing seating area with easy access to the water and the vast inventory of tenders and toys. The yacht is an accredited RYA training centre, with two qualified jetski instructors who can help guests pass their licenses. At night the beach club converts into a party zone with disco lights and state-of-the-art sound system. A complete aqua park can be deployed from the beach club to provide a safe splash zone, inflatable slide, trampoline and climbing frame, providing hours of fun for the whole family. The yacht also has one of largest superyacht slides ever built running from the dizzy heights of the sun deck.

With a charter-friendly, professional crew of 21, including two outstanding head chefs, TITANIA offers an unsurpassed charter experience that will leave enduring memories long after the journey’s end.

Specifications

• Name: TITANIA
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: Lurssen
• Naval Architect: Lurssen
• Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International
• Interior Designer: Francois Zuretti
• Refits: 2017,2021,2022,2022
• Length Overall: 73 metres
• Beam: 13.1 metres
• Max Draught: 3.7 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 1838

Construction

• Year of Build: 2006
• Hull Number: 13640
• Hull Type: Full Displacement
• Number of Decks: 4
• Classification: LR
• MCA Compliant: MCA Compliant:

Performance & Capacities

• Max Speed: 16 kn
• Cruising Speed: 13 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 166550 litres
• Water Capacity: 28000 litres
• Range: 4000 nm
• Make: Caterpillar
• Total power: 3700 hp
• Hull: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminium

Accommodation

• Passenger Rooms: 7
• Master Rooms: 2
• Double Rooms: 5

Cruising areas

• Summer: West-Med
• Winter: South-East Asia , Indian Ocean

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TITANIA Yacht for Charter

Lurssen’s 239.5-foot (73m) motor yacht TITANIA is one of the most exciting luxury superyachts available for charter.

With an extensive aqua park, a sea-level beach club and a garage full of water toys, there’s endless entertainment for both the young and the young at heart. Fitness-minded guests will love the onboard fitness trainer, ready to assist with your exercise routine and help you tone and sculpt in the fully stocked onboard gym. Later, relieve and relax in TITANIA’s spa with massage room and sauna. In addition, other members of the crew are trained estheticians, able to provide facials and an array of other pampering body treatments, utilizing both Eastern and Western techniques. The yacht also features a large Jacuzzi with a swim-up bar on the pool deck

TITANIA’s seven opulent staterooms are the epitome of luxury accommodation and welcome up to 12 guests. She features two master suites, one on the main deck with a private Jacuzzi and the other on an upper deck, offering incredible panoramic views, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck and four additional guests’ cabins on the lower deck. TITANIA’s elevator offers access to all decks from lower to the sundeck. Her interior spaces are flooded with natural light courtesy of large windows. The various salons aboard are ideally suited for entertaining with family and friends as they feature sumptuous furnishings in beautiful color palettes. The light and airy aesthetic onboard is both welcoming and relaxing and ensures total comfort. The layout is ideal for families or large groups of friends. Spend your evenings on board around the Grand Piano in the spacious lounge or dancing the night away in the nightclub, which serves as a beach club with a sauna during the day.

Luxury superyacht TITANIA features Zero speed stabilizers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor and provide comfort for guests.

• Two master suite — one is located on the upper deck and has panoramic views; the other is on the main deck and has a private jacuzzi
• Beach club with sauna that can be converted into a night club
• Fully equipped gym with fitness instructor located on the sundeck with panoramic views
• Spa with beauty and massage facilities, including two on board masseuses/stewardesses
• Huge array of watersports equipment including a fantastic waterpark
• Magnificent refit in 2012, including hull extensio
• Major AV/IT upgrade (winter 2015)

Charter Details

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please inquire.

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Specifications

Toys & Tenders

• 8m Wooden Boats custom tender with 260hp engine
• 7.3m custom Whitmarsh tender with 300hp engine
• 2 x Sailing dinghies
• 2 x Sea-Doo Waverunners (2 man)
• 1 x Stand up jetski - new in 2020
• 3 x SeaBob F7s
• 2 x e-Foil Electric Hydrofoil Board
• Electric Surfboard
• Scuba diving equipment
• Stand up paddle boards (Intermediate and beginner level)
• Wing Kite and Wing Foil
• Inflatables:
• Waterskis, tows & inflatables
• 12.7m inflatable waterslide
• Extensive water park
• Snorkelling gear
• Golf driving range
• TITANIA is a certified RYA Training Centre and has two Jetski instructors able to issue jetski licences.

Summer Rates

2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

€ 615,000

€ 715,000

Cruising Regions

• Italian Riviera
• Amalfi Coast
• West Mediterranean
• French Riviera
• East Mediterranean
• Balearic Islands
• Venice and Eastern Italy

Winter Rates

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Luxury Superyacht TITANIA (ex APOISE) is a 72m/236.2ft mega yacht built by the German shipyard Lurssen in 2006. She originally measured 67,00m (219’82”) however was re-launched in 2012 from the Lürssen shipyard with an additional 4 meters to the stern. Superyacht TITANIA features exterior styling by Espen Oino and an impressive interior designed by Zuretti. She is one of the largest and most distinctive charter superyachts in the world.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Professional crew of 21 ~ Exterior dining ~ 130sm Master suite ~ Spa pool ~ Jacuzzi with a bar ~ Dockside party for 200 guests ~ Extensive beach club ~ Sauna convertible into a night club ~ Masseuse and beautician onboard ~ Elevator ~ Zero-speed stabilizers ~ Extensive selection of fantastic water toys

TITANIA was built to a commercial standard, is well suited for chartering and offers the ultimate cruising experience. From her elegant and elaborate furnishings to the luxurious owner’s cabin on the main deck, no aspect was overlooked in the design and appointment of this superior charter vessel. The superyacht’s wide beam of 13.12m (43’ 04”) translates into an unusually spacious interior, with numerous large cabins and lounge areas.

TITANIA Specifications

One of the world’s largest and most uncompromising motor yachts, TITANIA offers accommodation for up to 12 charter guests seeking the highest level of comfort and excitement. The yacht spans six decks and among her outstanding features are the sundeck with 360 views, a massive Spa Pool, sports bar, theater, gym, and all-round WiFi. She also boasts an impressive bridge and upper decks with indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as numerous lounges. The main deck highlights include the formal dining area and the massive owner’s stateroom.

She has a cruising speed of 14 knots and 190,000-liter fuel capacity, giving it a 5,000 nm range at 12 knots. It comes complete with several tenders and toys including an 8m custom Denship Tender, and 8.20m Denship Tender limo Custom, a 5m Crew Novurania, a 4,26m Rescue Tender and a Light beach boat Zodiac inflatable. Some of her toys include Kayaks with paddles, Scuba and snorkeling equipment, a full water park of amazing inflatable water toys, 2 stand up and 2 sit down jetskis as well as 2 Sailing dinghies.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

Motor yacht TITANIA can accommodate 12 guests plus three supernumeraries in 7 luxuriously appointed guest suites. The beautiful master cabin measuring 1,399 sq ft (130 sq m) is located on the main deck forward and is reminiscent of a five-star hotel. The owner’s cabin includes a full-beam master bath and private Spa Pool. In 2012, TITANIA received a new second master suite installed on the upper deck. The VIP suite is located on the bridge deck, and the remaining four suites on the lower deck all offer king size berths and individual ensuite bathrooms. The guests’ cabins have Creston Control AV systems, satellite television, and Kaleidescape entertainment systems with extensive music/movie libraries. The crew’s cabins accommodate up to 21 staff in comfort.

Charter Amenities and Extras

Superyacht TITANIA is well equipped with the following extras on board: A 26’24” (8.00m) DenshipTender open custom, a 26’90” (8.20m) Denship Tender limo Custom, a 16’40”(5.00m) Crew Novurania, a 14’8”(4,26m) Rescue Tender, a Light beach boat Zodiac inflatable, 2 Kayaks with paddles, Scuba and snorkeling equipment, Full water park of amazing inflatable water toys, 2 New stand up and 2 new sit down jetskis, 2 Sailing dinghies and 10 Bikes.

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Key specifications

• Length 73m (240ft)
• Year 2006 / 2020
• Builder Lürssen

TITANIA offers luxury in abundance, with 73 metres of state-of-the-art amenities, two full-beam master suites, and an exceptional crew of 21.

Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, this luxury superyacht has everything you’d need for an extravagant vacation, including vast entertainment spaces and superlative accommodations.

Interior Design & Engineering

Built by Lurssen in 2006, the TITANIA yacht was refitted in 2018 to turn it into a fun yacht with great food and all the facilities you’d want from a charter.

Your TITANIA yacht charter can accommodate 12 guests across seven breathtaking cabins, each with marble en suites and equipped with the latest entertainment systems. The upper deck houses two almost equal full-beam master suites, while the rest of the party will sleep across a VIP cabin and four doubles.

It’s easy to move around on the TITANIA yacht, thanks to the elevator that runs between the sun deck and lower deck.

Yacht Facilities & Entertainment

The sun deck is sure to be the social hub during your TITANIA yacht charter. You can squeeze in a workout in the climate-controlled gym enclosed by a stunning glass veranda and make use of the personal trainer that’s on staff. When you want to relax, you’ll find plenty of sun loungers to lay across and multiple sofas to take in the views from the back.

On the spacious upper deck, you can enjoy alfresco lunches on the aft table and then take a dip in the large, rectangular Jacuzzi. It’s got a swim-up bar for when you want to sip as you soak.

Her main salon is elegant and open-plan, housing a lounge area overlooked by a grand piano.

