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24 May 2019
Seafarer lost in lashing operation on Saint Lawrence River
A Sri Lankan second officer on board the Maersk-owned, Singapore-flagged containership Patras fell overboard while undertaking dangerous lashing of containers on...
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24 May 2019
ITF exposes poor conditions for seafarers on Blumenthal ships
The ITF is campaigning against the poor conditions for seafarers on board ships owned by the German company Johann MK Blumenthal. Concerns were raised in March...
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24 May 2019
Press Release
Maritime workers rally globally to ‘save Australian shipping’
Protests outside Australian Embassies and Consulates, corporate offices and on the waterfront called for a reinvigoration of Australia’s domestic shipping...
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23 May 2019
Press Release
ITF calls on Transport Canada to stop ships lashing on the St Lawrence River after seafarer’s death
The Sri Lankan second officer, Ravindu Lakmal Pieris Telge, fell overboard the Maersk containership Patras at approximately 9:30am and despite an extensive search...
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23 May 2019
Press Release
Seafarers forced to collect rainwater to survive on board Blumenthal’s LITA
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today released an appalling photograph onboard the Liberian-registered bulk carrier raising fresh concerns...
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22 May 2019
Live: Stephen Cotton at the International Transport Forum
Ending exploitation in supply chains, sharing ownership of data and public ownership of public transport - just three of the issues ITF general secretary Stephen...
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19 May 2019
Press Release
Seafarers condemn working conditions on board Blumenthal ships
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have been contacted by current and ex-crew members who have told distressing stories of intimidation,...
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17 May 2019
More hijacks off West Africa
The continuing risks to seafarers in the waters off West Africa are highlighted in recent incidents of piracy and hostage-taking reported to the International...