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ITF statement on new WMU president
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton said: “This is great news, not just for the university but also for shipping and seafarers. The WMU has chosen an outstanding...
ITF repeats call for Rotterdam dialogue as dockers protest
On Sunday the vessel Alsvin loaded containers at RWG, in what was believed to be a test operation. It then moved to the ECT terminal in Rotterdam to discharge them....
East Asia action begins Monday
The teams will check and enforce decent pay and working conditions onboard vessels. In Japan a rally will also be held at the Kotoku Kaiun company, over its refusal...
Women seafarers' health survey
The survey has been devised by the ITF, Seamen's Hospital Society, International Maritime Health Association and International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance...
ITF: ‘Time for an honest conversation from Chevron’
This week, Chevron reported to its shareholders that the multi-billion dollar gas project was “just fine”. The Australian Financial Review reported that:...
Kenyan seafarers discuss strengthening union
The seminar, at the end of January, was the first meeting for rank and file seafarers, and was organised by the ITF in conjunction with local partners in the labour...
ITF welcomes shore leave progress
At the ILO in Geneva a tripartite meeting of employers, trade unions and governments agreed a common approach to improving ILO Convention 185 on seafarers’...
A new welcome for visiting seafarers
The MLC requires member states to ensure that seafarers have access to shore-based facilities and services to secure their health and well-being, and recommends...