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News | 24 May 2019

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...

News | 24 May 2019

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...

News | 23 May 2019 Press Release

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...

News | 23 May 2019 Press Release

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...

News | 19 May 2019 Press Release

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,...

News | 17 May 2019

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...

News | 17 May 2019

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....

News | 17 May 2019

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...

News | 16 May 2019 Press Release

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...

News | 09 May 2019 Press Release

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...