A 29-year-old British woman has been found dead aboard a luxury superyacht docked at the port of Palma in Majorca, Spain. The woman, who was part of the vessel’s crew, was discovered in one of the yacht’s cabins on Sunday evening after colleagues became concerned when she failed to respond to phone calls or messages. Around 9 p.m., crew members went to check on her and raised the alarm when they found her unresponsive. Emergency services were quickly called, and paramedics rushed to the marina, but despite their efforts there was nothing they could do to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Spanish Civil Guard investigators have since launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. Although officers and forensic specialists examined the area, they reported that no obvious signs of violence were found. Authorities say an autopsy will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death. Police have not publicly identified the woman while the investigation remains ongoing, and fellow crew members have been questioned as part of routine procedures.
The vessel where the incident occurred has been identified as Lind, a 170-foot Cayman Islands-flagged motor yacht valued at around £27 million. The custom-built yacht, constructed in the Netherlands with exterior styling by award-winning designer Tim Heywood, is known for its high-end amenities and can accommodate up to ten guests and 13 crew members. It reportedly costs nearly £300,000 per week to charter during peak season. Among its luxury features are an open-air cinema, a jacuzzi, a gym, and water toys such as inflatable trampolines. Reports indicate the yacht’s current owner is German billionaire Peter Alexander Wacker, a major shareholder in the chemical company Wacker Chemie AG. Authorities have stressed that the investigation is ongoing and have urged caution until the results of the post-mortem examination are released. The incident comes after another tragic case in Majorca last year, when a British tourist died following a fall from a scenic lookout point overlooking the sea.
