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News | 22 Jul 2024 Press Release

Vessel detained in Haifa after 18 rule breaches uncovered by ITF Inspector

The Palau-flagged Serafina is the worst seen by ITF Inspector Assaf Hadar in four years of inspecting ships in IsraelNo employment contracts, food storage freezers...

News | 17 Jul 2024

Ukrainian seafarers: at the ready for safe navigation

Maritime industry representatives came together at ITF House for the Ukraine Maritime Forum.Ukrainian seafarers were top of the agenda last month as representatives...

News | 26 Jun 2024

Nicholas Celona

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Nicholas Celona, Vice President of Government Services of the Seafarers International...

News | 24 Jun 2024

The ITF demands immediate action to ensure the safety of seafarers in the Red Sea

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and seafarers’ unions globally stand united in grief and outrage following attacks on shipping in the...

News | 24 Jun 2024 Press Release

Transport union federations urge EU states to go further, faster on supply chain due diligence

As states get green light to implement supply chain Directive, ETF and ITF demand more from landmark lawThe European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the...

News | 18 Jun 2024

ITF schools next generation of maritime professionals on flags of convenience, abandonment

The ITF’s Annica Barning and Mohamed Arradechi gave guest lectures at the World Maritime University in AprilFuture maritime lawyers, academics, flag state...

News | 03 Jun 2024

Fighting for rights: ITF inspectors stand strong for seafarers in record-breaking year of shame

2023 was the worst year ever seen for seafarer abandonment – and ITF inspectors recovered nearly US$60 million in unpaid wagesThe ITF’s global network of...

News | 30 May 2024 Press Release

Seafarer free after 12 years

Abdul Nasser Saleh is finally home with his family in Egypt, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is delighted to announce. Twelve years ago,...