Re: superyacht carrying 22 sank in storm

On Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:12:35 +0200, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

"This is the mistake that cries out for vengeance," Costantino said.

I think that is a childish way of looking at it. I can understand it in
the case of murder or intentional crime. This sounds like a tragic
accident.

That yacht had a captain/crew onboard, and the yacht maker suggested,
the "shipping forecasts" were not heeded.

Blue water sailors I'm aware of examine weather forecasts daily, and
there are insurance companies that have (1) storm exclusions for
specific locations/areas at a given date range, and (2) require a
specific level of training.  For that yacht, I would assume a licensed
captain would be required. 

Being a  licensed captain, more than a 12 hour weather coursework
would be required.

MARINE WEATHER BASICS - This 12-hour course combines lecture and
hands-on activities designed to familiarize boaters with the basic
principles of marine weather and how to use information at hand to
make safe boating decisions in local waters. Students will work with
case studies and exercises throughout the class.
https://www.annapolisschoolofseamanship.com/weather