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For yachts looking for crew -  OMCP NZ offers a super personalized and professional recruitment service to find the ideal crew you need anywhere on this planet. 

For crew looking for yachts -  OMCP NZ offers you opportunities on superyachts anywhere for your skillset - including captains, officers, deckhands, engineers, chefs, stewards and race crew.

“We endeavour to bring you together."

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Looking for crew?

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How it works.

It is already a big job to run a yacht so let me do my job and find your crew.

Looking for crew?  Please go to the 'looking for crew' page and fill out the form, we collect details to have a better understanding of your requirements. If you prefer to email me then please contact me directly on [email protected] with your requirements. We will get back to you ASAP.

Looking for work?  Then please go to the' looking for a job' page and fill out the form, you can also upload your CV and cover letter (recommended) and we will inform you as soon we have a match.

"We endeavour to bring you together"

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we keep you in the loop with clear communication.

Connecting a team

Bringing together yachts and crew

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Refer your friend and earn some money if they get the job

OMCP NZ is endeavouring to bring together people in all aspects of yachting and boating.

If you are interested in becoming part of a database for race crew, boat repair or other roles on yachts or if you require someone in those roles, please let us know. We then match skills with vacancies and let you know quickly when there is an opportunity for you.

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TYS Recruitment

Connecting World-Class Superyachts with Hardworking Crew

A bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment and training, find superyacht crew, find superyacht jobs, a bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment.

At TYS Recruitment, we’re more than just a recruitment agency; we’re your crewing partners who’ve been in your shoes. Our team consists of ex-yacht crew members, which means we intimately understand life onboard and the unique challenges that come with it. We genuinely care about crew and are committed to finding the perfect fit for both candidates and yachts. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every placement aligns seamlessly with your skills, personality, and career aspirations. With TYS Recruitment, you’re not just finding a job but embarking on a rewarding journey tailored to your needs.

We place crew in all departments, so if you’re ready to thrive in your superyacht career, TYS Recruitment will guide you every step of the way. To begin your journey with us, complete our online registration form and upload your CV. Once you’ve registered, you gain access to our exclusive job board, where you can explore the latest vacancies that match your skills and aspirations. Your superyacht adventure begins with a single click. Join us today, and let’s make your dreams a reality!

Why Choose TYS Recruitment?

Testimonials, what our crew say, edward, bosun.

I had the pleasure of working with Taryn recently, and I must say, her professionalism and expertise surpassed all expectations. From the moment we connected, it was evident that Taryn was dedicated in making sure the boat was the right fit for me. Taryn demonstrated exceptional communication skills throughout the entire hiring process. Tayrn promptly kept me informed with the boat movements and made the whole process very easy.

Claudia, Stewardess

I got in contact with Eloise at TYS Recruitment regarding a temp job. The communication with Eloise was outstanding. She quickly picked up my contact and she gave me a good overview of what the job implied. She made sure that both parties were happy with each other. I would highly recommend her as she has a very friendly and positive approach. She doesn’t hold you on the line and she cuts to the chase, which is very appreciated in this industry.

Victoria, Sole Stew

Taryn has been exceptional in every step of the process from the initial reach out to the phone interview and to my placement in my current position. She was extremely informative about the position and the boat and continued to check in with me throughout the final interview and even as I am still on board. She really did find the perfect “home” for me with the boat, crew, Captian and owners. You have an amazing lady working for you and I can’t thank her enough for making this such an awesome experience!

Lauryn, Deck/Stew

Out of my three years in yachting, this is the first time I’ve gotten a position through working with an agent. After seeing a position I was interested in, messages, calls, responses and communication were also timely and fluid. It was a quick process that landed me a job in my favorite crew and program yet! Thanks to Taryn, I’m working in a great program with the best crew & camaraderie I’ve experienced to this date

What Our Clients Say

Thomas, captain.

