On the 24 February 2022, the world was shocked and saddened when the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine.
Twelve seafarers who have not been paid for more than nine months have been given a boost as the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which represents 1.4 million seafarers, has today expressed growing concern at the Wakashio grounding situation and for the welfare of its crew.
By Anna Birch-Schmidt for 3F Fagbladet. Reposted with permission.
Without a rudder, food, water, electricity, lights, wi-fi, refrigeration, GPS, security or safety lights, 15 seafarers sit at anchor in Manila Bay, Philippines.
Traditionally, maritime has been a male dominated sector, and women make up only an estimated two percent of the world’s maritime workforce.
Most work in the cruise and ferries sectors, and women are significantly underrepresented on cargo ships.
A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
28 February 2024, London
Seafarers are struggling to survive after being abandoned by a Saudi Arabian company across multiple vessels – registered in Bahrain.
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) officials have been involved in stopping a Japanese-owned car import vessel from slipping through Australian authorities’ fingers in the Port of Melbourne.
