All content tagged with: "seafarers"
AMSA scam warning
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a warning for people to be aware of scam telephone calls from its number. When the call is answered, a...
Seafarer lost in lashing operation on Saint Lawrence River
A Sri Lankan second officer on board the Maersk-owned, Singapore-flagged containership Patras fell overboard while undertaking dangerous lashing of containers on...
ITF calls on Transport Canada to stop ships lashing on the St Lawrence River after seafarer’s death
The Sri Lankan second officer, Ravindu Lakmal Pieris Telge, fell overboard the Maersk containership Patras at approximately 9:30am and despite an extensive search...
Seafarers forced to collect rainwater to survive on board Blumenthal’s LITA
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today released an appalling photograph onboard the Liberian-registered bulk carrier raising fresh concerns...
Seafarers condemn working conditions on board Blumenthal ships
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have been contacted by current and ex-crew members who have told distressing stories of intimidation,...
More hijacks off West Africa
The continuing risks to seafarers in the waters off West Africa are highlighted in recent incidents of piracy and hostage-taking reported to the International...
Up to 70 drown in Mediterranean crossing
Up to 70 migrants and refugees are feared to have drowned when their boat capsized while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya into European waters....
Oil tankers “sabotaged” in Gulf of Oman
The ITF has joined in international concern after the apparent sabotaging of four oil vessels off the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Gulf of Oman. Two...
Seafarers unions express concern about “sabotage” attack and rising tensions in the Gulf
The attack reportedly occurred on at 6am local time (10:00 GMT) on Sunday causing damage to the structure of the four vessels – including Saudi oil tankers...
Maritime workers rally globally to ‘save Australian shipping’
Protests outside Australian Embassies and Consulates, corporate offices and on the waterfront called for a reinvigoration of Australia’s domestic shipping...