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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed  Schulte Group , a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

YPI CREW TEAM

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Customized Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who hand pick the best suited candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

MLC Registered and Compliant

We are MLC 2006 compliant and to illustrate best practice, YPI CREW is independently audited by Lloyds Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

FINDING QUALIFIED CREW FOR LUXURY YACHTS

We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

I have worked with YPI CREW for almost 20 years now, both on a personal level finding work and placing me on yachts, as well as finding new crew for the various vessels I have worked on. Jacqui and her Engineering Team assisted in crewing a 90m motor yacht from build in which we kept the same 8x rotational engineers for 5+ years. That’s a true sign of finding the right individuals for the correct yacht & existing crew.

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World-class Crew Services

Northrop & Johnson has been one of the leading players in the yachting industry for the past six decades and has on staff a highly experienced team of professionals to support you.

Luxury Yacht Crew Placement & Management

Our crew services experts specialize in accurately placing crew members on the appropriate yachts and guiding the successful careers of tens of thousands worldwide. Our global presence allows us to deliver quality results in all the main yachting hubs around the world.

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For yacht crew looking for a new position, or for those who are new to the industry, Northrop & Johnson Crew Services also provides career advice, help with CVs and overall guidance. We look forward to building a professional relationship with all crewmembers throughout a full and successful career. Register or update profile below to get started.

Find Your Perfect Crew

Leaders in quality crew placement.

Northrop & Johnson’s Yacht Crew Services offers a highly personable approach to finding your perfect crew, striving to go above and beyond our competitors to make sure your yacht is in the most capable hands. We work closely with owners, captains, and all hiring personnel to identify your exact needs, then diligently work to ensure the best possible match is found. With one of the most advanced databases in the industry and team of experienced crew placement professionals, we have the resources to properly staff your yacht. Our team handles all of the research, interviews and proper vetting to hand-select your perfect crew. Driven by integrity, expertise and unrivaled attention to detail we will ensure your success.

Crew Positions

Find your ideal job.

Finding a position that suits your strengths and skills is key to ensuring your success as yacht crew. Our hands-on approach focuses on placing you in the ideal role onboard a yacht that will benefit not only you, but the owner, captain, and current crew. Thanks to our vast network of yacht captains and owners around the world, we have our finger on the pulse of the latest yacht crew job openings and availabilities around the world.

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We recognize the importance of looking after crew. That’s why we have established relationships with the world’s leading crew training schools, accommodation specialists and travel agents. Our N&J Crew team takes their time to develop and maintain genuine, long-standing relationships with future and current crew to continually exceed expectations and guide them along the way. Our experience and highly personalized approach to luxury yacht crew placement are second to none. Take a look at some helpful tools to set you up for success in the yachting industry. Terms & Conditions .

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Our N&J Crew team is made up of experienced professionals in recruitment. Not only do we have one of the most extensive databases within the industry, but more importantly, we take our time getting to know our crew which in turn makes the recruitment process an enjoyable experience.

Contact Our Crew Services Team

With offices in all the main yachting hubs, we are available to assist with any crew-related needs. Please get in touch and arrange a meeting with one of our N&J Crew team members today!

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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.

Find SuperYacht Crew

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

Find SuperYacht Jobs

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.

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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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YOA is based in New Zealand working with clients locally and worldwide.

With agents in Europe, USA, UK, Australia, Central America, South Africa and further afield.

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YOA is based in New Zealand and works with clients locally and worldwide. With agents in Europe, UK, USA, Australia, Central America, South Africa & further afield.

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Yacht Crew Agency

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency

The leading international yacht crew recruitment & placement agency.

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency is a bespoke yachting recruitment and placement agency for luxury yachts and sailing boats. We select qualified and experienced yacht crew for the well-being and comfort of our clients on board.

At Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency, an active participant in placement of crews for yachting on the international stage, we endeavour to establish really trust-based relations both with our customers and our candidates.

All our recruiters have in-depth knowledge of the yachting industry and are experts in recruitment for Superyachts.

Apart from our primary role, of the recruiter, we also can provide advice to candidates on the matters of education and professional qualification to give guidance about a professional career in yachting and working on a luxury yacht with good conditions.

The mission of Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency also includes maintenance of permanent compliance with MLC 2006 (Maritime labour convention), to guarantee efficient placement in conformity with the law.

Our yachting recruitment agencies are represented in Paris, Valbonne/Antibes, France, French Riviera and Monaco, in London, United Kingdom, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in Rolle/Geneva, Switzerland, in New-York, Los Angeles, United-States and work throughout the entire world.

We support our clients and advise them on the matters of recruitment and placement of their deck personnel and crew for seasonal work or permanent positions on Yachts, Superyachts, Megayachts and Luxury Sailboats.

Our Yacht crew recruitment consultants speak French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian. Our team is at your service and is ready to answer your questions from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Our specialist recruitment areas

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Engineering yacht crew positions

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Interior yacht crew positions

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The best international yacht crew agency.

Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency stands out as the best yacht staffing agency in the business for a range of key reasons. Our unrivalled expertise and commitment to providing top quality services has earned us a reputation as a leader in the yachting industry.

Firstly, at Morgan & Mallet Yacht Crew Agency, we have a team of highly experienced recruiters who have a thorough understanding of the yachting industry. This expertise ensures that we can accurately deliver the best recruitment service for your yacht crew, enhancing the overall experience for both our candidates and our yacht owner clients.

Our global presence is another significant advantage. With offices in major international destinations such as Paris, New York, London, Dubai, Geneva and Monaco. We offer an extensive network that enables us to receive clients and candidates from all over the world. This international reach not only broadens our talent pool, but also ensures that our clients receive the best possible service. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethics. We strictly follow the Maritime Labor Convention, ensuring that all placements are made in full respect of international labor laws. This commitment to legal and ethical standards ensures that crew members and yacht owners can trust our agency to manage their needs in a professional and responsible manner.

Our personalized approach sets us apart from other yacht staffing agencies. We take the time to build relationships based on trust with our clients and candidates, ensuring a perfect fit for every placement. This custom-made service means that the unique needs of each yacht are met with precision, resulting in a seamless working environment and a superior level of service on board. In addition, we offer comprehensive support services that go beyond simple recruitment.

We also provide advice on education and professional qualifications, guiding candidates through their career development in the yachting industry. This integral approach not only helps candidates achieve their career goals, but also ensures that yacht owners receive highly skilled and motivated crew members. This makes us the best choice for anyone looking for yacht crew solutions.

Find the Right Yacht Crew with Morgan & Mallet Yachting Crew Placement

Our yacht crew recruitment agencies, more than 50 different recruitment position in the yachting sector.

Exclusivity : In a world teeming with generalists, we pride ourselves on being the true specialists in luxury hospitality recruitment. Morgan & Mallet’s network ranges from luxury hospitality to yachting and household staff.

Global network : Our strong network of agencies and local recruiters ensures that we source talent from every corner of the globe, bringing diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to our clientele.

Confidentiality : We uphold the highest standards of discretion, ensuring that every interaction remains confidential.

Personalized approach : We believe that every client and candidate is unique. Our bespoke recruitment solutions ensure that individual needs are always prioritized.

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The leading recruitment agency for sailing boat and catamaran. Our recruiters place crew all aroundthe world

Recruitment for yachts and luxury sailboats, a professional and specialist team at your service for your yacht, mega yacht, super yacht & sailing boat, placement & recruitment of board personnel for yachts.

