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25 Apr 2026Seafarer wives appeal detention and criminalization of Filipino seafarers in AlgeriaMANILA – Families of three Filipino seafarers currently detained in Algeria are appealing to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to extend urgent diplomatic and legal intervention following the recent adverse ruling issued by the Algerian Court. The seafarers are part of the eight Filipino crewAccess to Justice -
18 Mar 2026Petition and Go Fund Me Started for Ali AlbokhariElena Albokhari has started a Change petition and GoFundMe page to help secure the release of her husband Ali Albokhari, a Finnish citizen and professional seafarer who is currently serving a 30-yearAccess to Justice -
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 10Access 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 as the number of military and civilian casualties rises, says David Hammond, veteran and founder of theAccess 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, repatriationAbout 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 of seafarer welfare services after an advocate has travelled the nation securing funding in the absenceLaw 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 ofAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development
