responsible are not the most critical issues. What matters most is whether special protections can be provided for the unique nature of maritime labor. Commercial ship and fishing vessel crew members operate within the international labor market, requiring alignment with global labor standards. In 1999, the ILO introduced the concept of “decent work,” defined as employment that respects workers' rights and provides a certain level of social security protection. At the opposite end of the spectrum lies the risk of “forced labor,” which is often a reality for distant water fishing laborers. Beyond preventing forced labor, many aspects of the labor spectrum do not yet fully meet the criteria for decent work. To address these gaps, this report proposes the following nine recommendations: (1) Legislate on Wi-Fi installation on fishing vessels to ensure fishers’ right to communication (2) Align wages with international standards (3) Strengthen civil society group involvement in broker evaluations and promote cooperation with unions in workers’ countries of origin (4) Provide onshore living facilities to safeguard workers' right to housing (5) Improve medical services and safety measures and conduct safety investigations and statistics on work-related incidents in fisheries (6) Strengthen social protection by introducing policy insurance (7) Incorporate external oversight and participation mechanisms in labor inspections and ensure transparency (8) Guarantee foreign fishers' freedom of association and implement their right to form a union. (9) Develop supply chain human rights due diligence guidelines and social responsibility standards for fisheries 125