We recruit and hire a wide choice of yacht crew member such as :  superyacht captain ,  c aptain,  junior captain ,   1st Officer/chief mate ,  Watch officer ,  bosun/bosco ,  skipper ,  deckhand ,  unlimited chief engineer ,  Y1 chief engineer ,  Y2 chief engineer ,  Y3 chief engineer , Y4 chief engineer ,  2nd unlimited engineer ,  2nd 3000 gt / 6000 w engineer,   2nd 3000 gt / 3000 kw engineer,   2nd 500 gt / 3000 kw engineer,   oow (Meol) engineer,  oow (aec) engineer ,   electronics engineer ,  junior engineer ,  purser ,  chief steward(ess) ,   steward(ess) ,  solo steward(ess) ,  yacht housekeeper ,  laundress ,  2nd stewards(ess) ,  junior steward(ess) ,  yacht butler ,  yacht couple ,  executive chef ,  chef ,  sous chef , dishwasher ,  yacht project manager ,  helicopter pilot ,  interior designer/architect ,  nanny ,  personal coach ,  bodyguard ,  beauty   and   massage specialist ,  and many others.

A modern and bespoke approach of recruitment for the yachting industry

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Our reach is truly global with 7 agencies across the entire world in New-York, Paris, London, French Riviera, Rolle or even Dubai there is always an agency ready to answer to your every need in recruitment. Don’t hesitate anymore and explore the map to the right and find the best agency to start your recruitment.

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Ocean-Crews is a premier recruitment agency specializing in the dynamic world of yacht crew placement. With a rich heritage in the yachting industry and a keen understanding of the unique demands it entails, we are your trusted partner in assembling exceptional crews for luxury yachts worldwide.

Our mission at Ocean-Crews is to connect highly skilled and passionate crew members with yacht owners and operators in need of top-tier talent. Whether you are seeking a seasoned captain, a proficient chef, an attentive stewardess, or any other vital role aboard your yacht, we have an extensive network and a rigorous vetting process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are presented.

We pride ourselves on our personalized and attentive approach, tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of both our clients and candidates. At Ocean-Crews, we understand that each yacht is unique, and so are the individuals who make up its crew. That’s why we go the extra nautical mile to match the perfect candidates with the right vessels, creating harmonious and successful partnerships that endure.

Whether you’re a yacht owner in search of exceptional crew members or a dedicated professional looking for your next exciting adventure at sea, Ocean-Crews is your compass to success in the yachting world. Join us on this voyage, and let us help you navigate the waters of opportunity.

To embark on your journey with Ocean-Crews and unlock a world of yachting opportunities, simply reach out to us by sending an email to Samantha at [email protected] . To ensure we can match you with the ideal yacht job, please attach your CV or provide comprehensive details about your qualifications, experience, and the specific yacht job you are seeking. Samantha and our dedicated team of yachting experts will swiftly guide you through the registration process, helping you set sail toward your next adventure on the open seas. If you would like to register to browse and apply for jobs on this website then register

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At the age of 17, Samantha embarked on her journey in the yachting industry, amassing over a decade of invaluable experience both at sea and on land. With determination and dedication, she ascended to the role of Chief Stewardess, leaving her mark in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. Her time in Dubai saw her excel as a Charter Broker and Crew Trainer, where she consistently aided crew members in discovering their ideal positions aboard yachts.

Today, Samantha is at the helm of Ocean-Crews, where her deep insights into the unique needs of both crew members and employers seeking exceptional crew members shine through.

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HEAVING IN THE CREW

Winch yacht recruitment, winch yacht recruitment is one of the most modern and professional yacht crew agencies within the maritime industry.

We are MLC registered and provide yacht crew recruitment services on a global scale. Our aim is to make the recruitment process between both clients and crew, run as smoothly as possible helping to build long lasting relationships between all parties.

With more than 10 years’ experience in both land based recruitment and working onboard yachts combined, we are more than confident that we will fulfil the services that you require. With our experienced knowledge of the industry alongside our long lists of contacts, we promise to provide both clients and candidates with the outcome that they were looking for.

