Our Philosophy and Guiding Principle
1. "Comfortable with the Uncomfortable"
2. "Human rights apply at sea, as they do on land"
We work directly with state authorities, businesses and third sector organisations around the world supporting them to raise their human rights standards, enhance rights' protections, and reduce inherent risk.
We do not offer legal services.
Latest News
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01 May 2025
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez Sends Message on Closure of Human Rights at Sea Charity
Sustainable Fisheries and Communities Trust Annual Report Supported by HRASi
01 May 2025
Fisheries
Social Purpose
Human Security
The European Oceans Pact - HRAS International submits to Call for Evidence
30 Apr 2025
Advisory
Communications
Development
APPG on Fisheries Event discusses Recruitment and Labour in the UK Fishing Industry
02 Apr 2025
Fisheries
Social Purpose
BlueRights Opening Conference sets Convening Bar for EU Funded Programme
08 Feb 2025
Justice
Social Purpose
Human Security
EU Cost Action BlueRights Programme Stakeholder Engagement Co-ordinator (Industry and Commerce)
22 Jan 2025
Justice
Social Purpose
Human Security
Who We Are
We are a socially-purposed human rights service provider which aims to invest in development and philanthropic activities to protect both people and the marine environment from abuse and exploitation throughout global supply and value chains.
Our expertise helps our clients meet and exceed global human rights standards.
We specialise in the complexity of the maritime environment offering practical, integrated, and principled approaches to human rights implementation.
We do not offer legal services.
We want to ensure our clients benefit from the accountability, transparency and social returns that empowered human rights approaches bring.
This includes expert internal training, awareness-raising and ongoing support.
We deliver expert film advocacy tailored to our partners needs across the entire scope of maritime activities.
Film is an essential advocacy tool as it:
- CHAMPIONS long-term engagement and advocacy.
- PROMOTES Corporate Social Governance (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
RAISES awareness and influences public disclourse and consumer attitudes.
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We engage in advocacy in support of critcial issues and provide national and international policy briefings to state actors, business entities, academia and the third-sector.
We develop and deliver expert academic training through online, hybrid and in-person lecturing.
Superyacht Crew Development and Training
We are engaged in the Progressive Crew Career Programme which supports the next generation of prospective Superyacht crew of any age, background, or belief structure if they want to try to enter the industry.
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What People Say About Us
"Whilst all vessels operating at SGSSI are strictly regulated, we sadly recognise that human rights violations are an endemic risk within the maritime world; therefore, we have chosen to work with HRAS as the leading experts in this area. This initial training was incredibly thought-provoking and has been a valuable first step in raising awareness as we develop our proactive approach to protecting seafarers in our waters."
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
“SFACT has worked with Human Rights at Sea International since 2020 on collaborative projects investigating, reviewing, and advocating for systemic change in the maritime environment around the world. The issues tackled have been challenging, but the collaboration between our organisations has resulted in positive change in the fisheries sector at regional, state, and industry level. We look forward to continuing our close association with HRASi.”
Sustainable and Fisheries Community Trust
"Assure Integrity commends Human Rights at Sea International (HRASi) for their outstanding work in protecting human and labour rights across the maritime sector. Their commercial engagement, speed, and accuracy of professional services in addressing abuse allegations within supply chains are second to none.HRASi consistently delivers with professionalism, urgency, and integrity—making them a trusted partner in driving real, lasting change at sea."
The Assure Integrity Team
"Human Rights at Sea International was instructed by Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG to undertake discreet and sensitive work in a foreign state to assist in the release of a senior crew member on a detained vessel. The subsequent human rights focused report in multiple languages assisted in a successful outcome, allowing the crew member to be repatriated after a 15-month absence from his family. We are grateful to the Human Rights at Sea International team for their professionalism."
Dohle Group
"Wesfarmers Group engaged Human Rights at Sea to advise the Group on appropriate contract clauses to include in agreements with carriers to safeguard the human rights of seafarers. The team were extremely knowledgeable and professional to work with and generous with their time in sharing their expertise."
Wesfarmers Group
"We have worked closely with Human Rights at Sea International since 2020 seeking to achieve justice for families of fisheries observers lost at sea, as well as helping to develop policy changes for crew human and labour rights standards across the fishing fleets of the Western and Central Pacific region. Their investigatory and consultancy work is comprehensive and objective, and it can be relied upon for high-level commercial and state-level decision making. We would recommend them to any new client."
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