Taryn at TYS did a great job with communicating the Captain and Stewardess Job available while providing a smooth transition onboard. The   resources of stewardess online training (through the sister company, The Yacht Stew Academy), progressed a green stewardess into a sole stewardess on a 112’ very quickly. Highly recommend TYS. 

Arina, Chief Stewardess

The Yacht Stew Recruitment is the best recruitment agency I have worked with, I can highly recommend them. I recently needed to recruit a stewardess for a third interior in my team and was looking for a very specific person to fit our boat. Gemma and her team made this process so easy and left no stone unturned. They immediately knew what I was looking for and they really narrowed it down to great quality candidates. They checked in with me continuously following up on the stewardess they have placed for us.

Toni, Chief Stewardess

My experience with TYS Recruitment has been absolutely amazing. The amount of CV’s that came through, the way everything was laid out was highly efficient. Eloise constantly stayed on top of everything and even helped the green stews to understand their joining contract and SEA. Just amazing! TYS Recruitment most definitely stands out as my preferred agent.

Kate, Chief Stewardess

I asked TYS Recruitment to assist me in the hiring of a new stew. The team didn’t waste anytime diving in and asking me what kind of Stew I’m looking for and about the program of the vessel. The detail and time spent ensuring the candidates put forward were a complete match was evident. I gained a wonderful new Stew who fitted in very well. They were professional at all times and ensured I was comfortable and happy throughout the whole process. I will not hesitate to use The Yacht Stew again in the future!

Land your dream job on a superyacht.

Ready to take your career to the next level? TYS Recruitment connects hard-working superyacht crew with world-class yachts and shore-based positions. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we can help you find your dream job in the superyacht industry. Don’t settle for anything less than extraordinary – join us today and embark on an exciting new adventure.

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SuperYacht Recruitment

A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

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With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

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Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

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We’ve been in your shoes before.

The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

Don't take our word for it

Annoymous. - chief officer 85m+ my, andy burridge - captain, sean black - captain, vaiva vystartaite - chief stewardess, melissa field - chief stewardess, jono whitwell - chief officer, danny bos - captain, matt holdsworth - chief officer, paul maguire - captain, christian frederic - captain, meet the team, we are yachties like you..

Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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Email your crew requirements to  [email protected]   and let us find you suitable applicants.

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Permanent Position – More than 90 days:    7% of the annual salary Semi Permanent Position – 30 to 90 days:    15% of the total wages Temporary Position – Less than 30 days:    20% of the total wages Day Workers – On call :   Rates depend on work required – to be discussed upon enquiry  

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What is Superyachting?

Superyachting is a professional career where you are employed to live onboard a Superyacht based in the worlds most tropical, prestigious or remote places. Here you will be trained to provide the highest level of service to the rich and famous people of the world, either through silver service and five star cuisine  as a ‘Stewardess’ or a ‘Chef’. Otherwise ensuring the yachts engines and all of its systems run smoothly as an ‘Engineer’, or making sure the yacht looks a billion bucks while entertaining your guests with every type of water sports under the sun as a legendary ‘Deckhand’.

Why Superyachting?

Superyachting is your ticket to travel the world on a luxurious yacht and getting paid very well while doing so. You will develop yourself personally and professionally, be provided with extraordinary career growth, learn skills you never even thought you ever would, and establish a fantastic international network; all the while setting yourself up financially for life.

Why use YONZ?

The processes and systems in yachting can be very confusing and overwhelming. That’s why we decided to create YONZ; to make make it as quick, easy, and as simple as possible to start your career, guide you through, and assist in completing your career.

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Yacht jobs seem pretty dreamy - travelling the world, making friends and experiencing things you’d never otherwise see. But what roles are actually available?

For those who have a passion for sailing and a deep-seated love for the open sea, becoming a professional yacht crew member could be your ideal career choice. As a member of the crew, you may take on various roles, such as deckhand, bosun, or even a yacht skipper, depending on your qualifications and experience. Your responsibilities may include maintaining the vessel, navigating the waters, and ensuring the safety and comfort of the guests on board. It's a career that offers adventure, the thrill of the sea, and the chance to explore exotic destinations.

If your culinary talents know no bounds and you enjoy crafting exquisite dishes, consider a career as a yacht chef. Yachts often require skilled chefs to cater to the discerning tastes of their guests. Whether you specialise in fine dining, international cuisine, or dietary preferences, the yacht industry offers opportunities to showcase your culinary expertise while sailing to breathtaking locations.

For those who thrive by providing top-notch service and ensuring guest satisfaction, pursuing a role as a steward or stewardess on a yacht could be an excellent fit. Yacht stewards and stewardesses are responsible for attending to the needs of guests, maintaining the vessel's interior, and ensuring a luxurious and comfortable experience on board. Your attention to detail and dedication to service will be highly valued in this role.

The world of yachting also welcomes skilled engineers and technical experts. If you possess mechanical or electrical expertise, consider a career as a yacht engineer. Your responsibilities may include maintaining the yacht's engines, systems, and equipment, ensuring the vessel runs smoothly and safely. Yacht engineers are essential to the operational efficiency and safety of the yacht.

Yachts are often host to a variety of events and parties, making event planning and coordination a sought-after skill. Event managers and planners can find fulfilling opportunities in the yacht industry, organising everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations on the high seas. Your ability to orchestrate memorable events will be in high demand.

Yacht brokerage is another avenue within the industry for those with a flair for sales and negotiation. As a yacht broker, you connect buyers and sellers, facilitating the sale or purchase of yachts. Your knowledge of the yacht market and strong interpersonal skills will play a crucial role in guiding clients through these transactions.

Yacht designers and naval architects also play an essential role in shaping the industry. If you have a passion for creating innovative and aesthetically pleasing vessels, pursuing a career in yacht design can be incredibly rewarding. Your designs could influence the future of luxury yachts, setting new standards in both form and function.

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The ride has just gotten even better with the release of the new Haines Hunter Overlander Pursuit 725, Haines Hunter’s first amphibious craft. The release of the Overlander configuration expands Haines Hunter’s flagship 725 range, and sees the new model combining Haines Hunter’s award winning 21° deep V hull, and the New Zealand designed and manufactured Anura amphibious system – the Overlander is the ultimate adventure machine.

The clock is on! The New Zealand Millennium Cup gets underway this week, marking the start of Auckland’s inaugural ocean festival. The southern hemisphere’s longest-running superyacht regatta gets underway this week in Auckland. The final countdown is on to the New Zealand Millennium Cup, which will see striking superyachts gather to race in Auckland from this Friday. This year’s Cup is a standout edition of the event, marking the start of Moana Auckland; New Zealand’s ocean festival.

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CREW PLACEMENT

We are committed to providing the “right fit”. With a comprehensive database of potential candidates built over the years and constantly updated, Catalano Shipping NZ is able to respond quickly to new crew placement demands.

Our hands-on, personalized approach ensures we have qualified candidates with a required skillset to satisfy your needs. We understand the costs both financially and culturally if you get it wrong with crew recruitment, so it is important to do it once and do it right! We can also help with temporary crew, delivery crew and dayworkers throughout the Pacific. Our placement fees are highly competitive – to cover our admin costs.

Feel free to send to [email protected] your enquiry with the role description, boat details, start date, itinerary, and we will work from there.

Are you dreaming about working on a superyacht?

We have job vacancies coming in very often, especially during the season. Please keep an eye on our  Facebook Page . Even if none of the advertised opportunities is quite what you are looking for, feel free to  send us  your CV mentioning your current location, references and availability.

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Why saltwater?

Experienced yacht crew agents based out of the uk, france and nz. we are experts in finding the highest quality crew in the superyacht industry..

Our finely tuned matchmaking skills ensure you get the highest quality crew, hand picked for your specific crew vacancies. We’ve built our reputation on an extremely high level of customer service, our fine-tuned candidate selection process and our passion for the industry.