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“The recruitment process conducted by Tom from Winch Yacht Recruitment was seamless, professional, and highly efficient. I was impressed with the knowledge and support that Tom showed throughout the process, and ultimately I secured a fantastic position on a 100m+ thanks to his expertise, I would highly recommend using this agency to anyone. Thanks Tom”

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“I extend gratitude to Winch Yacht Recruitment for their exceptional support in securing me a position aboard a 60m+ vessel as Bosun. From the outset, their professional and dedicated team provided invaluable guidance and resources, tailoring their approach to my unique strengths and career goals. I had the pleasure of working directly with Tom, a great recruiter and I believe the director who handled the process with exceptional professionalism. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking support in navigating the competitive job market, Thanks Tom!!”

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“I would like to thank Tom, for the huge amount of effort that he put into helping me land my next position. Without you, it simply would not of been possible. Thankyou for the endless emails to and from management and the captain ensuring that my transition was as smooth as possible. I did not for a moment doubt that everything would come together, and you handled everything with care and took professional to another level. I will highly recommend your services to all of my fellow yachties. Thanks Tom”

“I have used many agencies in the past, but none have been as responsive as this one. From the moment I contacted Tom until the very last moment of finding me a position, he kept in constant contact with me giving me regular updates. Its clear to see that Tom has worked within the industry himself, as he seems to know and understand exactly what to look for and asks all of the right questions. He was very honest and direct with the process and gave me some amazing advice on things that I was not already aware of. I will defiantly be using this company in the near future should I be looking for a new position, and would highly recommend Tom as an agent to anyone. Best of luck Tom”

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Matching Professional Yacht Crew with Great Yachts

You found our website – that means you must be looking for a job on a yacht. If that includes a ton of travel, working with a great team, getting out on the ocean, working your bum off and showing the owners and guests a great time – you are in the right place!

So, who are our clients? They own motor yachts from about 30 meters to 80 meters. They are private, floating luxury homes, travelling vacation spots, second (third, fourth, fifth) homes, entertainment venues. Our clients value the privacy and freedom that luxury yachts offer. Some cruise the traditional Mediterranean – Caribbean route, others slip through New England, or the US West Coast, many take extended trips into the Pacific to explore the islands of the Galapagos, the Far East, and a few truly adventurous owners take the yacht to the Antarctic! Really, the only limit to travel is the imagination!  

They hire professional Captains, properly experienced, well certified. Proper Officers with a long-term view of their career. Those Captains, in turn, hire happy, hardworking, professional, fun crew (yes even the Engineers) who are looking to put in the work and have a great time working with a team of like-minded yacht crew.

We can see why owners and guests love yachting – why do the crew?

This is full time work. Not a summer gig, not a gap year, not even freelance work. The expectations are high, but the rewards are outstanding. Solid wages (feel free to check out our Crew page for an idea of what that means), health benefits, worldwide travel, food prepared by a private Chef, exploring exotic ports of call, windsurfing the Caribbean, scuba in the Maldives, swimming…well, everywhere!

And when the time comes to move on, or move up, your time aboard has prepared you to choose where you go next – larger yachts, smaller yachts, even an extraordinary span of land-based positions where your honed skills are truly valued. The sky is the limit!

Sounds perfect…maybe even too good to be true!  

If you have never worked on a yacht and do not know what to expect, that would make sense, but our clients are seeking well experienced candidates. Each yacht has a training program that will both sharpen your general skills and give you great confidence on how the individual program is run. With each of our clients, there is room for growth – training, learning how to give and take constructive criticism, management skills.

Even skills that may not, at first glance, fall into the realm of what you might expect can become important. Water Sports (Wind Surf, Kite Board, E-Foil), diving with guests, even deep-sea fishing experience are all those additional skills that our clients love to hear about.  

Proper yacht crew are very physically active, but we never lose focus of the fact that this hard work is also fun – we are in the business of supplying the world’s most luxurious vacations, in a safety environment. That means care and excitement are properly blended.

