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31 Oct 2023U.S. Coast Guard Takes Bold Steps to Combat Sexual Misconduct in Maritime IndustryIn a commendable move, the U.S. Coast Guard has undertaken significant steps to tackle sexual misconduct within the maritime industry, ensuring the safety and well-being of people at sea globally. The newly implemented reporting requirements, now mandated by law, have placed the onus on vesselLaw Reform and Policy -
27 Oct 2023Human Rights at Sea Welcomes Maritime Expert Max Mifsud to Advisory BoardWe are pleased to announce the addition of Max Mifsud, a distinguished maritime expert with over three decades of experience in the shipping industry, to our advisory board. Max's appointment marks aAbout us -
25 Oct 2023Joining Hands for Global Change: Human Rights at Sea Supports Lifeline International's Efforts to Decriminalise SuicideHuman Rights at Sea is proud to stand with Lifeline International in its critical campaign to decriminalise suicide worldwide. This campaign launch, held at the heart of London in Australia House onLaw Reform and Policy -
23 Oct 2023The Necessity of Protecting Fisheries Observers at SeaThe protection of fisheries observers is a critical requirement for assuring sustainable fisheries around the world on a scientific basis. But, not all observers are adequately protected by their employers, including those working within the European Union's maritime coverage. Human Rights at SeaAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
19 Oct 2023Decriminalising Suicide - A Pathway to Compassionate Mental Health Crisis SupportIn a world in which people both ashore and at sea are experiencing increased mental health pressures post-COVID-19, alongside the impacts of natural disasters and military conflicts, a significantLaw Reform and Policy -
16 Oct 2023Opinion. MSC: Must Change or Step Away from Voluntary Standards for Human Rights Protections in Seafood Supply ChainsOpinion. Reform or Step Away. Pressure is culminating for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to be crystal clear about the scope, standing and agency of their voluntary international standard if -
13 Oct 2023The Dark Underbelly of the Seas: Human Rights Abuses, Forced Labour, and Seafood CertificationsHuman Rights at Sea congratulates The Outlaw Ocean Project for another round of newly released in-depth investigative reporting into abuses both at sea and on land. Today, we review the Project’s latest exposé work and the common links with ongoing seafood certification reviews. An extensive fourLaw Reform and Policy -
10 Oct 2023Breaking the Chains of Stigma and a Lifeline for Human Rights at SeaSuicide remains a significant global concern, with complex and interconnected social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors contributing to its prevalence. Sadly, the maritime industry and allEquality at Sea -
02 Oct 2023International Foundation for the Law of the Sea Addresses the Topic of Human Rights at SeaOn Saturday 30 September 2023 in Hamburg, Germany, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) attended and spoke at the International Foundation for the Law of the Sea’s (IFLOS) 16 th Maritime Talks on the topic of