The TITANIA yacht has a particular focus on wellness and even has a massage room and beauty salon with an onboard masseuse and beautician. She’s also got a fun beach club with a sauna, bar and sofa. If you want to throw the ultimate party, you can transform it into your own personal nightclub.

Toys & Crew

With a Michelin-trained chef, a masseuse/beautician, a hairdresser and a personal trainer on board, her exceptional crew of 21 will guarantee a memorable TITANIA yacht charter.

A bulging toy box on the TITANIA yacht includes one of the largest superyacht slides in the world. In fact, she carries a full inflatable water park that includes a trampoline and climbing frame.

You can get your Jet Ski licence during your trip, thanks to her accreditation as an RYA training centre and qualified instructors on staff. You’ll also find plenty of other toys to play with, ranging from sailing dinghies to an electric surfboard, hydrofoil board and equipment for snorkelling and scuba diving.

• Two master cabins
• Massage room & beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician
• Glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer
• Large jacuzzi with swim up bar
• Elevator, Jacuzzi, Zero speed stabilisers

Titania comes with the following list of facilities. To enquire about the full list or to request further information, please speak to your yacht broker or contact us.

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TITANIA Super Yacht – former Apoise

The Titania super yacht (formerly Apoise ) was built in 2006 at the Kröger shipyard. The yacht was initially 67 meters long and was later extended by 4 meters. It is 13 meters wide and has six decks. Registered in the 100 largest yachts of 2008 under the flag of the United Kingdom after it was sold in March 2010. The design is by Espen Øino, the interior by Francois Zuretti.

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Super yacht APOISE a luxury 67 m Lürssen motor yacht has been sold by the owner and bought by a UK bidder at the Ritchie’s Super yacht Auction in Grand Cayman. The yacht sold for a price of $46.6 million dollars at the unreserved yacht auction.

The winning bid price to sell superyacht APOISE came in below the estimated worth of APOISE, which is around $87,000,000. There is some comment that a yacht broker could have achieved a higher price for the seller. However, Stephen Branch from Ritchie Bros. auction house is reported to have said that the super yacht auction was a full success:

“It was very good for us, the owner is extremely happy with the outcome”. Stephen Branch

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Super Yacht TITANIA / APOISE is a striking yacht that is able to accommodate as many as 14 passengers on board. It has approximately 18 crew members.

An elevator that forms a central focus runs from the lower deck up to the pool deck. Accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two expansive master suites, a VIP cabin and four generous doubles. All of them with marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems, ensuring all guests enjoy comfort and luxury. The main deck master suite features a study, walk-in wardrobe, Jacuzzi bathroom and private massage area.

The yacht’s brand new interior exudes quality and style throughout. Rich woods and fabrics enhance her classically elegant look. Also, full-length windows flood the living areas with a lot of natural light. The main saloon provides expansive seating areas and comes complete with grand piano. Formal dining room seats up to 14 guests for silver service dinner parties.

Up on the bridge deck, the sky lounge has a fully stocked bar, games table and a large HD TV screen. Adjacent dining area is framed by floor to ceiling windows affording panoramic views.

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The sea level beach club provides a sauna, bar and relaxing seating area with easy access to the water. In addition, Titania owns vast inventory of tenders and toys. The yacht is an accredited RYA training center, with two qualified jet ski instructors who can help guests pass their licenses. For instance, at night the beach club converts into a party zone with disco lights and state-of-the-art sound system.

A complete aqua park can be deployed from the beach club to provide a safe splash zone, inflatable slide, trampoline and climbing frame, therefore, providing hours of fun for the whole family.

In addition, the yacht also has one of largest slides ever built running from the dizzy heights of the sun deck.

In conclusion, with a professional crew of 21, including two outstanding head chefs, TITANIA super yacht offers an unsurpassed experience that will leave memories long after the journey’s end.

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‘Titania’ is a 239.50ft /73m custom motor yacht built in 2006 by Lurssen, and last refitted in 2012. The superyacht was previously named Apoise, and her stylish interior is designed by Zuretti. Her exterior styling is by Espen Oeino.

There are many unique features on Titania, including a beach club with sauna, a full dive room, and an inflatable water park. An air conditioned gym is perfect for the fitness fanatic, and you’ll find an on board fitness instructor even more helpful.

Titania’s spacious and comfortable interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 7 rooms, including 2 master suites, 1 VIP stateroom and 4 double cabins. She is also capable of easily carrying up to 20 crew members onboard to ensure you get the most out of your luxury charter experience.

She is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.  Titania is built to comply to both MCA and Lloyds Register standards, and has a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and a range of 5,000nm from 190,000litre fuel tanks. Performance and luxury are beautifully combined.

A lift/elevator makes accessing all decks easy, and it’s not hard to see why Titania is so popular.  

She also comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

While on board you’ll find a great Wi-Fi connection, so you can check emails or update social media. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the warmest of days.

