This independent report aims to raise public, regional, and international awareness regarding the critical need to improve the safety, security, and well-being of fisheries observers working at sea. Focused on recent human and labor rights incidents involving European Union (EU) observers, the report highlights the ongoing risks faced by these individuals while carrying out their duties in often dangerous and isolated conditions aboard commercial fishing vessels. Specifically, the report outlines the necessity for enhanced protections, drawing attention to the policy developments and actions being taken by the EU in the context of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) observer program. The report identifies key safety and security concerns, including harassment, intimidation, and violence, that compromise the daily working conditions of observers. It also provides actionable recommendations aimed at stakeholders, urging policy changes and improvements in working conditions to professionalize the observer role and ensure their protection at sea.