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18 Sep 2026Escalating conflict in Yemen drives mass coastal displacement and threatens survival of fishing communitiesPRESS RELEASE 17 September 2026. London, United Kingdom / Aden, Yemen. Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) expresses grave concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation affecting coastal populations in western Yemen, where intensified hostilities have triggered large-scale displacement andMigrants & Refugees -
16 Sep 2026Ecuador: Organised Crime, Coastal Communities And Risks To Human Rights DefendersSTOCKHOLM / LONDON. 16 September 2026. Ecuador's escalating criminal violence is increasing risks for human rights defenders, coastal communities, maritime workers, and others operating across the -
24 Aug 2026Enclosed space deaths in Bangladesh require global attentionLONDON / BRUSSELS / BANGLADESH 24 August 2026. The prevention of deaths in enclosed spaces has proven to be an intractable problem for the maritime industry. The recent case involving the deaths ofAccess to Justice -
21 Aug 2026A Grave Miscarriage of Justice. The ALBOKHARI / BEKAVAC seafarer criminalisation case.LONDON / HELSINKI, 14 August 2026 . Human Rights at Sea today issues an in-depth independent review of the seafarer criminalisation case of First Officer Ali Albokhari and Captain Marko Bekavac highlighting what is classed as a 'grave miscarriage of justice'. This case is not a straight-forwardAccess to Justice -
20 Aug 2026Award-winning filmmakers launch Sunline Films following Jackson Wild nominationAward-winning filmmakers Sara Pipernos and Mairi Eyres have launched Sunline Films, a new production company specialising in environmental, science and social justice documentaries. The company worksProjects and Initiatives -
14 Aug 2026Family opposes Finland prison transfer as review of Albokhari conviction continuesLONDON / HELSINKI, 14 August 2026 . The family of Chief Officer Ali Albokhari has reiterated its opposition to an immediate transfer from prison in Türkiye to Finland while legal proceedings seekingAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
28 Jul 2026ALERT: Systemic welfare failures isolate Indian seafarers detained in IranFollowing the Human Rights at sea ALERT on 1 June 2026 concerning ' Seafarers Detained in Iran Over Possession of Hormuz-Related Phone Media ' today, we issue a second ALERT. Direct engagement with the family of one of the detained seafarers in Iran has highlighted that the situation since lastAccess to Justice -
22 Jul 2026Italian court reaffirms Libya is not a safe haven for rescued migrantsFor several years, the Italian government has been detaining civil rescue vessels for not coordinating with Libyan authorities when they recover people in distress at sea. On 9 July, the Italian courtAccess to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
18 Jul 2026Trial of Smyrtos master set to become test case for criminalisation of shadow fleet seafarersMV Smyrtos Case Smyrtos master Ajay Pant has been denied bail and will remain in custody ahead of a December trial over alleged sanctions breaches linked to the first shadow fleet tanker seized by theAccess to Justice
