In a tragic maritime incident off the coast of Palermo, the captain of the luxury yacht Bayesian, James Cutfield, is under investigation for multiple counts of manslaughter following the vessel's sinking, which resulted in the deaths of seven people.

The yacht, considered unsinkable, went down during a severe weather event known as a "downburst," despite no official storm warnings being issued.

Investigators are focusing on whether a side hatch was left open, allowing water to flood the yacht.

The incident has raised questions about the actions of the crew, all of whom survived, while only passengers and the cook perished.

The prosecutor's office is also considering potential design flaws in the yacht's construction.

Autopsies on the victims are planned to further understand the circumstances of their deaths.