Diver dies during Bayesian yacht recovery operation

A commercial diver, Rob Huijben, died while preparing to recover the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in 2024. He was using an underwater cutting torch to remove part of the yacht’s mast when the incident occurred. The cause of his death is unclear, but it may have involved an explosion or being struck by metal debris. Operations for the recovery have been paused for investigations and to allow colleagues to mourn. Salvage operations at sea can be dangerous, highlighting the risks divers face.