Updates from around the globe on the ITF’s work to build a fairer, safer and more just world for seafarers. Our news section covers issues affecting all seafarers, wherever they may be, and what we’re doing to improve seafarers’ lives and jobs, now and in the future.
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Ole Philipsen
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ole Philipsen, Chair of the ITF Offshore Task Force and a long-standing member of the ITF’s Fair Practices Committee.
ITF urges Dutch Court to uphold collective bargaining principles across Europe
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), together with Nautilus NL and FNV, has submitted a formal request to the Court of Appeal in the Netherlands to reconsider and co
ITF condemns assault on ITF Inspector onboard vessel
Ship’s master reacts with violence as inspector defends seafarers’ rights in Le Havre, France
The International Transport Wor
New Flags of Convenience: Dominica, The Gambia, Niue
ITF adds three new flags to long-standing open registry list
Dominica, The Gambia and Niue are the latest flags added
World Toilet Day: real action needed now to turn rights into reality
Ensuring transport workers, especially women, have safe access to decent sanitation is critical for ensuring health, safety and dignity at work.
Abandoned Ethiopian fishers held in Iran subjected to modern slavery and abuse
ITF condemns forced disembarkation of fishers being held in Bushehr, Iran.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) demands immedia
ITF Leads Wellbeing Events for Indian Workers Across Transport Sectors
Seafarers, dockers, railway and warehouse workers benefit from ITF wellbeing sessions in India.
Mental health and wellbeing were top of the agen
Seafarers must be at the heart of shipping’s climate transition, says ITF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has urged governments to use the coming year to rebuild trust and reach agreement on a fair and practical path to decarbonising s
ITF and Brazil Government sign landmark agreement for a Just Transition in Transport
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Brazil’s leading transport trade union confederations – ITF-affiliated Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Transportes Aq
National flag ships vital for national security
ITF report shows maritime cabotage policies are a necessary safeguard for national security and supply chain resilience
National security and strong national mariti
Global shipping industry reaffirms support for the IMO Net Zero Framework
Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “
Dutch court rules that ‘preliminary questions’ on ‘Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause’ to be put to EU Court of Justice
Today, the Dutch Court of Appeal ruled that preliminary questions will be brought before the European Union (EU) Court of Justice on the Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause (NSWC).
