criminalisation

The maritime industry faces an urgent challenge: the increasing criminalisation and unjust treatment of seafarers. 

Despite being vital to global trade, seafarers often face unjust criminal charges related to issues such as smuggling, cargo discrepancies or accidents, frequently with

Landmark changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) mean seafarers are officially recognised as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

The Seafarers’ Group at the ILO led by International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliates h

Global union federation demands a transparent, impartial internationally coordinated investigation into North Sea vessel collision.

In the aftermath of the tragic North Sea collision between the Madeira-flagged cargo ship, Solong, and

Trade unions from around the world join ILO and IMO meeting to advance measures to combat seafarer criminalisation and unfair treatment. 

Captain and chief mate sentenced without evidence to connect them to drugs found on vessel, after spending year in prison with crew awaiting trial. 

Seafarers’ unions are extremely concerned that four Ukrainian nationals have now been detained without charge by Turkish authorities for more than seven months.