In March 2020, Eritara Aati Kaierua, a devoted father and Kiribati fisheries observer, died in mysterious circumstances on the high seas in the Pacific, leaving his family heartbroken and searching…
A series of incidents that relating to the vulnerability of seagoing fisheries observers has led to Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) and the Association of Professional Observers (APO) highlighting the…
A recent visit to the Falkland Islands by Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) to conduct an independent review of fishing licensing, related enforcement, and improvements for onboard crew safety and…
The NGO Tuna Forum has recently published guidance on workers' rights for companies engaged in the tuna industry, following an intervention by Human Rights at Sea. Tuna are fished in more…
Human Rights at Sea and WWF have raised joint concerns around ongoing legal and human rights challenges needing to be considered for the intersessional work on labour standards of crews…
Following the public highlighting on 16th January by Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) of the case of exploited Indonesian crew of the Chinese-owned, Fijian-flagged He Shun 38 (No.00359), both crewmen are reported…
The Indonesian government’s condemnation of two longline vessels flying the Chinese flag, which have been accused in recent weeks of serious abuses on board, is supported by the the Spanish…
Four Indonesian crewmen are reported to have lost their lives while working on a Chinese fishing vessel, after reportedly being denied medical care. Crewmen interviewed by legal NGO Advocates for…
The inaugural public release has taken place of the South Western Fish Producer Organisation (SWFPO) Ltd Business and Human Rights Audit dated 10th January 2019 through the Human Rights at…
The skipper of a Scottish fishing vessel has been found guilty at Peterhead Sheriff’s Court of assault and racially-aggravated harassment of five non-EEA crew members over a period of six…