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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 under the leadership of Minister of State for International Development Rt Hon Baroness Jenny Chapman toAbout 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 -
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 the rest of the world, should follow to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Maritime LabourLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
12 Jan 2026Seafarers’ families desperate for news of detained crew in IranLack of internet coverage and access due to state-level shutdowns in Iran is exacerbating deep concerns of families of criminalised crew held in-country. Since the start of the street demonstrationsAccess to Justice -
06 Jan 2026Rounding Out 2025. Entering 2026.2025 was a challenging year not just for Human Rights at Sea, but for the wider rights' holder and fundamental rights' movement. Sustained breaches of international law, policy and diplomatic norms at -
16 Dec 2025Western Australian Forum to Review Potential for Welfare LeviesWestern Australian Minister for Ports, Hon Stephen Dawson, has confirmed that the Ports WA forum will review the potential use of welfare levies to support seafarer welfare initiatives. The forum brings together all the state’s port authorities and relevant government agencies. “I recognise theLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
15 Dec 2025Shortfall in funding for seafarer welfare raised in UK ParliamentAn estimated 23,700 seafarers work in the UK shipping industry. Without them, and international seafarers, supermarket shelves would be empty within seven days. “As we enter the run-up to ChristmasLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
08 Dec 2025Death at Sea film publicly available on YouTube for Human Rights Day 2025Watch the award-winning short film here: (ENGLISH Subtitles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8wV4eHFnzE Watch the film (FRENCH Subtitles) https://youtu.be/yzfTISvve8s Watch the trailer: https://youtu