Our yacht crew agency recruits for all departments and we place candidates anywhere in the world. Because we work with the most reputable yachts in the industry we have access to the very best and we headhunt the rest. Our comprehensive candidate screening process has ensured our placement success rate of 92%.

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Senior Deckhand 70m MY

SENIOR DECKHAND 70M MY  We are seeking an experienced Deckhand to fill a Senior Deckhand role onboard a 70m. This vessel is currently in ...

Deckhand 70m MY

DECKHAND 70M MY  We are seeking a Deckhand to join a 70m MY. This vessel is currently in Europe in the yard and will be back in the water...

HOH 75m Expedition Private

HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING 75M EXPEDITION YACHT We are seeking a Head of Housekeeping for a 75m private expedition yacht. The vessel travels ex...

Temp 2nd Officer 75m MY

TEMP 2ND OFFICER 75M MY  We are seeking a temporary 2nd Officer holding an OOW 3000GT/Unlimited to join a 75m in the States. This will be...

Deckhand 75m MY

DECKHAND 75M MY We are seeking a Deckhand with a minimum of a season’s experience to join a world cruising 75m MY that travels extensivel...

Service/3rd Stew 60m MY

SERVICE/3RD STEWARDESS 60M PRIVATE/CHARTER An exciting opportunity for an ambitious 3rd Stewardess has become available. We are looking f...

Experienced Stewardess 85m+ MY

EXP STEWARDESS 85M+ MY  We are looking for a stewardess with 1-2  years experience; a good all round stew, ready to join a beautiful 85m+...

Deckhand 85m

DECKHAND 85M MY: We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1-2 seasons experience to join an 85m MY. This is a dual season private/...

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Bronwyn gilchrist, head of service , candidate.

Saltwater Recruitment helped me find my dream job. From the start of my search right up to my placement, they have been attentively and genuinely involved in finding the best fit for me. Within a short amount of time Saltwater presented me three matching vacancies; facilitated in interviews and guided me with the best professional advice. I am now one happily employed yachtie! I absolutely love my job and am forever grateful!​

JARED MARTIN

Captain/chief officer , client of 60-90m yachts.

It’s been two over years of working with the Saltwater Recruitment team and we have been very happy with the level of professionalism and attention we receive when looking for a candidate to join us. 99% of the candidates that Saltwater have presented to us have been a perfect match for us, and when we had a candidate that did not work out, we were given an automatic replacement immediately, no questions asked. This is the kind of service we expect in the industry and Saltwater can supply this. ​

CHIEF OFFICER , 90M+

It has been a pleasure working with Saltwater. For every potential candidate they send, it is accompanied by a very useful paragraph that not only summarises the their CV, but includes information on reference checks, why they are suitable and any other points of note. Written references are verified verbally too. Saltwater is very proactive with their search for the right candidates.​

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Chief stew/purser , various motor yachts.

Saltwater is a top agency for all levels of recruitment needs. I have worked with Saltwater on both sides of recruitment - to find crew to join my team and also over the years to find the best jobs which match my needs. The team are so personable, experienced and professional from start to finish of any recruitment process. I highly recommend. ​

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Welcome to MYS Superyacht Crew

Superyacht Recruitment and Superyacht jobs since 1997, we specialise in placing qualified superyacht crew in Australia, Pacific and worldwide

Our goal is to meet the growing demand for experienced and professional Superyacht Crew in Australia and around the world. Placing Superyacht Crew worldwide, we have been Australia’s Leading Superyacht Recruitment Agency since 1997, understanding both the requirements of owners and the concerns of crew. From ensuring we find suitable, qualified candidates for your yacht or residence to advising crew with their next career steps, we will assist every step of the way.

A branch of Major Yacht Services, Australia’s leading Superyacht agency we have assisted more than 750 visiting superyachts to Australia. Being ex-crew members ourselves we understand the complexity of the roles on board and will appropriately match candidate’s skills and personality to ensure that perfect fit for both Owners and Crew alike.

