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ITF Seeks Repatriation Of 16 Stranded Seafarers’ In Yemen Over Israeli Airstrike
The International Transport Workers Federation ITF has called for the repatriation of sixteen seafarers' abandoned by the ship owners in Yemen.
ITF in a statement, said its urgently seeking repatriation of seafarers abandoned in the…
62 Seafarers’ Injured , As Two Vessels With Crude Collide In South China Sea
A total of 62 seafarers from a Hafnia product tanker and VLCC ablaze in the South China Sea have been either rescued or accounted for.
The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it was alerted to a fire onboard both the…
Despite Losing 44 Containers At Sea, CMA CGM Vessel Resume Voyage To Europe
The 18,000 TEU CMA CGM MV Benjamin Franklin that lost 44 containers in severe weather off South Africa on 9 July has now continued on its voyage to Europe
The South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) confirmed on Thursday the…
MT PRESTIGE FALCON: 16 Seafarers’ Aboard Capsized Oil Tanker Off Oman Still Missing – Authorities
The 16 seafarers of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported.
The crew of "Prestige Falcon" comprised 13 Indian…
Bangladesh Companies To Hire Women For Ship Recycling
Ship recycling companies in Bangladesh have confirmed their intentions to hire more women, after acknowledging the “wasted talent” in an industry that has traditionally barred females from employment.
A careers fair hosted by the City of…
IMO Finalizes Regulations To Improve Pilot Transfer Safety
The International Maritime Organization IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has finalized draft regulations to improve the safety of maritime pilot transfer arrangements.
At meeting recently…
Denmark Top Paris MoU White List Rankings
The latest White, Grey and Black List from Paris MoU on port state control show winners and losers across flag states and Recognised Organisations (ROs) from 2023 data.
The Paris MoU on port state control is a regional port state control…
World Shipping Council Welcomes New Regulations On Lost Of Containers At Sea
The World Shipping Council welcomes new regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on reporting containers lost at sea.
Under recently adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea…
ITF Inspectors Recover $57.16m In Unpaid Seafarers Wages, Inspects 9,530 Ship In 2023
By Roland Ekama
The International Transport Workers Federation ITF’s global network of inspectors recovered a shocking US$57,161,779 in unpaid wages for seafarers in 2023, as the ITF also recorded the highest level it has ever seen of…
ITF To Launch Worldwide Campaign Against Unlicenced Manning Agents Scamming Seafarers’
International Transport Workers Union (ITF) leaders are planning on launching a campaign to root out rogue manning agents who are scamming seafarers. The scams cost the seafarers money and sometimes their health and liberty.
Unlicenced…