Tag: ITF

The heads of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have called for urgent action to protect seafarers and vessels stranded in Ukrainian ports and nearby waters following the Russian aggression against the country.

ITF is launching the short film "Tug Workers Sound the Siren", describing the death of one the workers, as well as a report that sheds light on "the rapid deterioration of safety and conditions of employment, driven down by industry consolidation and cartel-like behaviour from the major shipping lines."

The concerns over seafarer's well-being have been discussed in a webinar, yesterday, among industry experts. An ICS & ITF briefing on the Ukraine crisis gave a clear picture of the whole situation affecting the seafarers and their families across the maritime industry.

In a joint statement, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are calling on DP World to engage in meaningful dialogue with affiliates RMT and Nautilus International about P&O Ferries’ future.

ITF, an international trade union federation of transport workers' unions, calls Maersk Group's shareholders to tackle alleged anti-union practices within its Svitzer towage division.

P&O Ferries, a Dubai-owned British ferry company, announced that it fired 800 seafarers yesterday, bringing chaos many of the country's ports. 

The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have designated areas in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as ‘Warlike Operations Areas’ triggering an increased security level and other entitlements for seafarers in the war zone.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mrs. Katie Higginbottom, Head of ITF Seafarers’ Trust says that seafarers’ welfare remains a top priority for 2022; in particular, the organization will continue working towards facilitating seafarers’ access to shore leave and providing decent means of communication onboard along with cooperation with the frontline welfare charities.

he maritime industry itself seems to be more sensitive and aware on shipboard harassment and bullying against seafarers as an occupational health and safety issue, but its male-dominated nature and the fact that the working environment constitutes an enclosed space such as a ship create unique challenges to the approach of the issue.

WHO and ILO will form an Action Group “as a matter of urgency” with major transport bodies to ensure freedom of movement for transport workers.