It is called Mayan Queen IV has 93 meters in length is one of the most luxurious megayachts in the Mediterranean y is now in Ibiza after passing through Palma. However, the floating jewel of the Mexican baillères familythe third richest family in the country, has now become front page news by participating in the rescue of 106 surviving migrants out of more than 400 who were part of the crew of a fishing boat that capsized in the Ionian Sea, a tragedy in which the authorities have confirmed for now the death of 79 people.
The law of the sea forced the mega yacht of the Mexican family Baillères to come to the rescue, when he was at sea on his way to the Ionian Seahaving sailed fromthe port of Naples on June 7 and receive the distress call that alerted her crew.
The pleasure vessel, valued at $140 millionfrom classic lines, three decks and upper cabin, sailing with flag of the Cayman Islandswas built by the German shipyard Blohm & Voss and delivered to its owners in 2008. It was designed by Terence Disdale with the utmost luxury to accommodate in its suites up to 16 guests and 24 crew.
The yacht Mayan Queen IV has steel hull and aluminum superstructure, and is equipped with a stabilization system that reduces the effect of rocking motion and results in a more pleasant and smoother cruising experience. It is also equipped with anchor stabilizers which increase comfort on board when the yacht is at anchor. It also has a helipad at the bow, a bar area outside, gym, jacuzzi y different terraces outside for sunbathing and the master suite has an “invisible” balcony that appears through a sliding platformits cruising speed is 22 knots.
Its owner, Mexican businessman Alberto Baillèreschairman of Bal Groupa conglomerate that includes businesses in the trade, mining, metallurgy, insurance y financesand the main shareholder of Grupo Peñoles, El Palacio de Hierro y GNP Insurancedied in February 2022. The vessel was then inherited by his family.
The yacht already made headlines in Greece in September 2018, when it was held up on the Ionian island of Kefalonia, as a result of the death of the model Sinead McNamaraa 20-year-old influencer and model, whose lifeless body was found in the stern of the ship, as published by El Heraldo de Mexico. The Mexican magnate had disembarked two days before the tragic event.
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