Our Head office is based in Sydney and being a proud member of the AYSS we have worldwide representation & partners.

What positions do we recruit for?

We Specialise in Superyacht Recruitment for the following core Superyacht Jobs

• Captain Positions
• Officer Positions
• Engineer Positions
• Chef Positions
• Stewardess Positions
• Deckhand Positions

We also provide Superyacht Recruitment for such specialty positions as Dive Instructors, Nurses, Beauticians, Masseuses, Private Jet Hostesses, Private Residence Staff, House Managers, Housekeepers, Private House Chefs, Personal / Executive assistants, Gardeners, Project Managers and New Build Engineers

Our company uses the MLC ( Maritime Labour Convention ) as its guideline when undertaking all its recruitment services.

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From Australia to Europe, New Zealand to the Caribbean our positions and candidates span the globe and are ready to assist with all your superyacht recruitment needs.

Get in touch today to see how we can assist you with your superyacht crew or employment needs

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We have used MYS for all of our requirements since our 44m was Launched last year, This has included a complete crew placement for our new boat, All customs clearance arrivals and departures from Australia for our vessel, Fuel Bunkers at the most competitive price, Supplying local produce at wholesale rates, and the list goes on.

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The year to July 2024 year saw two annual records for New Zealand citizens with 81,000 migrant departures, exceeding the previous record (before 2024) of 72,400 in the February 2012 year.

There was also a net migration loss of 55,800 New Zealand citizens, exceeding the previous record (before 2023 and 2024) of 44,400 in the February 2012 year.

For New Zealand citizens, there was an average annual net migration loss of 26,600 in the July years (2002 to 2013) and a net migration loss of 5700 in the July years (2014 to 2019).

Overall there was a provisional net migration gain of 67,200 people in the year to July, made up of 200,800 migrant arrivals and 133,600 migrant departures.

That’s down from a peak of 136,700 in the October 2023 year.

This reflected fewer annual migrant arrivals (although levels are still high by historical standards) and annual migrant departures climbing to record levels, Stats NZ said today.

The provisional net migration gain of 67,200 in the July 2024 year was made up of a net gain of 123,000 non-New Zealand citizens, which more than offset the provisional record net migration loss of 55,800 New Zealand citizens.

Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon noted that the cycle was steadily turning, “reflecting the cooling economy and fewer job opportunities in New Zealand”.

“We’re forecasting annual net migration to slow to zero for the 2025 calendar year (with the monthly figures likely to turn to net outflows by early next year),” he said.

“This marked slowdown in population growth also affects our outlook for the economy’s actual and potential growth, the labour market, and the expected tax take.”

For migrant arrivals in the July 2024 year, citizens of India were the largest group, with 41,100 arrivals. The next largest groups were citizens were from New Zealand (25,200), Philippines (24,600), China (23,600) and Fiji (7,900).

For migrant departures in the July 2024 year, citizens of New Zealand were the largest group, with 81,000 departures. The next largest groups were citizens of China (7200), the UK (5500) and Australia (5000)

Stats NZ noted international migration in the July 2024 year increased New Zealand’s population by 13 more people for every 1000 already living here.

The net migration rate of 13 per 1000 in the July 2024 year was down from a rate of 26 per 1000 in the October 2023 year.

“New Zealand’s net migration rate is down on last year, but is still relatively high by historical standards,” population indicators manager Tehseen Islam said.

High net migration rates in 2023 and 2024 mainly reflect the large number of migrant arrivals to New Zealand after the relaxation of Covid-related travel and border restrictions, both in New Zealand and overseas, from 2022.

“New Zealand’s net migration rate in 2023 was the highest since the late 1870s, when New Zealand’s population was under one million,” said Islam. “The rate was also high in the early 1900s, early 2000s and mid-2010s.”

New Zealand’s net migration rate of 13 per 1000 in 2024, while down from 2023, remains high by international standards.

