Tag: ITF

The AMP met with ITF delegates, focusing on the protection and well-being of maritime workers sailing under the Panamanian flag.

ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) has welcomed the landmark changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) which mean seafarers are officially recognised as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has issued a call for the release of ten seafarers from India and Romania who were kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea earlier this month. 

Global union federation demands a transparent, impartial internationally coordinated investigation into North Sea vessel collision.

A new research initiative, Food4Seafarers, has been launched by the World Maritime University (WMU), sponsored by ITF Seafarers Trust, with the goal to address the inadequate nutrition and catering for seafarers.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) launched a new website for women seafarers on 7 March 2025.

Pertamina International Shipping partnered up with ITF and KPI to bring mental health training and services to its crew members.

ITF and Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance mental health and wellbeing training of Fillipino seafarers. 

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reported that several flag states are hindering efforts to resolve abandonment cases.