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The latest, special ITF podcast looking at the Covid-19 crisis has heard about the particular effects on working women.

The Sri Lankan second officer, Ravindu Lakmal Pieris Telge, fell overboard the Maersk containership Patras at approximately 9:30am and despite an extensive search and rescue operation his body has not yet been recovered.

President Given’s visit comes on the heels of Canadian seafarers demonstrating solidarity with their Australian brothers and sisters.

The ITF in Canada has been supporting the crew of a Turkish-flagged vessel who have been left without pay and refused repatriation. Inspections of the Duzgit Endeavour by the ITF and port authorities found that the crew had not been paid since 1 July 2018.

Canada has responded to a long-standing campaign by the country’s seafaring unions. The government has agreed that Canadian seafarers will have the first right to be employed in any available maritime jobs on vessels from all flag states working in Canadian waters.