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MSC Capucine crew receiving a visit from Turkish seafarers' union TDS, which is supporting their cause. | (Credit: TDS)
Turkish authorities’ seven-month delay in Ukrainian seafarers’ drug import case ‘totally unacceptable’: ITF
Seafarers’ unions are extremely concerned that four Ukrainian nationals have now been detained without charge by Turkish authorities for more than seven months. The crew are being held over claims…
Svitzer termination bid could risk Australian supply chains, harm Maersk reputation
An application by A.P. Møller–Mærsk’s towage subsidiary, Svitzer, to terminate its collective agreement with its entire Australian workforce could further deepen the country’s supply chain woes.…
ITF Photography Prize opens today
We are delighted to announce today the launch of the ITF’s first-ever Photography Prize. The prize aims to showcase the triumphs, challenges and sheer hard work of millions of transport workers…
Shipping industry, unions launch fresh quarantine programme to combat Omicron crew crunch
Joint Press Release - ITF/IMEC/ICS 16 December 2021, London Shipowners, seafarers’ unions and maritime employer groups are establishing their own approved international network of quarantine…
WHO and ILO form Action Group with global transport bodies to protect workers’ rights and ease supply chain congestion
 World Health Organization and International Labour Organization agree to form an Action Group to ensure implementation of COVID-19 protocols for transport workers. Crisis talks held as…