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News | 19 May 2019 Press Release

Seafarers condemn working conditions on board Blumenthal ships

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have been contacted by current and ex-crew members who have told distressing stories of intimidation,...

News | 17 May 2019

More hijacks off West Africa

The continuing risks to seafarers in the waters off West Africa are highlighted in recent incidents of piracy and hostage-taking reported to the International...

News | 17 May 2019

Up to 70 drown in Mediterranean crossing

Up to 70 migrants and refugees are feared to have drowned when their boat capsized while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya into European waters....

News | 17 May 2019

Oil tankers “sabotaged” in Gulf of Oman

The ITF has joined in international concern after the apparent sabotaging of four oil vessels off the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Gulf of Oman. Two...

News | 17 May 2019

Standing up for justice on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The ITF young transport workers committee agreed unanimously to support the...

News | 16 May 2019 Press Release

Seafarers unions express concern about “sabotage” attack and rising tensions in the Gulf

The attack reportedly occurred on at 6am local time (10:00 GMT) on Sunday causing damage to the structure of the four vessels – including Saudi oil tankers...

News | 09 May 2019 Press Release

Maritime workers rally globally to ‘save Australian shipping’

Protests outside Australian Embassies and Consulates, corporate offices and on the waterfront called for a reinvigoration of Australia’s domestic shipping...

News | 27 Apr 2019

International Workers’ Memorial Day: making technology work for us, not against us

By Victor Figueroa, ITF strategic researcherOccupational Safety and Health (OSH) are crucial issues for workers everywhere in the world. Over decades workers in...