Observers at sea need protection
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…
Falkland Islands fishing companies open up to scrutiny
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…
NGO Tuna Forum issues worker rights guidance
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…
Concerns raised over fishing crew protection in WCPFC
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…
Exploited crew of Chinese-owned He Shun 38 have been repatriated and wages paid, while the vessel loses its MSC certification status
Crewmen from Chinese vessel repatriated, MSC certification withdrawn
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…
Spanish fishing industry body CEPESCA supports Indonesia’s stance in pursuing a criminal a criminal investigation into the deaths of crewmen on Chinese fishing vessels
Spanish industry supports Indonesia’s complaints to Pacific RFMOs
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…
EJF and APIL are seeking an investigation by the Chinese authorities into crew fatalities and illegal fishing on board longliner Long Xing 629
Investigation demanded into crew fatalities on Chinese longliner
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 final report’s findings were accepted in their entirety by the SWFPO board. Image: HRASi
SWFPO releases 2019 business and Human Rights audit
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 fined £3000 for assault and harassment of non-EEA crew members over a six-year period. Image: Human Rights at Sea
Scottish skipper fined for assault and racially-aggravated harassment
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…
Human Rights at Sea calls for an immediate end to the charging of exploitative recruitment fees and related costs
Ending exploitative recruitment fees
Human Rights at Sea has published its latest briefing note on exploitative recruitment fees in the maritime sector and calls for an end to such burdensome fees for workers in…