ITF Warlike and High Risk Areas
ITF List of designated risk areas, with applicable benefits
Updated 19 April 2024
Seafarers move the world, sustaining our economies and communities – but they routinely face exploitation. The ITF fights for seafarers’ rights.
ITF List of designated risk areas, with applicable benefits
Updated 19 April 2024
IBF list of designated risk areas, with applicable benefits.
Updated 17 March 2025
Policy guidelines governing the approval of ITF acceptable CBA’s for cruise ships flying flags of convenience
This “Miami Guidelines policy” revises the 1994 guidelines governing the approval of ITF acceptable agreements for cruise ships flying flags of convenience only. The cruise industry has developed a unique operational system which substantially differs from other maritime transport systems. These guidelines reflect the distinctive nature of the cruise industry and set out the instruments for the ITF affiliates signing acceptable ITF cruise agreements.
This Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), (hereinafter the “Agreement”) sets out the standard terms and conditions applicable to all Seafarers serving on any ship of which there is in existence a Special Agreement made between International Transport Workers’ Federation (hereinafter the “ITF”) and the owner or operator (hereinafter the “Company”).
Updated: 6 November 2023
In this edition of the Seafarers’ bulletin, we report on these national and global efforts by the ITF and its family of unions, and examine how the virus has affected the global maritime industry.
There have been over 100 million cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and more than two million COVID-19 deaths recorded worldwide. To date, nearly 200 million people have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Good sleep is essential to maintain optimal health and well-being throughout our life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect our mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.
Proper nutrition, along with adequate rest and sleep, regular exercise, and good hygiene, can help us to lead a healthy and happy life.
The earlier we recognise the signs and symptoms of stress, the better we will be able to manage it.
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