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12 Mar 2026Rescue versus Interception: Recognition of 10 years of Migrant RescueApproximately 140 migrants, adults and children, were rescued in the Mediteranean this week. Like the hundreds of thousands of others that have attempted to reach Europe from Africa over the last 10 years, they had one thing in common: they had risked their lives in the crossing. Often personsAccess to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
09 Mar 2026Consistent approach to seafarer welfare need in peace and warHuman Rights at Sea joins the wider industry in calling for the protection of seafarers as war activities escalate in the Middle East. Persistence will be required to ensure they are not forgotten asAccess to Justice -
23 Feb 2026Dr Felicity Attard joins Human Right at Sea as a Global AmbassadorHuman Rights at Sea is delighted to welcome Dr. Felicity G. Attard, Senior Lecturer in International Law at the University of Malta and President of the Malta Branch of the International LawAbout us -
22 Feb 2026Human Rights at Sea issues multi-year Review 2023 - 2025Human Rights at Sea is pleased to issue its multi-year review report covering 2023-2025. "Well-being is a fundamental human right of seafarers. Their right to a safe and decent workplace, repatriation, protection in case of abandonment, and fair treatment must be upheld. Human Rights at Sea hasAbout us -
21 Feb 2026Advocates step up as MLC turns 20 while Australian Government ignores sustainable seafarer welfareOn the 20 thanniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, Human Rights at Sea calls on the Honorable Catherine King, Australia’s Minister for Transport, to take action on the consistent provision ofLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
18 Feb 2026Human Rights Raised as UK Parliament Prepares BBNJ LegislationIn a time of increasing political polarity globally, the doctrine of human rights at sea was met with a welcome show of unity in the UK Parliament in February. Members of the House of Lords met underAbout usLaw Reform and Policy Development -
15 Feb 2026Solong Captain’s Sentencing Highlights Rights Denied to Other SeafarersThere appears a glaring mismatch between sentencing of seafarers in coastal state jurisdictions. Captain Vladimir Motin was sentenced to six years’ jail on February 2 after being found guilty of “gross negligence manslaughter” for his role in the container ship Solong’s ramming of the anchoredAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
10 Feb 2026Two mothers build legacy for Paige BellTwo 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 -
04 Feb 2026Secure Funding needed for Seafarer Support Services during Port CallsNew Zealand pioneered the concept of setting aside some of the port fees it collects specifically for providing welfare services to seafarers during port calls. It’s a model that Australia, and theLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives
