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.
While shipping companies profit from the Red Sea crisis, seafarers are paying the price.
Four seafarers abandoned in Washington State after vessel quits US flag to evade regulations.
New Look and ITF begin joint work to empower transport workers to organise and be protected from labour rights abuses.
New Look and ITF begin joint work to empower transport workers to organise and be protected from labour rights abuses.
With deep regret, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Alexander Mikhailovich Bodnya, Vice-President of the Seafarers Union of Russia (SUR) and President of t
Sixteen seafarers abandoned in Hodeidah Port, with eight trapped on board the Captain Tarek.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is sad to announce the passing of Terry Snee, former Federal President of the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engin
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Pavel Krenk, a revered leader in the global trade union community and long-serving chairman of the Czech Trade Union of Seafarers, who left
The Palau-flagged Serafina is the worst seen by ITF Inspector Assaf Hadar in four years of inspecting ships in Israel
Maritime industry representatives came together at ITF House for the Ukraine Maritime Forum.
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Nicholas Celona, Vice President of Government Services of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), after he passed
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and seafarers’ unions globally stand united in grief and outrage following attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that have killed