Net migration rates are more sensitive to migration fluctuations in countries with smaller populations, such as New Zealand and Ireland.

Other countries had also seen increased net migration rates since 2022, Islam said.

Reasons include the easing of pandemic-related restrictions to international travel and migration, changes to immigration policies and increased migrant flows linked to international conflicts.

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Tributes paid to ‘incredibly talented’ chef who died on sunken superyacht in Sicily

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Tributes have been paid to a chef whose body was recovered after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily , as rescuers fear six people are still trapped inside the wreck.

Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, who was working on the Bayesian superyacht, was found by the Italian coastguard near the sunken boat.

A friend of Mr Thomas, who asked to remain anonymous, said the yachting community has been saddened by his death.

She told The Independent: “He was a one-of-a-kind special human being. Incredibly talented, contagious smile and laugh, an incredible voice with a deep love of the ocean and the moon.

“I spoke to him nearly every day. He loved his life his friends and his job.”

She added: “He will be smiling and laughing.”

Among those unaccounted for are technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, as well as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

Four bodies were found on the shipwreck on Wednesday but are yet to be identified.

The body of Mr Thomas was recovered on Monday.

His friend Gareth Williams told the BBC: “I can talk for everyone that knew him when I say he was a well-loved, kind human being with a calm spirit.”

Another friend, Eli Fuller, told the outlet Mr Thomas was “friends with everybody”, “always positive” and “sought after” in his profession.

Bayesian was moored around half a mile off the coast of Porticello when it sank at around 5am local time on Monday as the area was hit by a storm.

Of the 22 passengers and crew onboard, 15 – including Mr Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares – were rescued after escaping onto a lifeboat.

More of the yacht’s rescued crew members were named by the Italian Coastguard on Tuesday, with Leo Eppel and South African nationals Leah Randall and Katja Chicken all confirmed as having been on board.

Mr Lynch, who founded software giant Autonomy in 1996, was cleared in June of conducting a massive fraud relating to the 11 billion US dollar (£8.64 billion) sale to US company Hewlett Packard. The boat trip was a celebration of his acquittal.

The Financial Times reported that Mr Bloomer appeared at trial as a defence witness for Mr Lynch, while media reports suggest the pair are close friends.

A spokesperson for Morgan Stanley said the bank was “shocked and saddened” while Clifford Chance said it was a “tragic incident”.

The former school of Mr Lynch’s daughter has said its “thoughts are with their family and everyone involved.”

A spokesperson for Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, west London, said: “We are all incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with their family and everyone involved as we await further updates.”

Ed Llewellyn, British ambassador to Italy, met some of the survivors of the sinking at a hotel.

Ayla Ronald, a New Zealand national working at Clifford Chance, survived the ordeal.

Her father Lin Ronald confirmed to the Telegraph that she had been invited aboard as a thanks for assistance in Mr Lynch’s recent court case.

Another survivor, British tourist Charlotte Emsley, told la Repubblica she held her one-year-old daughter, Sofia, to stop her from drowning.

Charlotte and Sofia were treated in hospital, as was Sofia’s father, James Emsley.

In a separate incident, Mr Lynch’s co-defendant in his US fraud trial, Stephen Chamberlain, died after being hit by a car while out running in Cambridgeshire on Saturday.

In a statement released through Cambridgeshire Police, Mr Chamberlain’s family said: “Steve was a much-loved husband, father, son, brother and friend.

“He was an amazing individual, whose only goal in life was to help others in any way possible.”

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Inside the shocking Sicily yacht tragedy that left 7 people dead

There was a violent storm, but even then, luxury yachts are built to weather such events. so why did this boat sink off the coast of sicily, leaving seven people dead, by natalie finn | e news • published august 24, 2024 • updated on august 24, 2024 at 10:34 am.

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Nobody was trying to reach the lowest depths of the ocean or otherwise test the boundaries of human endurance .

