Slavery at Sea

Slavery at sea, also known as maritime slavery, is a form of modern slavery that involves the exploitation of workers on ships and other vessels. Workers on ships are often subjected to forced labor, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation. They may be paid very low wages, or they may not be paid at all. They may also be forced to work long hours in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. Slavery at sea is a global problem, and it is particularly prevalent in the fishing, shipping, and offshore oil and gas industries. It is important to address the root causes of this form of slavery and to support efforts to end it.