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11 Nov 2019
Urgent regional cooperation needed to tackle rising piracy attacks in Gulf of Guinea
On November 2, Pirates kidnapped nine crew members from the Norwegian-flagged MV Bonita while the vessel was at anchor off the coast of Benin in West Africa, and...
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05 Nov 2019
Indian seafarers plant trees at root of environmental campaign
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has begun a drive to plant thousands of trees. It began with all officers, petty officers and ratings being asked...
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01 Nov 2019
ITF and Saudi Arabia commit to work closer together to support seafarers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have committed to work closer together to support seafarers calling in all...
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28 Oct 2019
Union pursues compensation for woman captain
The European maritime union Nautilus is seeking compensation for a woman captain member who was denied her maternity rights. The case took place on board a United...
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28 Oct 2019
Award to crew for Pacific rescue
The crew of a vessel that saved seven seafarers from a burning car carrier in the Pacific and rescued nine others are to receive a prestigious award from the United...
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28 Oct 2019
North Sea oil platform evacuated
Staff on a North Sea oil platform have been evacuated following safety concerns. The 115 staff on the Thistle platform were picked up by British and Norwegian...
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28 Oct 2019
Caribbean region plans strategy to build workers’ power
Union leaders from countries across the Caribbean have come together to develop a strategy for building transport workers’ power in the region. Over 20 activists...
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22 Oct 2019
The Chilean people have spoken, now the government must listen
The ITF has called for the immediate end to the state of emergency in Chile, the opening of a genuine dialogue with the unions and civil society groups, and sent...