A tragic incident occurred on a luxury super yacht in the Caribbean, resulting in the death of a British man named Roy Temme. Temme, a crew member and Chief Engineer on the 205ft yacht Baton Rouge, was electrocuted while working on the vessel in Antigua. He was found unresponsive by a colleague after venturing into the engine area to investigate a power outage. Despite efforts by paramedics and the police, Temme was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The yacht had been moored in the harbour since the end of the previous month, and detailed investigations are ongoing. Temme, a father of two from Southampton, was also listed as the former director of RT Maritime Ltd. A crowdfunding page has been set up by his friend to support Temme’s family, allowing his partner Natasha to focus on their children’s welfare without financial worries. The tragic incident has left the maritime industry in shock and highlights the risks that crew members face while working on luxury vessels.
While the incident involving Roy Temme is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by crew members at sea, it also serves as a call for improved safety measures in the maritime industry to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.
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