seafarers

Today global seafarers’ unions expressed concern about the suspected “sabotage” of four commercial ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and the rising tensions in the Gulf.

Maritime workers around the globe have rallied in an international show of solidarity for Australian seafarers. The global day of action coordinated by the ITF Cabotage Task Force brought together maritime unions from every continent.

There’s a reason why lashing is dockers work: it’s hazardous and requires specific and comprehensive training.

Unions from across Latin America have come together and committed to provide assistance and solidarity to seafarers in distress in Central and South American ports.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has launched a targeted operation against German shipping company Johann M. K. Blumenthal over the company’s continued refusal to recognise seafarers’ welfare and rights.

Four seafarers have been kidnapped from a Liberian-flagged container vessel whilst at anchor in the Port of Douala off the coast of Cameroon.

The Liberian-registered bulk carrier "Anna-Elisabeth" has been detained by Australian authorities after international crew on board a bulk carrier complained of insufficient food, bullying aboard the vessel and denial of shore leave.

Earlier this week, SIU of Canada president James Given concluded a successful trip to Australia, where he brought a message of solidarity and support for Australian seafarers. During the visit, president Given participated in demonstrations against government inaction to protect domestic maritime jobs.

Overworked and undermanned tug captains are falling asleep on the job in the Panama Canal and putting shipping at risk, new study warns.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomed the roadmap agreed at a tripartite meeting in Geneva last week to address the gap in recruitment and retention of seafarers and the barriers to promote work opportunities for young and women seafarers.