But what was supposed to be a routine pleasure cruise aboard a superyacht turned deadly all the same on the morning of Aug. 19 when the 184-foot Bayesian got caught in a storm and sank off the coast of Sicily .

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"I can't remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that," Stephen Richter of SAR Marine Consulting told NBC News . "You know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size."

Of the 22 people onboard, including crew, seven people died. The last of the bodies was recovered Aug. 23, an expectedly sad coda to what had already been a tragic week as the search for answers as to how this happened got underway.

And to be sure, every minute of the Bayesian's ill-fated outing is being fiercely scrutinized, starting with the general seaworthiness of the vessel itself.

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"Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday," Richter explained. "They are not going to put them in situations where it may be dangerous or it may be uncomfortable, so this storm that popped up was obviously an anomaly. These vessels that carry passengers, they’re typically very well-maintained, very well-appointed."

But in this case, a $40 million yacht sank, seven people are dead—including a billionaire tech mogul and his 18-year-old daughter—and morbid fascination doesn't need a second wind.

Here is how the story of the Sicily yacht tragedy has unfolded so far:

What happened to the yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily?

The Bayesian had set off from the Sicilian port of Milazzo on Aug. 14 at capacity with 12 guests and 10 crewmembers aboard.

The aluminum-hulled vessel was built in 2008 by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi and registered in the U.K. Cruise sites listed it as available for charter at $215,000 per week, per the Associated Press.

On the morning of Aug. 19, the superyacht was anchored off the coast of Porticello, a small fishing village in the Sicilian province of Palermo (also the name of Sicily's capital city), when a violent storm hit.

The vessel "suddenly sank" at around 5 a.m. local time, seemingly due to "the terrible weather conditions," the City Council of Bagheria announced shortly afterward, per NBC News .

At the time, only one person was confirmed dead—the ship's chef—but six others were said to be missing. The 15 survivors—who managed to make it onto an inflatable life boat, according to emergency officials—were rescued that morning by the crew of another yacht that had been nearby when the storm hit.

"Fifteen people inside," Karsten Borner, the Dutch captain of the ship that was able to help (the Sir Robert Baden Powell), told reporters afterward, per Reuters. "Four people were injured, three heavily injured, and we brought them to our ship. Then we communicated with the coast guard, and after some time, the coast guard came and later picked up injured people."

When the storm hit, his boat ran into "a strong hurricane gust," Borner said, "and we had to start the engine to keep the ship in an angled position."

They "managed to keep the ship in position," he continued, but once the storm died down, they realized the other boat that had been behind them—the Bayesian—was gone.

The wreck ended up settling 165 feet below the surface, according to Italy's national fire department.

Fire officials said that divers, a motorboat and a helicopter were deployed to search for the missing.

Meanwhile, footage was captured of the ship capsizing on closed-circuit TV about a half-mile away from where it was anchored.

In the video obtained by NBC News, the illuminated 250-foot aluminum mast of the ship appears to list severely to one side before disappearing completely. Survivors recalled having just a few minutes to literally abandon ship.

Who were the seven people who died when the yacht Bayesian sank?

The tragedy initially became headline news because billionaire tech mogul Mike Lynch—"Britain's Bill Gates," some U.K. media called him—was among the missing. His body was ultimately recovered Aug. 22 .

"They told me that suddenly they found themselves catapulted into the water without even understanding how they had got there," Dr. Fabio Genco, head of the Palermo Emergency Medical Services, told NBC News Aug. 22. "And that the whole thing seems to have lasted from 3 to 5 minutes."

Genco said he got to Porticello about an hour after the Bayesian capsized.

Survivors "told me that it was all dark, that the yacht hoisted itself up and then went down," he said. "All the objects were falling on them. That’s why I immediately made sure, by asking them questions, if they had any internal injuries."

Why did the yacht sink?

Italian prosecutors are investigating to determine what transpired before the boat went down, according to NBC News.

Meanwhile, the CEO of shipbuilder Perini's parent company The Italian Sea Group defended the vessel itself as "unsinkable."