Toys on board include 1 x Yamaha Waverunner, 1 x Kawasaki SX-R 800 Waverunner, 2 x 2 seat SeaDoo Jet-Skis, 2 x Kayaks, 2 x Sail Boats, Scuba Diving Equipment, Snorkelling Equipment, Inflatable water park, and Bikes.

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Crew members on Mike Lynch yacht tell of moments it sank off Sicily

R OME (Reuters) -Crew members on Mike Lynch's yacht have spoken of the moments when a storm sank the vessel off Sicily and their efforts to help save passengers, after a disaster that killed the British tech tycoon and six other people.

Matthew Griffiths, who was on watch duty on the night of the disaster two weeks ago, told investigators that the crew members did everything they could to save those on board the Bayesian, according to comments reported by Italian news agency Ansa on Saturday.

Griffiths, the boat's captain James Cutfield, and ship engineer Tim Parker Eaton have been placed under investigation by the Italian authorities for potential manslaughter and shipwreck. Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.

"I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots (23 mph/37 kph). He gave orders to wake everyone else," Ansa quoted Griffiths as saying.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could," he added, describing the events of the early hours of Aug. 19, when the Bayesian had been anchored off the Sicilian port of Porticello.

"We were walking on the walls (of the boat). We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother," he said, referring to passenger Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter. In all there were 15 survivors of the wreck.

Cutfield exercised his right to remain silent when questioned by prosecutors on Tuesday, his lawyers said, saying he was "worn out" and that they needed more time to build a defence case.

Before this, Cutfield gave a similar description to Griffiths' to investigators, according to comments reported on Sunday by Italian daily Il Corriere della Sera.

Cutfield said the boat tilted by 45 degrees and stayed in that position for some time, then it suddenly fell completely to the right, the newspaper reported.

Parker Eaton had not previously commented on the investigation. On Sunday, Il Corriere quoted him as saying that all doors and hatches were closed when the storm hit the boat, except one giving access to the engine room.

That door was located on the side opposite to the tilting and so could not be a factor causing the sinking, he said.

Prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano said last week that the vessel was most likely hit by a "downburst", a very strong downward wind.

The sinking has puzzled naval marine experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, should have withstood the storm and, in any case, should not have sunk as quickly as it did.    

Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, have said their investigation will take time, with the wreck yet to be salvaged from the sea.  

(Writing by Keith Weir, Giulio PiovaccariEditing by Frances Kerry)

Two rescued from stricken yacht in 'terrible' conditions off the Australian coast

Stricken in rough seas and with their yacht taking on water, two people were rescued almost 24 hours after the vessel became stranded off Australia's southern coast , officials said Tuesday.

A 48-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were successfully transferred to the Nemesis, a New South Wales Water Police patrol boat, at 7:25 a.m. local time (5:25 p.m. ET), the force said in a statement.

“They were fine at the time,” Chief Inspector Anthony Brazzill of NSW Police Marine Area Command told a news conference after the rescue. “But the conditions were terrible.”

He added that the waves were almost 20 feet tall and winds were up to 60-knots.

The 62 foot “Spirit of Mateship” had sustained a mechanical failure and was taking on water 93 miles off the coast of New South Wales, when a distress beacon was activated at about 1 p.m. local time on Monday, the police statement said.

About two hours later, a rescue helicopter arrived on scene and was able make contact with the two crew members, but they were unable to extract the pair because of the extreme conditions and concerns about fuel, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said in a statement.

The conditions were so bad that the operation was suspended overnight and only resumed at first light, the police statement said.

A rescue boat was then able to reach the scene and safely extract the pair, a few hours later, it said, adding that they were “uninjured.”

After their ordeal, Brazzill said the pair were “sound asleep” aboard the boat.

“They tell us they did check the weather conditions, but you know, we’ve had gale force warnings,” he said.

Yacht-related accidents are not uncommon Australia.

In April 2022, a father and his son were rescued from a yacht after it crashed into a reef in Western Australia.

Then in June this year, a 65-year-old man died after his yacht capsized off Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Sicily Yacht Tragedy: Autopsy Reveals Passengers Christopher and Neda Morvillo Drowned Together

After a superyacht in sicily sunk, six passengers’ bodies were recovered. now, christopher morvillo and neda morvillo’s cause of death has been revealed. .

New details continue to surface about the Sicily superyacht tragedy.  

More than a week after a luxury yacht sank off the coast off the Italian city Aug. 19, spouses Christopher Morvillo and Neda Morvillo were confirmed to have died of drowning together, Italian news organization ANSA confirmed via autopsies Sept. 2.  

Christopher and Neda—who were reported missing alongside along with British tech magnate Mike Lynch , his daughter Hannah , Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer had been missing until Aug. 22—exhibited “no signs of trauma,” ANSA reported of the autopsy conducted by Antonella Argo, and there are “no other causes linked” to their deaths.  

