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Young dockers and seafarers unite in Cyprus to build skills and solidarity
Last week, young dockers and seafarers from across the globe came together in Cyprus for the ITF Maritime Roundtable – a space for young maritime trade unionists to learn, share and grow as leaders…
Maritime Just Transition Task Force launches first interim seafarer training frameworks for the use of ammonia, methanol and hydrogen as fuel
17 September 2025, London – The frameworks provide essential guidance to support harmonised training standards for alternative fuels. The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has today (…
Peter McEwen
It is with deep sadness that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) marks the passing of Peter McEwen (MBE MNM) a tireless advocate for seafarers around the world. Throughout his…
ASOS and ITF team up to protect workers’ rights with new transport supply chain agreement
Landmark deal extends ASOS’ commitment to workers’ rights into global transport and logistics.ASOS, the global fashion destination, has signed a legally-binding agreement with global trade union…
“Please save us” – plea from abandoned seafarers on sanctioned ship in UAE
Global Peace crew now out of fuel, left in dark, burning wood to cookDesperate seafarers abandoned on a sanctioned ship in the Persian Gulf are now out of fuel and are burning wood to cook what food…