With all that has been happening with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the unknown death of the Captain of the Monarch of the Sea is disturbing.

The 38-year-old captain of the Monarch of the Seas cruise ship died this week as the vessel steamed north from Mexico, just hours before it docked in San Pedro. Authorities said Capt. Joern Rene Klausen was found in his stateroom at approximately 4:15 a.m. Monday, according to a statement issued by Royal Caribbean International, which operates the 2,700-passenger cruise ship

The death appears to be from natural causes and authorities in Los Angeles will conduct an autopsy,” the statement said. A supervisor from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said late Tuesday that an examination had not yet been conducted and the office had no statement at that time. via the Daily Breeze.