The remaining autopsies of the passengers have yet to be conducted. Jonathan and Judy’s autopsy will be performed on Sept. 4, while Michael and his daughter’s autopsy, as well as cook Recaldo Thomas —whose body was found Aug. 20—have not been assigned.  

There were 22 people in total—12 guests and 10 crew members—aboard the 184-foot Bayesian prior to its Aug. 19 sinking. The incident, which has been described by maritime experts as anomalous, occurred at around 5 a.m. local time due to harsh weather conditions, including a waterspout, Salvo Cocina of Sicily's civil protection agency told NBC.

Cocina told reporters of the event, “They were in the wrong place at the wrong time.” 

The captain of the ship, James Cutfield , is now under investigation for manslaughter, his lawyer confirmed to NBC News. He has yet to be charged with any crime, and the investigation does not suggest that any charges will follow.

Meanwhile, Giovanni Costantino , the founder and CEO of The Italian Sea Group who built the superyacht in 2008, emphasized the tragedy occurred because of an “endless chain of errors from the crew.”

"It was all predictable,” he told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Aug. 21, in an interview translated from Italian. “I have the weather charts here in front of me. Ask yourself: why were no fishermen from Porticello out that night? A fisherman reads the weather conditions and a ship doesn’t? The storm was fully legible in all the weather charts. It couldn't have been ignored.”

Now, the families and friends of the seven who died are mourning the immeasurable losses.  

"She is my little angel, my star," Hannah’s older sister Esme , whose mom Angela Bacares was among the 15 survivors, shared in a statement obtained by Sky News. "She had even more love to give endlessly to all her friends and passion to give to her incredible studies and goals."

Esme also recalled heartfelt memories with her sister—who was set to attend Oxford University in the fall—noting she’d often “burst” into her room with a smile to lay down with her or ask for advice.  

“No matter what, she brought boundless love to me,” Esme continued. “She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful sister and best friend to me.” 

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Sunken Yacht's Crew Reveals What They Say Happened Before Tragedy: 'Thrown Into the Water' and 'Walking on the Walls'

The captain and a sailor and engineer have spoken with investigators, according to Italian news media

The captain and two crew members now under investigation in connection with the sinking of the yacht  Bayesian  off the coast of Sicily last month are reportedly sharing some of what they say happened as the tragedy unfolded, ultimately killing seven aboard .

According to multiple Italian news outlets, sailor Matthew Griffiths, who was on watch duty at the time, and Tim Parker Eaton, the ship’s engineer, as well as captain James Cutfield have each spoken with investigators about what led up to the  Bayesian  going into the water.

The Italian coast guard previously said the vessel sank around 5 a.m. local time on Aug. 19 after a "violent storm" while near Porticello in northern Sicily.

Twelve passengers and 10 crew were aboard: Six of the passengers — including British tech businessman Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah as well as two couples — were killed along with the yacht’s chef, Recaldo Thomas.

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Griffiths, speaking with investigators, said that “I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots [23 mph]. He gave the order to wake everyone else up,” according to the  La Stampa  newspaper.

“Then I put away the cushions and plants,” Griffiths is quoted as saying. “I closed the glass windows of the lounge at the bow as well as the hatches.”

Prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano has previously referred in a press conference to a "sudden and unexpected event" of weather before the sinking and said the yacht had been "hit by a downburst."

Italian TV network RAI quoted Griffiths as telling investigators that the yacht’s crew all went into the sea because of the weather but “managed to climb back on board.”

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we … tried to save those we could,” he said, per  La Stampa .

“The boat was tilted and we were walking on the walls,” he said. Similar comments were also reported by ANSA , an Italian news agency.

Cutfield likewise said the  Bayesian  listed 45 degrees and then fell sharply to the right, according to what he told investigators as quoted by the  Corriere della Sera  newspaper.

According to RAI, citing what Griffiths told authorities, some of the crew created a kind of human chain to reach the passenger area from the  Bayesian ’s bridge in order to get some people off the yacht.

Eaton, the engineer, told investigators that the  Bayesian ’s hatches were closed when the weather hit, except for an entry to the engine, as quoted by  Corriere della Sera .

It remains unclear how and why the superyacht succumbed to the weather in what some witnesses have said was mere minutes. 

The  Bayesian ’s captain and Parker Eaton and Griffiths have reportedly all been placed under investigation for potential multiple manslaughter and negligent shipwreck charges — but that is not the same as being charged with a crime and none of the men have been formally accused of wrongdoing.

They have not commented publicly.

Borner, captain of the  Sir Robert Baden Powell , whose boat was nearby at the time, previously told PEOPLE that he noticed the weather deteriorated very rapidly around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 19. 

“The weather turned very quickly and reached us even more quickly,” he said. “And the  Bayesian  was there at the time. It was anchored like us. We kept an eye on it. We had turned the engine on to maintain our position in case the anchor didn’t hold and were carefully watching it to keep at a distance from it as well. We were the only two ships out in the bay.”

