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Seafarers move the world, sustaining our economies and communities – but they routinely face exploitation. The ITF fights for seafarers’ rights.

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Miami Guidelines policy

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.

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ITF Uniform Total Crew Cost CBA

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

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Seafarers' Bulletin 2021

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.

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Good sleep

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.

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Healthy eating

Proper nutrition, along with adequate rest and sleep, regular exercise, and good hygiene, can help us to lead a healthy and happy life.

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YOUR RIGHTS
As a seafarer you have rights - employment rights, legal rights, trade union rights and human rights. Ensure you know your rights and what to do when things go wrong.
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WOMEN AT SEA
Women have proven that working at sea can be a positive and rewarding career. Find out more about women-centred sources of support and information
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MANNING AGENTS
Let us guide you through the recruitment process. Advice on finding an agent, avoiding scams and ensuring you have the right contract.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
Stay healthy and happy at sea. Learn about wellbeing illness and disease. 
Find the nearest welfare centre to your port.
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DIRECTORIES
ABANDONMENT LIST
Every year, the ITF and its affiliates deal with a number of cases of ‘abandonment’, where a shipowner ‘abandons’ their responsibilities for the ship and its crew. View the current reported cases.
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CRIMINALISATION LIST
Criminalisation is one of the most serious problems facing seafarers today. When there has been a maritime accident seafarers have often been detained and denied access to normal rules of fair play and justice.
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BREACH OF RIGHTS INDEX
Shipowners, ship managers, flag states or other parties, which warrant inclusion on the ITF Seafarers’ Breach of Rights Index.
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RED LISTED RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
The ITFShipBeSure website provides advice on finding a manning agent, avoiding recruitment scams and ensuring you have the right contract.
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SEAFARERS’ WELFARE CENTRE INDEX
Find out if there is a seafarer centre in the port. Seafarers’ centres can provide advice, someone to talk to, facilities to contact home and a place where you can relax away from the ship.
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WELLBEING DIRECTORY
Wellbeing is the experience of health, happiness and life satisfaction and not just the absence of disease or illness.
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LATEST MARITIME NEWS

The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers' lives and futures.
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