All content tagged with: "seafarers"
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27 Nov 2019
Mental stress levels at sea dangerously high, study finds
A wide-ranging study by Yale University – commissioned by the ITF Seafarers Trust – has found dangerously high levels of mental stress among seafarers, and...
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05 Nov 2019
Indian seafarers plant trees at root of environmental campaign
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has begun a drive to plant thousands of trees. It began with all officers, petty officers and ratings being asked...
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28 Oct 2019
Union pursues compensation for woman captain
The European maritime union Nautilus is seeking compensation for a woman captain member who was denied her maternity rights. The case took place on board a United...
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28 Oct 2019
Award to crew for Pacific rescue
The crew of a vessel that saved seven seafarers from a burning car carrier in the Pacific and rescued nine others are to receive a prestigious award from the United...
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18 Oct 2019
ITF inspector joins anti-slavery event
ITF inspector (Liverpool, North West England and Wales) Tommy Molloy has participated in a major anti-modern-day slavery event in Liverpool, UK. Organised by the...
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16 Oct 2019
ITF Contacts Network expands into Asia Pacific
The ITF has established its latest Contacts Network, covering Bangladesh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and...
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08 Oct 2019
Unions sign major agreement to improve terms and conditions
Around 8,000 maritime workers in Nigeria will benefit from a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed by two unions. The Nigerian Merchant Officers and...
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13 Sep 2019
Australia bans two ships after ITF alerts on unpaid wages
Australia has banned two foreign-flagged ships after the ITF reported that crews on board had not received their wages. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
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13 Sep 2019
Record numbers attempt Channel crossing
A record number of migrants and refugees attempted to make the dangerous crossing of the English Channel to reach Britain in just one day. The UK Border Force...
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06 Sep 2019
Australia detains ship after ITF finds crew underpaid
The Australian authorities have detained a Chinese-owned bulk carrier after an ITF inspection revealed that the crew had not been paid their full wages. An ITF...