Borner and a passenger saw a red flare and then a white one. It prompted Borner and his first mate to board a tender, and they headed in the direction where the  Bayesian  had been. 

“We first found things floating in the water like cushions and chairs and stuff,” Borner said. “And then we saw a flickering light. This was a life raft with a light on the top. And they also waved at us with a torch.”

“So we went there,” he added, “and then we found the crew and part of the passengers — 15 people in a 12-person raft, including a little baby .”

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Hewlett Packard to pursue suit against tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank

Updated on: September 2, 2024 / 3:04 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Hewlett Packard Enterprise will pursue a lawsuit against the estate of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who died in August after his yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

Britain's High Court in 2022 ruled mostly in favor of the U.S. technology company, which accused Lynch and his former finance director of fraud over its $11 billion takeover of his software company Autonomy. Hewlett Packard is seeking up to $4 billion in damages, and the judge is expected to issue a decision on the final sum soon.

Lynch died when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank in a storm off Sicily on Aug. 19. His widow, Angela Bacares, could now be liable for the damages. Months before the sinking, Lynch was acquitted in a separate U.S. criminal trial of fraud and conspiracy charges in the deal.

Hewlett Packard initially celebrated the costly acquisition of Lynch's company in 2011 but quickly came to regret it. The company said in a statement Monday that it had "substantially succeeded" in its civil fraud claims against Lynch and Sushovan Hussain, the former finance director.

"It is HPE's intention to follow the proceedings through to their conclusion."

However, the judge in the U.K. civil case has already ruled that the amount payable in damages would be "substantially less" than the company is seeking.

A spokesperson for Lynch's family declined to comment.

Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among six passengers who died when his 184-foot luxury yacht sank quickly in a storm on Aug. 19. One crew member, the boat's chef, also died, while 15 people survived the disaster. They had gathered on the yacht to celebrate Lynch's acquittal.

The incident has raised questions , as another sailboat that had been anchored nearby off the coast of Palermo made it through the storm unscathed.  Officials initially said the yacht was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout. Prosecutors in Italy are investigating the captain on possible charges including manslaughter.

The captain, engineer and a sailor aboard the yacht, called "Bayesian," were placed  investigation for possible manslaughter  in connection with the shipwreck. 

Federal authorities sought for years to extradite Lynch from the U.K. to face multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy in the U.S. related to HP's acquisition of Autonomy. 

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Crew member on board yacht disaster that killed 'British Bill Gates' Mike Lynch describes moment they were 'thrown into water'

Seven people were killed in the sicily yacht disaster.

A crew member on board Mike Lynch's Bayesian yacht has opened up on the moment passengers were 'thrown into the water'.

Seven of the 22 passengers and crew on board the 56-metre British-flagged luxury yacht died after the ship sank at around 5.00am local time last week (19 August).

This was after the boat came into contact with a tornado, around half-a-mile off the coast of Porticello when it went down.

Lynch, his daughter Hannah, Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, his wife Neda Morvillo and chef Recaldo Thomas all died.

Businessman Lynch - dubbed the 'British Bill Gates' after founding software company Autonomy in 1996 - was cleared of conducting fraud on an $11 billion (£8.64 billion) sale to US firm Hewlett Packard.

Engineer Tim Parker Eaton, sailor Matthew Griffith, and the ship’s captain James Cutfield are all under investigation by Italian authorities for possible manslaughter and culpable shipwreck charges.

“The profile of their possible responsibilities is still unclear, as the investigation has just started,” their lawyer Mario Scopesi said.

According to Italian news agency Ansa, Griffiths spoke about what happened on the day.

"I woke up the captain when the wind was at 23 mph. He gave orders to wake everyone else," the outlet quoted Griffiths as saying.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could.

"We were walking on the walls [of the boat]. We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother," he added, whilst referring to surviving passengers Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter.

Lynch's 18-year-old daughter Hannah joined parents on board the sinking ship, including the businessman's wife Angela Bacares who survived.

This comes after Hannah's sister Esme, 21, issued a heartbreaking tribute to her late sibling.

Esme said: "No matter what, she brought boundless love to me.

"She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful sister and best friend to me.

"And on top of all this, she had even more love to give endlessly to all her friends and passion to give to her incredible studies and goals. She is my little angel, my star."

"Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a statement on the family's behalf also added.

"They would like to sincerely thank the Italian coastguard, emergency services and all those who helped in the rescue."

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TITANIA is designed for an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and is stamped with the pedigree of one of the world's premier shipyards. Her features include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and state-of-the-art amenities.

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The yacht's stunning interior lets the light in at every opportunity, creating intimate spaces for guests to relax, as well as spacious entertaining areas. Sumptuous accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two breathtaking master suites, a VIP cabin and four doubles, all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems. This vast interior space is all accessible by the on-board elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer.

