Two mothers, their family’s part of the larger Durban community involved in the pleasure yacht industry, are helping to build a legacy for Paige Bell. At age 20, Bell was tragically murdered
Two mothers, their family’s part of the larger Durban community involved in the pleasure yacht industry, are helping to build a legacy for Paige Bell. At age 20, Bell was tragically murdered while working onboard a superyacht in the Bahamas.
The two mothers, Charni Johnson and Nikki Coetzer, are working to help other superyacht crewmembers worldwide understand the risks, their rights, and their responsibilities – in her memory.
“In the weeks that followed Paige’s death, Paige’s mother came to my home,” said Nikki. “In a moment of overwhelming grief, she broke down and asked, ‘How could Paigey’s life be in vain?’ Sitting together in my kitchen, confronted with a mother’s unbearable loss, that question stayed with me. I promised her that Paige’s life would not be in vain and that I would do everything within my power to ensure her story was not forgotten. It was from that promise that Justice for Paige Bell was created, initially as a space for reflection, remembrance, and awareness.”
Justice for Paige Bell quickly gained traction as others engaged, shared concerns, and began asking questions about crew welfare and safety. Social media posts shared in her memory to mark what would
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