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.
Sixteen seafarers abandoned in Hodeidah Port, with eight trapped on board the Captain Tarek.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is sad to announce the passing of Terry Snee, former Federal President of the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engin
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Pavel Krenk, a revered leader in the global trade union community and long-serving chairman of the Czech Trade Union of Seafarers, who left
The Palau-flagged Serafina is the worst seen by ITF Inspector Assaf Hadar in four years of inspecting ships in Israel
Maritime industry representatives came together at ITF House for the Ukraine Maritime Forum.
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Nicholas Celona, Vice President of Government Services of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), after he passed
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and seafarers’ unions globally stand united in grief and outrage following attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that have killed
As states get green light to implement supply chain Directive, ETF and ITF demand more from landmark law
The ITF’s Annica Barning and Mohamed Arradechi gave guest lectures at the World Maritime University in April
2023 was the worst year ever seen for seafarer abandonment – and ITF inspectors recovered nearly US$60 million in unpaid wages
Abdul Nasser Saleh is finally home with his family in Egypt, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is delighted to announce.
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) adds two new countries to its longstanding list of Flags of Convenience. 
