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• The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage, following negotiations in Geneva.

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

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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the agreement reached at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee 83r

Government U-turns after union campaign, promises new publicly owned, rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait. 

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ITF and largest flag state continue joint work spanning seafarer abandonment, new technology and union agreement coverage.

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ITF Seafarers’ Section Coordinator, Fabrizio Barcellona, said:

Four Syrian seafarers have been killed after a Russian cruise missile hit a vessel in the Black Sea port of Odessa last Tuesday. 

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

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The fleet of Indonesia’s largest company follows the Government of Indonesia in signing an agreement with the ITF. 

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Mental health and stress training upgraded for world’s biggest supplier of seafarers – as ITF expands global wellbeing programme.

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes news of the release of the Galaxy Leader crew, after being held captive for more than a year.