Can it get a bit stuffy at times – yes. When a king or queen comes aboard it is not uncommon to have to put on the formal uniform. We do say “sir” and “madame,” we learn silver service, we learn to observe and anticipate the needs of guests. We treat the owner’s parents like the most important people on earth. We also crack a smile. We laugh out loud. We jump in the water with the kids. We hold the hand of that guest who is just not sure about the jet skis. We produce the most exquisite vacations on earth. 

What about the people you work with – the rest of the crew on the yacht? They are people similar to you – happy, outgoing, hardworking. You rely on each other. You know they are fulfilling their promise to you, you are fulfilling your promises to them. But they are also different. They come from literally every country on earth. Different cultures, foods, backgrounds, languages. You learn from them – they learn from you. You create bonds with these people that truly last your entire life.

This is yachting – we work hard and we have a great time doing it!

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Italian authorities are expanding their investigation into the deaths of seven people on the yacht, the Bayesian, to include two crew members as well as the captain, according to Italian news agencies.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others lost their lives when the 56m (184ft) yacht, flying a British flag, sank off the coast of northern Sicily on 19 August.

The investigation is now said to include ship engineer Tim Parker Eaton and sailor Matthew Griffith.

Being investigated does not equate to being charged and is a procedural step.

The boat went down within minutes during a pre-dawn storm while the yacht was anchored off the northern coast of Sicily.

On Monday, the yacht's 51-year-old captain, New Zealand national James Cutfield, was reportedly placed under investigation for manslaughter and causing the shipwreck.

During questioning on Tuesday, he declined to answer the prosecutors' inquiries.

Speaking to reporters afterwards, one of the captain's lawyers, Giovanni Rizzuti, said: “The captain exercised his right to remain silent for two fundamental reasons. First, he's very worn out. Second, we were appointed only on Monday and for a thorough and correct defence case, we need to acquire a set of data that at the moment, we don't have.”

Tim Parker Eaton is understood to have been in charge of adequately securing the yacht's engine room and operational systems, while Matthew Griffith was on watch duty during the night of the disaster.

The sinking has left naval experts baffled, as they believe a yacht of Bayesian's calibre, constructed by the prestigious Italian yacht builder Perini, should have been able to withstand the storm and certainly should not have sunk as rapidly as it did.

Prosecutors based in Termini Imerese, near Palermo, have indicated that their investigation will be lengthy and will require the salvage of the wreckage.

The head of the company that built the Bayesian, Giovanni Costantino, told the BBC he was convinced there had been a litany of errors on board.

“At the back of the boat, a hatch must have been left open,” he said, “but also perhaps a side entrance for water to have poured inside.

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"Before the storm, the captain should have closed every opening, lifted anchor, turned on the engine, pointed into the wind and lowered the keel."

The keel is a large, fin-like part of the boat that protrudes from its base.

"That would have stabilised the vessel, they would have been able to traverse the storm and continue their cruise in comfort," he said.

Currently, the Bayesian rests on its right side at a depth of approximately 50m (164ft).

Meanwhile, the Italian Coast Guard has been conducting environmental monitoring activities at the site of the sinking, to prevent possible hydrocarbon spills from the hull.

At the moment, the are no leaks from the tanks and no traces of oil pollution, the Coast Guard said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Who was on superyacht that sank off Sicily?

Twenty-two people were on board the Bayesian superyacht including British technology tycoon Mike Lynch, his wife and 18-year-old daughter, and Morgan Stanley International boss Jonathan Bloomer.

Friday 23 August 2024 12:34, UK

Details have emerged of the 22 people who were on board the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily.

The British-flagged vessel named Bayesian was carrying 12 passengers and 10 members of crew when it got into difficulty in the early hours of Monday.

Seven bodies have now been recovered. The other 15 people on board were rescued.

Here's what we know about those who were on the yacht.

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British technology tycoon Mike Lynch was among the original six people missing. On Thursday, divers confirmed his body had been recovered.

Raised in Ilford, east London by Irish parents, the 59-year-old made millions with the software company Autonomy he set up in 1996.

