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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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...