Maintaining fundamental human rights and decent working conditions for all involved in a ship during its lifespan can pose challenges. Among the factors that make it challenging are the shipping industry's long supply chains, the number of business partners, and the lack of coherent international labour and safety standards, all coupled with incentives to cut expenses where possible. A new act recently came into force in Norway applicable to larger enterprises. The Act demands transparent due diligence to be carried out with regard to fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. This article will expand on the Transparency Act and its implication for shipowners throughout the lifespan of a ship.