September 18, 2026

Research on the Move: BlueRights STSMs in Action

From Arctic search and rescue to maritime labour, migration law and communications, BlueRights members are using Short-Term Scientific Missions to deepen research, access new expertise and build collaborations across Europe. These four missions show what changes when researchers work in a different environment — and how mobility can turn new perspectives into stronger research and wider impact.
September 18, 2026

The Seafarers’ Bill of Rights Turns 20: Assessing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Twenty years after the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, this high-level panel will examine what the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights” has achieved, where implementation gaps remain, and how it can be strengthened for the future. Bringing together voices from across the maritime sector, the discussion will focus on turning legal standards into effective protection and decent work for seafarers.
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