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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...
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17 May 2019
Up to 70 drown in Mediterranean crossing
Up to 70 migrants and refugees are feared to have drowned when their boat capsized while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya into European waters....
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17 May 2019
Oil tankers “sabotaged” in Gulf of Oman
The ITF has joined in international concern after the apparent sabotaging of four oil vessels off the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Gulf of Oman. Two...
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17 May 2019
Standing up for justice on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The ITF young transport workers committee agreed unanimously to support the...
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16 May 2019
Press Release
Seafarers unions express concern about “sabotage” attack and rising tensions in the Gulf
The attack reportedly occurred on at 6am local time (10:00 GMT) on Sunday causing damage to the structure of the four vessels – including Saudi oil tankers...