A British crew member, Chief Engineer Roy Temme, has tragically passed away while aboard the Baton Rouge whilst docked in Antigua. 

On Thursday 22 February 20:58 local time Baton Rouge experienced a blackout and functionality was restored immediately. A damper was identified to be no longer working and maintenance was scheduled for the following day.

At 07:30 local time, Temme,  a 47-year-old father of two from Southampton, UK, entered the technical space to fix the damper. He was found unresponsive shortly thereafter by a colleague who had noticed his absence. Medics were immediately called at 08:30 local time and performed CPR. Temme was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Burgess, the yacht's management firm, issued a statement confirming that the next of kin have been informed, and it is cooperating with authorities to ascertain further details.

An investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

A crowdfunding page has been launched by Oliver Boghurst, a friend of Temme, aiming to alleviate financial burdens for his wife, Natasha. These contributions will provide her with some peace of mind, allowing her to focus on the well-being of their children without the additional worry of financial strain in the coming months.

Our deepest sympathies and respects go to the family and friends of Roy Temme.

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