China Archives - Human Rights At Sea

Taiwanese Authorities arrest Chinese Master suspected of 2014 murders

30th August 202030th August 2020Abuse, China, Fishing, Murder, Press Release, Taiwan

London. UK. Taiwanese Coastguard authorities have arrested a 43 year old Chinese fishing vessel Master of the Seychelles-flagged Indian Star reported as being named 'Wang' who is suspected of ordering the 2014 reported murders of four men at sea....

South China Morning Post publishes new article ‘Prisoners at Sea’ reviewing seafarers’ challenges during COVID-19

2nd May 20203rd May 2020Article, China, COVID-19, Press Release, Seafarers, South China Morning Post

London, UK. The South China Morning Post has conducted an investigation into the ongoing conditions for seafarers on onboard vessels currently stuck at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases and commentary from Human Rights at Sea. Published today and titled '‘Prisoners at sea’: stuck on board cargo ships, crews find their mental well-being...

China fishing vessel safety workshop looks towards treaty ratification

6th August 20196th August 2019Cape Town Agreement, China, Fishermen, Fishing

Press Release 6th August 2019 London. UK. National workshop discussed China’s potential ratification and implementation of fisheries-related conventions, including IMO’s 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA), aimed at improving safety standards on fishing vessels, and the 1995 Standards on Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F). Fisheries-related conventions...

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