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.
Nermin Al-Sharif, leader of the ITF-affiliated Dockers’ and Seafarers’ Union of Libya, was driving a car near Benghazi that crashed after it was followed by two other cars and shot at.
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton congratulated her on behalf of the federation.
Cabotage is in place in some form in 47 countries.
Paddy Crumlin, ITF President welcomed today’s decision and said Chevron needed to come clean and pay its fair share of taxes.
Over 100 ITF inspectors have joined a march in Panama City against government attacks on the rights of Panamanian transport workers and the Panama Canal Authority’s (PCA) unwillingness to discuss c
The programme is designed to bring together workers who are linked by the same geographical industrial hub - and part of the same supply chain - to give their unions more industrial power and influ
Transport workers from road and maritime sectors were joined by activists from oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and food and drink.
Magsaysay, which provides employment to 40,000 seafarers, has agreed to collaborate with the ITF to promote awareness and boost job opportunities for HIV-positive Filipino seafarers.
The entire inspectorate network is brought together every three years to develop new skills and plan for the delivery of ITF objectives.
ITF inspectorate co-ordinator Steve Trowsdale said: “We are pleased that Stolt Norway acted promptly to resolve the issues of non-payment to its Chinese crew on board the Stolt Kikyo of the coastal
The initiative, which was publicly launched on 28 September, puts forward seven concrete proposals the EC can take to improve working conditions and secure fair competition for law-abiding business
