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News Press Release 16 April 2025

Agreement reached on new global minimum wage for seafarers

  • The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage, following negotiations in Geneva.
  • These increases reaffirm the commitment of the global maritime industry to decent work and sustainab
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key policy and decision-makers gather in India for discussion on seafarer mental wellbeing
News Press Release 22 April 2025

India commits to compensation for seafarer suicide

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), Synergy Maritime Group and India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), convened in Mumbai to address the critical issue of seafarer mental health and secure compensation for suicide at sea. 

Held on April 7, the event

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How to be an ally

A sense of allyship is essential for all seafarers; however, one group for whom allyship can be particularly valuable is women seafarers who, especially on merchant vessels, regularly experience being the only woman on their vessel or team. More than any other group, women seafarers report experiencing harmful onboard behaviours including abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence (ABHDV) – including sexual violence. They are often treated as less knowledgeable or competent than they are, passed over or ignored for opportunities they have earned, and subjected to inappropriate remarks and attempts at humour that can leave them feeling excluded or uncomfortable.

ISWAN has produced a resource for seafarers on allyship to provide information and guidance on the actions that seafarers can take – both small and large – to directly support each other and promote fairness and equity at sea. This companion resource explores the steps that maritime stakeholders can take to foster a culture of allyship and thereby help to make the maritime sector a safe and inclusive space for all.

There are two versions available for download, one for seafarers and the other for maritime stakeholders. Use the drop-down menu shown right to select.

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