Brit crew member found dead on yacht after being 'electrocuted in engine room'

27 February 2024 , 09:06

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Roy Temme, 47, from Southampton, has died in Antigua

A British man has died after reportedly being electrocuted on a super yacht in the Caribbean.

Crew member Roy Temme had been carrying out work aboard the luxury vessel Baton Rouge while it was moored at a harbour in Antigua last Friday morning. He was later found unresponsive.

The 47-year-old dad-of-two, from Southampton, was serving as the Chief Engineer on the 205ft yacht and had ventured into the engine area after a reported power outage, but was later discovered slumped over by a colleague. Police and paramedics were called to the vessel at 8.30am local time. Mr Temme was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

It is understood the yacht had been in the harbour since the end of last month. Further investigations are continuing into the tragedy, the port authority has confirmed. Mr Temme is listed as the former director of RT Maritime Ltd. A crowdfunding page has been launched by friend Oliver Boghurst.

Mr Boghurst said: "Your donation will help to provide Natasha with some peace-of-mind at this time, allowing her to focus on the children's welfare, rather than worrying about how she is going to pay the bills over the next few months."

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A spokesman for the Royal Antigua Police Force said: "A UK national was helped to the main deck, while the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue-ABSAR was called to the scene. He was transported to the hospital where a doctor pronounced him dead around 10:19 am."

A local Port official said officers were called to reports "of concern for the welfare of a man on board a boat in English Harbour". They went on to say: "Immediate action was needed after establishing that he didn't look well. The paramedics arrived and did their best but sadly he died. He was in his 40s."

The Baton Rouge is UK-flagged and was launched in 2010. It is Lloyd's registered.

A spokesperson for the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said: “The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been notified of an accident involving the Isle of Man registered large yacht Baton Rouge. Acting on behalf of the Isle of Man registry, the MAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Antigua to gather evidence and examine the vessel.”

Ryan Merrifield