Updates from around the globe on the ITF’s work to build a fairer, safer and more just world for seafarers. Our news section covers issues affecting all seafarers, wherever they may be, and what we’re doing to improve seafarers’ lives and jobs, now and in the future.
ITF runs ‘training of trainers’ in Romania for ten maritime universities from seven countries.
Whether they’re facing unjust criminalisation, bad working and living conditions, or poor gender equality, the global economy’s keyworkers deserve much better.
Captain and chief mate sentenced without evidence to connect them to drugs found on vessel, after spending year in prison with crew awaiting trial.
The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, relies on the hard work of seafarers who navigate the world's oceans, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently.
Seafarers’ mental health education now mandatory in all maritime academies after ITF ‘trains the trainers’.
A pilot program that will rebuild natio
While shipping companies profit from the Red Sea crisis, seafarers are paying the price.
Four seafarers abandoned in Washington State after vessel quits US flag to evade regulations.
New Look and ITF begin joint work to empower transport workers to organise and be protected from labour rights abuses.
New Look and ITF begin joint work to empower transport workers to organise and be protected from labour rights abuses.
With deep regret, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Alexander Mikhailovich Bodnya, Vice-President of the Seafarers Union of Russia (SUR) and President of t