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Two people 'safely rescued' from stricken yacht Spirit of Mateship after major sea operation off NSW coast

By Jesse Hyland

By Xanthe Gregory

Topic: Maritime Accidents and Incidents

A 60-year-old man and 48-year-old woman have been rescued from a stricken yacht at about 7:25am following a major joint sea operation.

The rescue operation was launched when a distress beacon was sent out by the Spirit of Mateship some 185 kilometres east of Nowra about 1pm on Monday.

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Two people have arrived back in Sydney after being rescued from a stricken yacht following a major joint operation on the New South Wales south coast this morning.

The 60-year-old man and 48-year-old woman were greeted by family members at the NSW Police Area Command in Balmain after docking about 6.30pm.

A rescue operation was launched when a distress beacon was sent out by the Spirit of Mateship about 1pm on Monday.

The 19-metre yacht, which has been in several Sydney to Hobart races, had mechanical failure, the rudder was lost and the vessel was taking on water.

NSW Police Marine Area Command and the Australian Defence Force received notification of the beacon by the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre.

The Australian Defence Force ship HMAS Canberra reached the vessel at 1am today, with the NSW Water Police vessel Nemesis arriving two hours later.

The yacht was 90 nautical miles south-east of Sydney when police headed out to rescue the pair, but by the time they arrived the vessel was 160 nautical miles away.

A man and woman were rescued from the vessel about 7:30am.

NSW Water Police reached the yacht on Tuesday morning. ( Supplied: NSW Police )

Rescued pair 'in good spirits'

Australian Maritime and Safety Authority (AMSA) duty manager Ben Flight told ABC News Breakfast they still have limited communications with the pair, but they are uninjured.

"They're in good spirits and well," Mr Flight said.

He said the HMAS Canberra was also there providing a "bit of a shielding presence from the wind and the sea to try and calm the local environment down".

"It's still around 50-to-60-kilometre winds and 4-to-5-metre seas this morning so very, very dangerous and trying conditions," Mr Flight said.

"The team did a really good job this morning getting the two people off safely."

The yacht is beyond salvation and had to be abandoned.

The man and woman were taken on board the Nemesis, which is travelling to Sydney.

It's anticipated the ship will arrive at NSW Police Marine Area Command about 6:30pm tonight.

A distress beacon was sent out from the Spirit of Mateship about 1pm on Monday. ( Supplied: Rolex/Daniel Forster )

'They're grateful for the rescue'

NSW Marine Area Command Chief Inspector Anthony Brazzill said the pair were rescued after police launched a smaller vessel to extract them.

"As far as I know just from the crew, they were brought on board, given some food and allowed to go to sleep," he said.

According to the AMSA, the damage to the yacht meant it was beyond salvation and had to be abandoned. ( Supplied )

"They're fatigued, they're uninjured and, from what I understand, grateful for the rescue."

Chief Inspector Brazzill said he believed the man had been living on the yacht and was travelling around the east coast after departing from the Gold Coast last New Year's Eve.

The man and woman, who are understood to be friends, left Jervis Bay "yesterday or the day before" planning to head to Sydney before the man left for the Gold Coast, according to Chief Inspector Brazzill.

The yacht in distress, Spirit of Mateship, previously raced in a number of competitions, including the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. ( ABC: 7.30 )

On Monday, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said it was battling up to 5 metre seas and 70 to 90kph, with the weather conditions preventing rescue efforts from taking place that night.

The operation resumed this morning.

A RAAF C-130J Hercules aircraft stayed on the scene until 9pm after leaving from Richmond, but was forced to return.

The Spirit of Mateship has taken part in numerous Sydney to Hobart yacht races since 2013.

Ahead of its inaugural Sydney to Hobart race, then-prime minister Tony Abbott officially launched its name in honour of its crew, made up of injured ADF personnel.

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Breaking news, autopsies reveal cause of death for nyc lawyer and his wife killed in bayesian $40m yacht wreck.

New York City lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda — two victims of the Bayesian tragedy — drowned when the superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily last month, according to autopsies.

The Morvillos were among seven people killed after the $40 million boat, owned by British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, capsized in a ferocious storm on Aug. 19.

Lynch and his daughter Hannah also died in the wreck.

The first autopsies in the tragedy were conducted on the bodies of the Morvillos.

Autopsies on the bodies of Morgan Stanley Bank International chair Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy, are planned for Wednesday, the Associated Press reported.

A judicial investigation is probing three Bayesian crew members for suspected negligent manslaughter and causing the shipwreck.

The ship’s captain, James Cutfield, has not spoken about the wreck and refused to talk when questioned by prosecutors . 

Other members of the crew have maintained that they did what they could to save those on board. 

One crew member, the ship’s cook Recaldo Thomas, was also one of the victims. He was the only crew member who did not survive. 

