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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 -
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 demonstrations in Iran reflecting popular dissent of the regime’s handling of the economy, Human Rights at Sea hasAccess 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 forumLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives
