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Nicholas Celona
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Nicholas Celona, Vice President of Government Services of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), after he passed…
The ITF demands immediate action to ensure the safety of seafarers in the Red Sea
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and seafarers’ unions globally stand united in grief and outrage following attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that have killed and…
Transport union federations urge EU states to go further, faster on supply chain due diligence
As states get green light to implement supply chain Directive, ETF and ITF demand more from landmark lawThe European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’…
ITF schools next generation of maritime professionals on flags of convenience, abandonment
The ITF’s Annica Barning and Mohamed Arradechi gave guest lectures at the World Maritime University in AprilFuture maritime lawyers, academics, flag state administrators and coastguards were among…
Fighting for rights: ITF inspectors stand strong for seafarers in record-breaking year of shame
2023 was the worst year ever seen for seafarer abandonment – and ITF inspectors recovered nearly US$60 million in unpaid wagesThe ITF’s global network of inspectors recovered a shocking US$57,161,779…