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02 May 2020RightShip acts decisively to address attempted murder of Tanzanian StowawaysPress Release 2 May 2020 London. UK. International vetting organisation, RightShip and industry partner to Human Rights at Sea, have responded decisively to the ongoing investigation by the South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and local police into the attempted murder of two Tanzanian -
02 May 2020South China Morning Post publishes new article ‘Prisoners at Sea’ reviewing seafarers’ challenges during COVID-19Press Release 2 May 2020 “Don’t only think of commercial gain, spare a thought for us. We are tired and depressed and want to go home.” London, UK. The South China Morning Post has conducted an -
28 Apr 2020Gard Insight. Seafarers in a time of pandemic – strategies for maintaining and improving mental wellbeingPress Release Tuesday 28 April 2020 London UK. / Singapore. Kunal Pathak, a Master Mariner with substantial shipboard and shore-based experience, currently employed as a Loss Prevention Manager in -
28 Apr 2020Thome Group speaks to Human Rights at Sea about PPE for SeafarersPress Release 28 April 2020 London, UK. Following the recent highlighting to Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) of concerns from seafarers about lack of access to, and availability of, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while serving on vessels transiting global shipping lanes, the charitable NGO has -
22 Apr 2020Seafarers Welfare Board for New Zealand fully concurs with HRAS ReportPress Release 22 April 2020 “The report’s recommendations, which the SWB fully concur with, offer a clear way forward to ensuring that when seafarers arrive in New Zealand ports, they will continue to -
21 Apr 2020Social Protection of Fishers and Development of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaPress Release 21 April 2020 “My ultimate aim is that fishermen, flag state nationals and migrant fishermen alike, are treated in accordance with universal human rights and the standards on safety at -
21 Apr 2020Seafarers continue to highlight their worries and concerns to Human Rights at SeaPress Release 21 April 2020 “Please note as of date there are 9 crew members overdue for relief who are fatigued both mentally and physically, and under enormous psychological pressure to safely execute their shipboard responsibilities.” London. UK. A steady stream of contact from concerned -
17 Apr 2020Release of Captain Michael Lloyd’s Letter to the IMO concerning COVID-19 and Infected CrewsPress Release 17 April 2020 London. UK. With permission, Human Rights at Sea publishes the 15th March 2020 letter sent to the IMO by Captain Michael Lloyd, RD**, MNM, CMMar, FNI, raising his concerns -
16 Apr 2020New Report. New Zealand Seafarer Welfare Centres Lack Government and Industry SupportPress Release [Updated] 16 April 2020 “It is not something we can sustain into the future. We desperately need the shipping companies, port authorities and all those who profit from the maritime
