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17 Nov 2025Seafarer Criminalisation: Chief Officer Held in Iran Despite AcquittalAbdelrahman Abbas has raised the alarm about his brother, Mohamed Abbas Elmaghraby, who, at the time of writing, is alleged to suffer severe medical issues whilst detained in Iran. *Reported with express permission of the family. Elmaghraby, an Egyptian citizen, was Chief Officer on the chemicalAccess to Justice -
13 Nov 2025Online Training Helps Maritime Professionals Recognise Signs of Modern Slavery and Human TraffickingHuman trafficking remains one of the most lucrative and devastating crimes in the world, second only to the illicit drug trade. Today, an estimated 50 million people are living in modern slavery. ToAccess to JusticeProjects and Initiatives -
11 Nov 2025Brussels Maritime Talks focus on Labour Rights Protections at SeaThe Brussels Diplomatic Academy and Téthys Naval hosted the first of a planned series of maritime talks in Belgium focusing on maintaining an active and collaborative narrative around improving humanAccess to JusticeProjects and Initiatives -
02 Nov 2025Welcoming Human Rights at Seas' Global AmbassadorsHuman Rights at Sea is proud to introduce our new Global Ambassadors supporting the organisation's international human rights' development work around the world. This follows our relaunch in October 2025. The need for informed leading maritime professionals to help drive forward the human rights atAbout us -
01 Nov 2025ILO seeks to adopt guidelines for providing fair treatment of migrant fishersThe International Labour Organization (ILO) has sought to adopt Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers at a meeting convened in Geneva from 27 to 31 October. Guidance onLaw Reform and Policy Development -
12 Oct 2025Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence at Human Rights at SeaHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) acknowledges the rapidly expanding role, global investment and inevitable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in professional environments, and has undertaken an initialAbout us -
10 Oct 2025Strategies To Overcome Obstacles To Implementing A Maritime Welfare Levy In Australia For Assured Seafarer On-Shore Welfare Facilities'Strategies To Overcome Obstacles To Implementing A Maritime Welfare Levy In Australia For Assured Seafarer On-Shore Welfare Facilities' is the latest independent review and briefing note from Human Rights at Sea seeking to push for a sustainable solution for the 1.8M seafarers globally. We shouldLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
08 Oct 2025Human Rights at Sea Returns: Renewed, Restructured, and Ready to Drive ChangeHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) has relaunched as a global non-profit civil society catalyst following the closure of the charitable business model earlier this year. With a renewed structure and missionAbout usProjects and Initiatives -
07 Oct 2025Death at Sea Film Nominated for the 2025 Maritime Media Awards (UK)Death at Sea' directed and produced by Sara Pipernos has been nominated for the 2025 Maritime Media Awards under the category for the Most Influential Use of Social and Immersive Media. The MaritimeAccess to JusticeProjects and Initiatives
