A new independent platform has launched that arms superyacht crew with the knowledge, resources and voice that maritime law already entitles them to but that the industry has consistently failed to deliver,
A new independent platform has launched that arms superyacht crew with the knowledge, resources and voice that maritime law already entitles them to but that the industry has consistently failed to deliver, says Protecting Crew Lives (PCL).
The platform is a centralised, independent resource hub and a place where crew can access plain-language guidance on their rights, understand what safe and compliant looks like, find support services and know exactly what steps to take when something goes wrong.
PCL was founded by two mothers, Nicole Coetzer and Chantal Johnson in memory of Paige Bell, a 20-year-old woman who went to sea full of ambition and whose life was tragically cut short whilst working on a yacht in the Bahamas.
The platform launches with practical, crew-first resources:
A Four-Stage Resource Library: Covering everything from what to check before boarding to legal rights when things go wrong, with step-by-step guidance on internal reporting, external escalation and repatriation.
Regulatory Framework Guides: Breakdowns of the MLC 2006, STCW and the ISPS Code, so crew can understand the laws that already protect them, ensuring clear communication, operational transparency and shared accountability on board.
Reporting Channels: Direct links to appropriate authorities and support networks so crew
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