ITF–JNG Declares Strait Of Hormuz High Risk Area
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait…
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West African Unions Push For Regional Fishers’ Body To Combat IUU Fishing…
In West Africa, over 200 million people depend on fish as their main protein source, but the UN FAO's 2024 report warns that 35% of global fish stocks are over exploited—up from just 10% in…
Indian Seafarers Hit Hardest In 2025’s Record Of Seafarers Abandonment Crisis
By Roland Ekama
Indian seafarers faced unprecedented abandonment in 2025, topping the list with 1,125 cases against any other nationality—out of 6,223 seafarers left stranded…
MWUN’s Comrade Maduabuchukwu Shines Brightly At ITF Regional Conference In…
The recent International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Youth Regional Conference, held for several African member countries in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, featured Comrade Olumba…
WMU Launches Project To Address Abandonment Of Seafarers
The World Maritime University (WMU) has announced the launch of a pioneering research project to address the ongoing challenge of seafarer abandonment.
The initiative is made possible…
BIRTHDAY WISHES: Legend To Legend , Comrade Adeyanju Heartfelt Message To Shittu At…
Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Vice President Global, International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju felicitates the former …
AFTER FIVE MONTHS: ITF Rescues Ten Seafarers Over Ship Abandonment
ITF Rescues Ten Seafarers Over Ship Abandonment
Ten Syrian seafarers flew home from Cyprus, after five months stranded on an abandoned ship yesterday with all their…
Fishing Unions Condemn Argentina Government’s Attacks On Workers
Leading fishing unions across Latin America, united under the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have issued a strong condemnation against the policies of…
ITF Kicks Against Seafarers Involvement In Cargo Handling, Says “It’s…
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has emphasized that cargo handling and lashing are hazardous tasks that must be performed exclusively by trained dock workers…
DRUG TRAFFICKING: ITF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Number Of Seafarers’…
Crew criminalisation in Turkey is becoming an increasing concern for vessel operators and maritime authorities as another three seafarers face drug charges in the country.
Three…