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22 Jan 2025 Press Release

Galaxy Leader crew released after 14 months in captivity

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes news of the release of...

20 Jan 2025 Press Release

ITF calls on Houthis to halt all attacks in Red Sea, release kidnapped seafarers, warns shipping industry against risking lives

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) calls on Yemen’s Houthis to...

India and ITF join forces to protect seafarers’ mental health

Stress management to be added to India’s maritime curriculum under new agreement with...

29 Nov 2024 Press Release

ITF joins affiliate unions in Geneva to demand fair treatment of seafarers

Trade unions from around the world join ILO and IMO meeting to advance measures to combat...

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