He had an estimated net worth of £852m, according to the 2023 Sunday Times Rich List, and is believed to have owned the yacht.

Off the back of Automomy's global success, Mr Lynch was given the roles of science adviser to former prime minister David Cameron and non-executive director of the BBC.

The Cambridge maths and sciences graduate sold the firm for £8.64bn to US giant Hewlett Packard (HP) in 2011.

Dubbed the "British Bill Gates", Mr Lynch has been in the headlines in recent months over a high-profile fraud case related to the sale of Autonomy to HP in 2011.

HP accused him of deliberately overstating the value of the company before it was acquired by the American technology firm. Mr Lynch denied any wrongdoing.

In June, a US jury cleared him of all charges .

Read more: Lynch's co-defendant dies days before yacht disaster

Hannah Lynch

Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch was also on board. A body believed to be that of the teenager was recovered on Friday from the yacht wreckage.

She had been on holiday with her parents, having secured a place to study English at the University of Oxford, according to reports.

Her former school, Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, west London, said they were "incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic accident" when the yacht first sank.

Angela Bacares

Mr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares was on board the yacht and was rescued.

The 57-year-old said she and Mr Lynch were awoken by the boat "tilting" at 4am - half an hour before it sank.

Jonathan Bloomer

Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of investment bank Morgan Stanley International, was confirmed dead on Thursday.

According to the Financial Times, Mr Bloomer appeared as a defence witness for Mr Lynch during his US criminal trial and the pair were good friends. He also chaired Autonomy's audit committee.

The 70-year-old was the chief executive of UK-Hong Kong insurer Prudential until he was ousted by the board in 2005.

He was also chairman of the insurance provider Hiscox.

Judy Bloomer

Mr Bloomer's wife Judy was on the yacht trip with her husband. Divers confirmed they found her body on Thursday.

Mrs Bloomer was a former board member at The Eve Appeal charity, which focuses on gynaecological cancers.

The charity described her as a "brilliant champion for women's health and medical research... an incredible supporter, committee member, and trustee of our charity for over 20 years".

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Recaldo Thomas

The yacht's on-board chef Recaldo Thomas died in the sinking.

He was Canadian-Antiguan and part of the crew of the Bayesian.

His body was the first to be recovered from the wreckage.

Chris Morvillo

US lawyer Chris Morvillo was among those divers found dead on Thursday.

The father-of-two worked on Mr Lynch's US fraud trial and was a partner of law firm Clifford Chance's US branch.

Mr Morvillo was assistant attorney for the Southern District of New York between 1995 and 2005 and worked on the terrorist investigation into the 9/11 attacks.

In a recent LinkedIn post, he thanked the legal team that helped win Mr Lynch's trial.

Signing off the post, he said: "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…."

Neda Morvillo

Mr Morvillo's wife Neda died in the disaster alongside her husband.

The 57-year-old had a luxury jewellery brand, which she ran under her maiden name Neda Nassiri.

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Ayla Ronald

Ayla Ronald, a senior associate at Clifford Chance, survived the yacht disaster, the law firm confirmed.

The 36-year-old worked alongside Chris Morvillo in helping defend Mike Lynch in court.

Clifford Chance said in a statement: "Our utmost priority is providing support to the family as well as our colleague Ayla Ronald, who together with her partner, thankfully survived the incident."

She is originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, but lives in London, her father told local media there.

He said she was left "very shaken" but "she and her partner are alive".

Charlotte Golunski

Charlotte Golunski was on board the yacht and was rescued along with her one-year-old daughter, Sofia.

She spoke to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, confirming she survived the yacht sinking and told how she kept her daughter alive after she was rescued.

"I held her afloat with all my strength, my arms stretched upwards to keep her from drowning," she said.

"It was all dark. In the water I couldn't keep my eyes open. I screamed for help but all I could hear around me was the screams of others."

The 35-year-old is a partner at one of Mr Lynch's firms - Invoke Capital - and has worked there since 2012, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She also worked at Hewlett Packard, which acquired Autonomy in 2011, for 11 months.

Before that, she studied history at the University of Oxford.

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James Emsley

Ms Golunski's partner James Emsley was also rescued from the yacht, according to Sicily's civil protection agency.

The 36-year-old is the father of her one-year-old daughter.

James Cutfield

The 51-year-old captain of the yacht spoke to Italian newspaper La Repubblica after he was rescued.

Mr Cutfield, from New Zealand, was taken for treatment at the Termini Imerese emergency unit, where he told the newspaper: "We didn't see it coming."

Leah Randall

Leah Randall was part of the Bayesian crew and survived the sinking.

She was pictured going ashore in Porticello on Monday morning and is from South Africa.

Her mother Heidi told Sky News said she was "beyond relieved that my daughter's life was spared by the grace of God".

"It doesn't make it any easier living with the heartache of those who have lost their lives [or are] missing. My very deepest condolences to the chef's family as they formed a great friendship," she said.

Katja Chicken

Katja Chicken was another South African member of crew on board the Bayesian and was pictured being brought to safety in Porticello on Monday.

The Italian coastguard confirmed on Tuesday evening that Leo Eppel, a crew member, also survived the yacht sinking.

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Video shows moments before superyacht went down in storm off Sicily

A celebration turned into tragedy for a british tycoon when the storm sank the vessel off sicily. six people remain missing., by henry austin and corky siemaszko | nbc news • published august 21, 2024 • updated on august 21, 2024 at 4:08 pm.

Newly released video captures a luxury superyacht being battered by a violent storm before it suddenly sank off Sicily with 22 people aboard  Monday.

The grainy images obtained by NBC News and other outlets were recorded on closed-circuit television not far from where the Bayesian was anchored,  about a half-mile from the port of Porticello, on Sicily’s northern coast .

The yacht's 250-foot mast, illuminated with lights and lashed by the storm, appears to bend to one side before it finally disappears and is replaced by darkness.

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The speed with which a yacht built to handle the roughest seas capsized stunned maritime experts.  

“I can’t remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that, you know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size,” said Stephen Richter  of SAR Marine Consulting.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the 184-foot vessel remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

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Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died.  

Missing revealed as divers search superyacht that sank in storm off Sicily

British tech magnate Mike Lynch, 2 US citizens among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

Superyachts like the Bayesian, which had been available for charters at a rate of $215,000 a week, are designed to stay afloat even as they are taking on water to give the people aboard a chance to escape, Richter said. 

“Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday,” Richter said. “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.”

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world,  according to  CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters. 

On Tuesday, Italian rescue workers  resumed the search for Lynch  and the five other passengers still missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife.

“The fear is that the bodies got trapped inside the vessel,” Salvatore Cocina, the head of civil protection in Sicily, told Reuters .

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized.

“It’s extremely rare for a boat of this size to sink,” Richter said.

What’s not rare is the kind of storm that sank it , said Simon Boxall, senior lecturer in oceanography at Britain’s University of Southampton.

“People assume the Mediterranean is this rather calm and passive place that never gets storms and always blue skies,” Boxall said. “In fact, you get some quite horrendous storms that are not uncommon at this time of year.”

The president of Italy’s meteorological society has said Monday’s violent storm may have involved a waterspout, essentially a tornado over water, or a downburst, which occurs more frequently but doesn’t involve the rotation of the air.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorology Society, also said recent temperatures may have been a factor. 

“The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius [86 Fahrenheit], which is almost 3 degrees more than normal,” Mercalli told Reuters. “This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms.”

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who two months ago was  acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges  stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch, dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates,” and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to  adequately check the books .

Lynch had taken Morvill, who was one of his defense attorneys, on the luxury trip. 

Chamberlain was not on the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a  car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family,” Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg, said in a statement .

Henry Austin reported from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

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