Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges in relation to the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Italy. The incident, which occurred last week, resulted in the deaths of two crew members.
The superyacht, named the Lady MM, sank while it was being transported from Italy to Croatia. The vessel’s owner, a Russian national, and three crew members were on board at the time of the sinking. Two crew members were able to escape and were rescued, but unfortunately, two others were not as fortunate.
Italian investigators are looking into whether negligence or other factors played a role in the sinking of the yacht. The prosecutor leading the case has indicated that manslaughter charges could potentially be brought against those responsible for the incident.
The sinking of the Lady MM has sent shockwaves through the maritime community, as superyacht incidents are relatively rare. The investigation will likely focus on the maintenance and operation of the vessel, as well as the actions of the crew in the moments leading up to the sinking.
The owner of the superyacht has expressed deep sadness over the incident and is cooperating with authorities in their investigation. It is unclear at this time what specific factors may have contributed to the sinking of the yacht.
As the investigation unfolds, the maritime industry will be closely watching to see if any lessons can be learned from this tragic incident. In the meantime, authorities are working diligently to determine the cause of the sinking and hold those responsible accountable.
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