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Shipping companies, financiers and governments across the world urged to cut ties with sham union, ISU-Lanibra. 

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF

Landmark changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) mean seafarers are officially recognised as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

The Seafarers’ Group at the ILO led by International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliates h

ITF and largest flag state continue joint work spanning seafarer abandonment, new technology and union agreement coverage.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), ITF-affiliate, the Union de Ingenieros (UIM), and the General Dire

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. 

Stress management to be added to India’s maritime curriculum under new agreement with ITF. 

Indian seafarers will now benefit from mental health training thanks to a new agreement signed by India and the International Transpor

Four seafarers abandoned in Washington State after vessel quits US flag to evade regulations.

Four seafarers from Colombia, Panama, and Peru have been abandoned without pay on a 60-year-old tugboat in an alarming case of maritime exploitation in the USA. 

Sixteen seafarers abandoned in Hodeidah Port, with eight trapped on board the Captain Tarek. 

The Palau-flagged Serafina is the worst seen by ITF Inspector Assaf Hadar in four years of inspecting ships in Israel

2023 was the worst year ever seen for seafarer abandonment – and ITF inspectors recovered nearly US$60 million in unpaid wages

Abdul Nasser Saleh is finally home with his family in Egypt, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is delighted to announce.