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The tragic demise of Paige Bell, a crew member on board the M/Y ‘Far from It’ has sparked an urgent examination of the safety practices within the superyacht sector. This incident should not simply be logged as history; instead it should catalyze essential changes to enhance crew safety and welfare on-board.

Notably, Captain Rod Hatch’s commentary has been put under the microscope, revealing both its insights and biases. Captain Hatch’s credentials lend gravity to his observations but the defensive tone may prevent the industry from assimilating the crucial lessons hidden in this tragedy.