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.
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Inspectors meet in Panama to strengthen frontline of the ITF
The entire inspectorate network is brought together every three years to develop new skills and plan for the delivery of ITF objectives.
ITF inspection results in positive action by Stolt Norway
ITF inspectorate co-ordinator Steve Trowsdale said: “We are pleased that Stolt Norway acted promptly to resolve the issues of non-payment to its Chinese crew on board the Stolt Kikyo of the coastal
European Citizens Initiative calls for fair transport in Europe
The initiative, which was publicly launched on 28 September, puts forward seven concrete proposals the EC can take to improve working conditions and secure fair competition for law-abiding business
Press conference: Launch of Fair Transport Europe – A European Citizens’ Initiative
On the occasion of the launching of the Fair Transport Europe initiative, members of the press are cordially invited to attend the press conference during the course of which Lars Lindgren, Represe
Women seafarers’ top health and wellbeing concerns revealed
The report was based on the Women Seafarers’ Health and Welfare survey, a joint initiative by the ITF, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), the International Maritim
Right to strike on UK national centre agenda as attacks intensify
The national centre held its 147th congress in Brighton last week.
“Fair transport Europe” launches
At the first meeting on September 16, representatives from France, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, Romania, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria and the UK met at the European Transport
Chevron investigation launched at global labour tax summit
Organised by the PSI (Public Services International) global union, the summit was the launchpad for the report
Joint PSI-ITF press release: Chevron’s Aggressive Tax Avoidance Exposed at Global Summit
The report, Chevron’s Tax Schemes: Piping profits out of Australia?, was produced by the International Tr
Report sets out women seafarers' health and wellbeing concerns
Tomorrow’s (Thursday 17 September) briefing for maritime welfare practitioners is also open to press. It will be held from 16:00 to 19:00 at ITF House, 49-60 Borough Road, London SE1 1DR.
ITF commissions Panama Canal safety study
In a deal signed in Limassol, Cyprus on Friday the Federation is to employ the Brazil-based Fundação Homem de Mar (FHM) to construct a mathematical model to analyse the manoeuvrability consideratio
Third East Asia action week begins Monday
In Japan a rally will also be held at the Kotoku Kaiun company, over its refusal to engage in dialogue with union representatives.
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