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Workers win Just Transition commitment in landmark IMO climate deal
Seafarers’ unions have won landmark commitments to a Just Transition for the world’s maritime workforce as part of the International Maritime Organization’s...
President Marcos Jr. and shipping industry put seafarer top of agenda at Manila summit
President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines called for cross sectoral support to increase employment retention at an exclusive summit focused entirely on...
Seafarers flock to historic ITF expo ahead of Day of the Seafarer
ITF is a name recognised by seafarers the world over. Now, 5,000 people, seafarers and their families, will have the opportunity to speak with ITF inspectors, as...
Seafarers victims of ticket scam: flights home fake, crew discover at airport
Twelve Indian seafarers were turned away at a South American airport as they tried to begin their journey home after working on board a bulk carrier for between...
ITF Seafarers' Expo: 23-25 June 2023 – registrations now open
Registrations have opened today for the ITF Seafarers’ Expo, to be held in the heart of the Philippines – Manila – later this month. This is only the second...
Seafarers take centre stage at upcoming summit in Manila
Employers (IMEC), shipowners (ICS) and unions (ITF) unite to bring a seafarer summit in Manila on 26 June 2023 following the Day of the Seafarer. The summit aims...
Shipping can be greener, safer and more efficient if technological change is worker-led
31 May 2023, London – Seafarers see the prospect of autonomous ships as an opportunity to solve a number of problems in commercial shipping but warn that crew...
Death-trap trawler crew must be paid and allowed to go home, ITF says
Fishers on a 50-year-old trawler should not be made to go back to sea, even to sail to a repair yard, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is...