Modern slavery in maritime

Modern slavery is a major human rights issues affecting many millions of people across the globe. Although illegal in every country, many industries are impacted including maritime. Despite being on the edges, marine insurers can still play a part in helping to reduce and ultimately eradicate this appalling practice.

Pauline Des Vallieres, Chair of IUMI’s ESG Working Group and Hendrike Kühl, IUMI’s Policy Director join our latest podcast to discuss this pressing issue and to offer advice to all those working in our sector.

Further reading:

• IUMI Information Paper: Modern slavery & forced labour: What marine insurers should be aware of: https://iumi.com/policy/position-papers/modern-slavery-forced-labour-what-marine-insurers-should-be-aware-of/

• Global Slavery Index, Walk Free: https://www.walkfree.org/global-slavery-index/

• Forced labour, modern slavery and trafficking in persons, International Labour Organisation: https://www.ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/forced-labour-modern-slavery-and-trafficking-persons

• Seafarers and Illegal Recruitment Fees: 2024 Insights, Institute for Human Rights and Business: https://www.ihrb.org/resources/seafarers-and-illegal-recruitment-fees

• Ocean Outlaw Podcast: https://theoutlawocean.com/podcast/slavery-at-sea