MSC responds to ITF/Nature claims
The Marine Stewardship Council has responded to claims made by the International Transport Federation in a study published in Nature, concerning forced labout in tuna fisheries. ‘We recognise forced and…
Forced labour identified on MSC-certified fishing vessels
The International Transport Federation claims that MSC certification is no guarantee of safe working conditions on certified vessels – despite the MSC’s claim of these being free of forced labour.…
Nephrops FIP linked to human rights abuses
There are credible claims of forced labour and human trafficking linked to the UK nephrops Fishery Improvement Project, according to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which states it has…
Report highlights ongoing labour law breaches in Thai fishing industry
Survey results released by Fishers’ Rights Network (FRN) show startling breaches of international labour laws in the Thai fishing industry, with 84% of those surveyed not allowed to keep their own…
Death-trap’s crew must be paid and allowed to go, says ITF
Currently alongside in Vigo, trawler Santa Isabel has allowed by its owners to become a floating death trap, according to ITF inspectors who have been on board the 84-metre trawler,…
Ethics Alliance demands action on labour issues
At Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the Seafood Ethics Action Alliance is making it clear that it expects to see national governments make progress on the crucial Working in Fishing Convention…
How ethical is your seafood certification?
Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has published its first independent review of voluntary international certifications, standards and ratings across the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, following a three-year review that remains…
Pingtan’s 6 large-scale squid jigging vessels leaving Mawei Port on December 17, 2020.
US identifies Chinese fishing companies for human rights abuses
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has identified individuals, companies and vessels in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for sanctions, due to human…
Marking progress for fishing workers as tactics shift to retailers and consumers
Unions representing more than 129,000 fishers are gathering in Amsterdam this week to set their agenda for advancing fishers’ rights, safety and working conditions. The International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF)…
Taiwan moves to improve crew conditions and rights
The Taiwanese Fisheries Agency has stated that it is regrettable that the distant water fleet remains on the US Department of Labour’s (DOL) List of Goods Produced by Child Labor…