Question of the Week
Here you will find a series of grouped-together links to pages on the ITF Seafarers website that offer a basic introduction to some of the key areas of interest for seafarers today. Together, these should give you an overview of the site.
If you prefer, you can access the content through the navigation menu on the left of the page, or via the topic tabs across the top of the page.
If you are looking for something specific, and can’t find it here, try our other quick link pages on the right or contact us here.
General information
Facts and figures
If you prefer, you can access the content through the navigation menu on the left of the page, or via the topic tabs across the top of the page.
If you are looking for something specific, and can’t find it here, try our other quick link pages on the right or contact us here.
General information
Facts and figures
- “Inside the issues” – your first port of call for information about problems, issues and topics that affect you
- Look Up a Ship tool – find out if your ship has an ITF agreement and if there have been employment-related problems on board
- Statistics – relating to shipping, FOCs and the ITF’s work
- FOCs – flags of convenience, definition, list of countries, etc
- FOC Campaign – what the ITF is doing about FOCs
- Studies & reports – in-depth studies relating to various issues affecting seafarers
- Your rights – including details of what rights you have, tips on what to do before you board and advice on what you can do to defend your rights
- “Crew Talk – discussion forum - share your views and link up with fellow seafarers
- Quick poll – cast your opinion on issues that affect you and see what others think from any page on the site
- ITF news stories – relating to seafarers and the maritime world
- Glossary – ITF, trade union and maritime terminology and acronyms explained
- Port city guides – find out about the port you are visiting, including practical information
- “Seafarers’ Bulletin” – view publications section and get on the mailing list
- “Message to Seafarers” – view electronic version
- Other ITF publications & materials – view online and order copies, in English and other languages
- ITF Headquarters – London - Mon-Fri 8am-6pm (UK time)
- ITF Inspectors – get in touch with your nearest ITF Inspector – more than 130 worldwide
- ITF affiliated unions – make contact with your local union
- Seafarers clubs, missions and other maritime links
- ISAN – International Seafarers’ Assistance Network - for non-employment related queries
- Problem on board – how to get help from the ITF
- Problem on board – how to get help from an ITF Inspector or union
- Problem using the website – site help