The exact cause of the wreck has yet to be determined. Some have suspected that a rare weather phenomenon, a “black swan” weather event , may have contributed to the accident. Naval experts, however, have suggested that the 185-foot yacht could have withstood the storm . 

The Bayesian has yet to be salvaged.

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Crew members on Mike Lynch yacht tell of moments it sank off Sicily

ROME (Reuters) -Crew members on Mike Lynch's yacht have spoken of the moments when a storm sank the vessel off Sicily and their efforts to help save passengers, after a disaster that killed the British tech tycoon and six other people.

Matthew Griffiths, who was on watch duty on the night of the disaster two weeks ago, told investigators that the crew members did everything they could to save those on board the Bayesian, according to comments reported by Italian news agency Ansa on Saturday.

Griffiths, the boat's captain James Cutfield, and ship engineer Tim Parker Eaton have been placed under investigation by the Italian authorities for potential manslaughter and shipwreck. Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.

"I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots (23 mph/37 kph). He gave orders to wake everyone else," Ansa quoted Griffiths as saying.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could," he added, describing the events of the early hours of Aug. 19, when the Bayesian had been anchored off the Sicilian port of Porticello.

"We were walking on the walls (of the boat). We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother," he said, referring to passenger Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter. In all there were 15 survivors of the wreck.

Cutfield exercised his right to remain silent when questioned by prosecutors on Tuesday, his lawyers said, saying he was "worn out" and that they needed more time to build a defence case.

Before this, Cutfield gave a similar description to Griffiths' to investigators, according to comments reported on Sunday by Italian daily Il Corriere della Sera.

Cutfield said the boat tilted by 45 degrees and stayed in that position for some time, then it suddenly fell completely to the right, the newspaper reported.

Parker Eaton had not previously commented on the investigation. On Sunday, Il Corriere quoted him as saying that all doors and hatches were closed when the storm hit the boat, except one giving access to the engine room.

That door was located on the side opposite to the tilting and so could not be a factor causing the sinking, he said.

Prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano said last week that the vessel was most likely hit by a "downburst", a very strong downward wind.

The sinking has puzzled naval marine experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, should have withstood the storm and, in any case, should not have sunk as quickly as it did.

Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, have said their investigation will take time, with the wreck yet to be salvaged from the sea.

(Writing by Keith Weir, Giulio PiovaccariEditing by Frances Kerry)

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Authorities Investigating Crew Members of Sunken Yacht, Captain for Manslaughter

No charges have been pressed — yet., plot thickens.

The investigation into the sinking of a yacht earlier this month in Siciliy that killed seven people, including British billionaire Mike Lynch , is expanding. Italian authorities are now including two more crew members in its probe, The New York Times reports , joining the ship's captain, James Cutfield, who has been under a manslaughter inquiry since Monday.

The 184-foot vessel, the Bayesian, capsized while at anchor just minutes after being caught in a storm the morning of August 19. There were 22 people aboard the yacht — 10 crew and 12 passengers — when it went down. Among the seven who died, six were passengers, including Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.

Newly under investigation, as of Wednesday, are the ship's engineer Tim Parker Eaton, who manned the engine room, and sailor Matthew Griffith, who was serving as lookout the night of the sinking.

No charges have been pressed yet, because in Italy being investigated doesn't necessarily mean that criminal charges will follow, according to the NYT .

Too Big to Sink

That a ship of the Bayesian's size and caliber sank so easily has raised concern among sailors and investigators — and even the ship's manufacturer , which maintains that it should have been "unsinkable."

There are also questions about why so many passengers perished, while all but one of the crew made it out alive. Raffaele Cammarano, the prosecutor of the case, suggested that the victims may have been asleep while the disaster swiftly unfolded.

Whether any crew members were there to wake them up is "precisely what we are trying to ascertain," he said, as quoted by The Guardian .

So far, only Cutfield, the captain, is under a manslaughter investigation for possible negligence that led to the deaths of the passengers. The 51-year-old New Zealander was interrogated by prosecutors on Tuesday, but exercised his right to remain silent.

All nine of the surviving crew members, including Cutfield, have left Italy, according to the NYT . They were under no obligation to stay there, but were required to appoint legal representation before leaving, Reuters reported .

Dredging Up

The investigation is still in its nascent stages, but several red flags have already cropped up.

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns the Bayesian's builder Perini Navi, argued in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera  that the ship being at anchor was one of them. He suggests that the crew may have failed to follow proper procedures , such as lifting anchor, steering into the storm, and securing all doors and hatches.

According to CBS News , which cites reports by Italian media, prosecutors are investigating whether Eaton, the Bayesian's engineer, neglected to use security systems that automatically closed all these openings in the ship's hull, which could explain why it sank so rapidly.

But to reiterate, no one has been charged yet. A crucial stage of the investigation will be salvaging the shipwreck, which currently lies 165 feet under the sea, and that will take considerable time.

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