Flag State Jurisdiction and the Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Abstract
Human rights violations on board fishing vessels constitute a key challenge for the global fishing industry, especially in Southeast Asia. This work uncovers the human dimension of flag state jurisdiction under Article 94 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Building on the rules of reference in paragraphs 3 to 5 of Article 94, it discusses human rights instruments applicable to the international and the Southeast Asian regional context and identifies relevant rules and standards to guide flag states in the exercise of their jurisdiction over their fishing vessels.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Maritime Law Issues
Maritime Security and History
Minority Rights and Languages
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ocean Development & International Law
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 113–135
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN