Press Release

16th July 2019

London.UK. Human Rights at Sea is pleased to share the news that it has been shortlisted for the 2019 Safety4Sea Europort Awards in the category of ‘Initiative Award’ for its work raising global awareness of human rights abuses at sea through a series of case studies produced this year on abandonment of seafarers, aiming at creating awareness on human rights and labour abusive practices that crews may encounter worldwide.

Along with the charity, other shortlisted candidates include the Lloyd’s Register, Sailors Society, InterManager and the TT Club, all of whom are undertaking key supporting work for the benefit of seafarers around the world.

You can cast your vote here.

Winners announcement and presentation along with four panel discussions with the winners shall take place at the Hall 6 Theatre [14.30-16.00] at the Europort 2019 on 7 November, in Rotterdam.

ENDS.