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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ITF and Malaviya Seven crew dismayed by delay
The crew have been stranded in Aberdeen, Scotland for over a year.
Asia Pacific young workers strengthen networks
Seventeen men and nine women participated in an ITF workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal from 31 July to 2 August.
Social justice award given to ITF activist
The award is recognition of Ken's work over many years exposing labour abuses in the maritime industry, and most recently in fishing.
ITF Seafarers’ Trust head takes up consultancy role
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton commented: “Kimberly came to the Trust at the end of 2014, after having worked for a number of years as director and programme officer of the TK Foundation and as
Liberty Prrudencia crew hails ITF support
The ITF received a complaint from the 19 Indian crew members on 23 January 2017 that they had not been paid since 25 November 2016.
Modern slavery in UK waters “cannot be tolerated”
“The regulation exists to prevent this abuse from happening but some people seem to think it doesn’t apply to them,” commented ITF seafarers’ section chair Dave Heindel.
ITF deplores inaction over Bramco 1 crew
The three Myanmar and two Bangladeshi sailors continue to endure intolerable conditions and are suffering the strain of their families’ impoverishment.
Australian Senate Inquiry Finds Flag of Convenience Shipping Poses Serious Risks To National Security
The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report chronicles gaping holes in Australia’s national security framework just one day after a Government announcement to create a
Joint press release: Report from IBF talks, Tokyo
Both sides confirmed their support, in principle, for the outcome of officer level interim discussions held between forums, and outlined their responses to each other's outstanding claim items.
In memoriam, Hanafi Rustandi
Hanafi died suddenly last night in Tokyo, where he was part of the ITF delegation representing the world’s seafarers and dockers at a meeting of the International Baragaining Forum (IBF).
ITF unions shape the #FutureOfWork in transport
The automation work group heard from workers representing multiple ITF global regions and transport sectors.
ITF coordinates support for crew left stranded in Aden
The ITF has used its global reach to coordinate a successful effort to support a crew left stranded in the port of Aden, in conflict-ridden Yemen.