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.
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Let’s not forget: keeping HIV prevention in focus
Today on World Aids Day the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is urging stakeholders across the transport sector not to lose focus of HIV prevention during the Covid-19
Domestic violence is a workplace issue and a men’s issue, unions tell employers
- A new report calls on transport employers to do more to tackle domestic violence amongst its predominantly male staff with key recommendations for how to
ITF unions MTWTU, ver.di launch free dental care service for Ukrainian seafarers
ITF-affiliated seafarers’ unions from Germany and Ukraine have announced a new project to provide free dental services to seafarers.
Agency leaves Filipino seafarer’s family to starve while regulators dither
The family of a Filipino seafarer has received no pay for more than two months after Manila-based manning agency Able M
UN Global Compact and shipping industry confirm formation of ‘people-centred’ Task Force to ensure Just Transition to net-zero
Glasgow, 10 November 2021 – In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive
Transport workers and their unions are showing up at COP: We demand climate action and decent work
The COP26 Summit is underway in Glasgow and trade unionists and activists are in the thick of the proceedings.
Global Maritime Forum backs ITF just transition plan in new employer-union climate alliance
A clear, common purpose is emerging in the shipping industry for stronger action on climate change ahead of COP26 in Glasgow this week.
Maritime must be safe for women: ITF calls for industry to work with seafarers as assault case reverberates
A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights groups as terrorists is outrageous
The ITUC and Global Union Federations condemn the designation by Israel of six Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist organisations.
Seafarers call for shipping to set ambitious climate targets now if its future is to be sustainable
The shipping industry needs to set ambitious targets to help prevent global climate catastrophe, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cautions i
Somalia: Mogadishu port authority must act to save the lives of abandoned crew
Eleven seafarers trapped aboard the Haj Abdulla (IMO 7702114) are at extreme risk, with the ship t
Red listing Philippines-based manning agent ‘Able Maritime’ first step to stopping seafarer exploitation
The Inspectorate of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has red listed Able Maritime Seafarers Inc after the crewing agent failed to respond to official enquiries from the ITF abo