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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Seafarers Trust launches first phone app
Seafarers worldwide will benefit from the first phone application launched by the Seafarers’ Trust, the charitable arm of the ITF.
ITF women inspectors benefit from leadership programme
Women ITF inspectors have recently completed a week-long training programme on women in leadership and strategic change.
ITF nominates Said Elhairech for international trade union rights award
The ITF has put forward Moroccan trade unionist Said Elhairech as a nominee for the Febe Elisabeth Velasquez prize, an international award recognising those who take personal risks to defend trade
ITF condemns Moroccan court decision
The ITF has condemned as ‘utterly unbelievable’ a totally unexpected decision by a Moroccan court to sentence trade union leaders Said Elhairech and Mohamed Chamchati to jail terms.
Second East Asia maritime action week begins Monday
Seafarers, dockers and ITF inspectors will launch the year’s second East Asia maritime action week at major ports in Japan, Korea, Russia and Taiwan from 1 to 5 July.
ITF welcomes Turkish trade unionists’ release but urges vigilance
The prosecutor at a trial hearing in Ankara on 10 April released pending trial 22 Turkish trade unionists on the grounds that there was no reason for their continued detention.
New apps to aid seafarers
The ITF is launching a series of free apps for seafarers.
Port unions resolve to organise campaign against DPW
ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) dockers’ union representatives meeting in Chicago, USA, resolved this week to organise a global campaign highlighting the need for global network t
ITF and BOURBON sign co-operation agreement
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is pleased to announce the signing of a co-operation agreement with BOURBON, a major provider of marine services to the oil and gas indus
New taskforce launches to fight for African offshore workers’ rights
ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation)-affiliated trade unions meeting in Mombasa, Kenya today launched a new taskforce dedicated to protecting the rights of African workers in the offsh
Joint press release: Industrial relations collective, the International Bargaining Forum, marks landmark tenth year as it enters new round of negotiations
This week the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) has commenced a new round of negotiations, marking the tenth year of industrial relations between the Forum's members.
Union demands Indian CDCs for experienced seafarers
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has demanded the issuing of Indian seafarers’ documents (CDCs) and is urging the Indian government to issue CDCs for all Indian seafarers working on