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Wages
Your wage rates will depend on whether you are serving on a national flag vessel or a ship covered by an ITF agreement.
Gender Equality in the Indian Maritime Industry
Acknowledging the significant contributions of women in enhancing diversity and innovation, this study examines the current state of gender equality within the Indian maritime sector.
ETF Workplace Policy Guidance Addressing Violence and Harrassment
This guidance aims to increase awareness about violence and harassment against women transport workers and ways to prevent and address the problem.
Flags of Convenience
A Flag of Convenience (FOC) vessel is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership.
Double Bookkeeping
Double bookkeeping is an unlawful accounting system in which seafarers are forced to sign two different sets of contracts and/or wage accounts.
Abandoned Seafarers
Abandonment happens when shipowners refuse to accept their responsibilities to support the crews on their vessels.
Harassment at Sea, SIU Survey
The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada decided that surveying our membership regarding the issue of harassment was a necessary step in addressing these problems that unfortunately exist
Seafarers' Bulletin 2023
This issue of Seafarers’ bulletin marks the 75th anniversary of the ITF’s campaign against flags of convenience.
ITF IMEC International IBF CBA 2026-2027
This IBF Agreement is based on the IBF Framework CBA which sets out the standard terms and conditions applicable only to seafarers serving on any ship owned or operated by a company in member
