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17 May 2024Breaking Barriers at Sea: Mihaela Popa Leads the Way for Women in MaritimeMeet Mihaela Popa, a trailblazing figure in the maritime industry with a dedication to promoting human rights at sea and advocating for gender equality. Mihaela embarked on her maritime journey after graduating from the "Mircea cel Batran" Naval Academy with a degree in Navigation, Maritime and -
07 May 2024Making Human Rights at Sea a RealityIn collaboration with the Lloyd's Register Foundation , we are excited to announce a groundbreaking project aimed at promoting the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea (GDHRAS) throughout theLaw Reform and Policy -
09 Apr 2024How Do You Solve a Problem Like P&O Ferries?Two years have passed since the shocking and controversial dismissal of nearly 800 seafarers by P&O Ferries, a move that was executed without any notice or consultation. Yet, the questions about theLaw Reform and Policy -
28 Mar 2024Bridge Collapse in Baltimore: Crisis at SeaAs the Dali embarked on its 27-day journey from the port of Baltimore to Sri Lanka, disaster struck the dead of night. The ship completely lost power shortly after leaving port, leaving the crew stranded in darkness as the ship's lights suddenly went out. With no electronics and, crucially, noLaw Reform and Policy -
21 Mar 2024The International Law Association’s New Committee Champions Human Rights at SeaThe International Law Association (ILA) has taken a significant step forward by assembling a global team of experts to tackle the urgent issue of safeguarding individuals at sea, with a specific focusLaw Reform and Policy -
28 Feb 2024Pride in Maritime Day 2024 - Navigating Equality at SeaPride in Maritime Day was launched in 2022 as part of an initiative by the Pride in Maritime Network, an established network within Maritime UK's Diversity in Maritime programme. The network aims to -
06 Feb 2024Human Rights at Sea Urges Global Adoption of Geneva Declaration Following Emotional Film Screening of Death at SeaIn January, we had the pleasure of hosting the premiere of ‘Death at Sea’, which delves into the tragic and untimely death of Eritara, a dedicated fisheries observer who went to work one day and never returned home. His death was initially declared a murder, but was later attributed to naturalLaw Reform and Policy -
05 Feb 2024IMO's 'Fresh Agenda' Echoes the Call of Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaInternational Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez recently outlined the organisation's "fresh agenda" and commitment to creating a safer, more secure, and environmentallyLaw Reform and Policy -
10 Jan 2024Charting a Strategic Course for the Future of Human Rights at SeaFounded by David Hammond in 2013, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has evolved into a global force for justice, shaping policy, and raising awareness for all individuals living, working and moving on the
