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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 of nine workers in a Bangladesh shipbreaking yard is another example of this. It is also an example 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 BekavacAccess 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 seeking to overturn his conviction continue. Albokhari, a Finnish national of Syrian birth and former chiefAccess 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 withAccess 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 the UK The case is expected to become a key test of the UK’s willingness to pursue criminalAccess to Justice -
17 Jul 2026Australian SBS News investigates the risks of being a tuna fisheries observerWhen SBS News reporter Jennifer Scherer approached fisheries observers to speak about their experiences on commercial fishing vessels, many were afraid to speak publicly due to fear of retributionAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
13 Jul 2026SOS MEDITERRANEE acquittal ends nine-year battle against SAR criminalisationOn 10 July, the Criminal Court of Catania in Italy acquitted the crew of the Aquarius of charges related to alleged illicit waste trafficking. The acquittal, after nine years of legal proceedings, isMigrants & Refugees