Perini boats "are the safest in the most absolute sense," Giovanni Costantino told Sky News Aug. 22 . What happened to the Bayesian "put me in a state of sadness on one side and of disbelief on the other," he continued. "This incident sounds like an unbelievable story, both technically and as a fact."

Costantino said it had to have been human error that led to the boat sinking, declaring, "Mistakes were made."

"Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors," he told newspaper Corriere della Sera Aug. 21, in an interview translated from Italian. "The people should not have been in the cabins, the boat should not have been at anchor."

The weather was "all predictable," he continued, adding that the storm "was fully legible in all the weather charts. It couldn't have been ignored."

The yacht's captain, identified as James Cutfield of New Zealand, was taken to Termini Imerese hospital for treatment. From there, he told La Repubblica, per Sky News , that he didn't see the storm coming.

Borner, the captain of the ship that rescued the 15 Bayesian survivors, told NBC News that he noticed the storm come in at 4 a.m. local time, and saw what looked to him like a waterspout, a type of tornado that forms above water.

The International Centre for Waterspout Research posted on X Aug. 19 that it had "confirmed 18 waterspouts today off the coasts of Italy. Some were powerful waterspouts, one of which may have been responsible for the sinking of a large yacht off of Sicily."

Borner said he didn't know why the Bayesian sank so quickly, guessing "it may have something to do with the mast, which was incredibly long." (A tall mast, even with its sails down, means there's more surface area exposed to wind, which can result in tipping.)

Confirming that one person was dead and six unaccounted for immediately following the wreck on Aug. 19, Salvo Cocina of Sicily's civil protection agency told reporters that a waterspout had struck the area overnight.

"They were in the wrong place at the wrong time," he said.

The 59-year-old founder of software firm Autonomy had been on the trip with his wife Angela Bacares and their 18-year-old, Oxford-bound daughter Hannah to celebrate his recent acquittal in the U.S. on fraud and conspiracy charges stemming from the $11.7 billion purchase of his company by Hewlett-Packard in 2011.

In a bizarre turn of events, Lynch's co-defendant at trial, Stephen Chamberlain, the former vice president of finance at Autonomy, died after being taken off life support following a road accident on Aug. 17. Chamberlain's attorney told Reuters Aug. 20 that his friend and client had been out for a run when he was "fatally struck" by a car.

Meanwhile, multiple people who contributed to Lynch's defense were on the cruise with him and his family.

The bodies of Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer—who testified on Lynch's behalf—and his wife Judy Bloomer, as well as lawyer Chris Morvillo, a partner at the U.S. firm Clifford Chance, and his wife Neda Morvillo, a jewelry designer, were recovered on Aug. 21 .

In a LinkedIn post thanking the team that successfully defended Lynch, Morvillo wrote, per Sky News , "And, finally, a huge thank you to my patient and incredible wife, Neda Morvillo, and my two strong, brilliant, and beautiful daughters, Sabrina Morvillo and Sophia Morvillo. None of this would have been possible without your love and support. I am so glad to be home. And they all lived happily ever after…"

The first casualty confirmed Aug. 19 was the ship's Canadian-Antiguan chef, later identified as Recaldo Thomas.

"He was a one-of-a-kind special human being," a friend of Thomas told The Independent . "Incredibly talented, contagious smile and laugh, an incredible voice with a deep love of the ocean and the moon. I spoke to him nearly every day. He loved his life his friends and his job."

Hannah's body was the last of the missing six to be found , with divers bringing her remains ashore on Aug. 23.

Lynch and Bacares, who was rescued, also shared a 21-year-old daughter, according to The Times.

While awaiting trial, Lynch—who maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings—had spent 13 months under house arrest in San Francisco. Back home in London afterward, he admitted to The Times in July that he'd been afraid of dying in prison if he'd been found guilty. (He faced a possible 25-year sentence.)

"It's bizarre, but now you have a second life," he reflected. "The question is, what do you want to do with it?"

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