David Hammond, Executive Director of Human Rights at Sea International (HRASI), calls maritime stakeholders to incorporate the principles and terminology of human rights within maritime operations, and actively advocate for transparency and accountability.

David Hammond, Founder and CEO of Human Rights at Sea, recognizes the significance of mentorship in personal development. He asserts that achieving balance is a subjective ideal that only a few can genuinely attain. Sustaining balance requires everyone to find satisfaction in their work, performance, and impact.

We have asked Mr. David Hammond, CEO, Human Rights At Sea, to make an assessment of 2020 from his perspective and share his message for the new year across the global community. Among others, he highlights that shipping needs to start comprehensively acknowledging that human rights at sea exist and embed them in policy, legislation, and management activities throughout the supply chain.

When Human Rights at Sea was established in April 2014, the concept of universal human rights applying at sea, as equally as they do on land was not explicitly recognised across the wider maritime industry, argues David Hammond, CEO at HRAS.

On the occasion of these important developments in 2019, Mr. David Hammond Esq., Barrister (Non-Practising), CEO, Human Rights At Sea shares his insights into achieving greater equality, justice and freedom within the maritime industry in the next years, highlighting that not much progress has been made so far while wider awareness on this important topic is of outmost importance.