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Young seafarers, part of the ITF Seafarers’ Section’s Young Seafarers Network on a recent visit to the IMO headquarters in London. Young seafarers want action on climate change and a worker-led Just Transition that leaves no one behind. (Credit: ITF)
Workers win Just Transition commitment in landmark IMO climate deal
Seafarers’ unions have won landmark commitments to a Just Transition for the world’s maritime workforce as part of the International Maritime Organization’s decision to adopt its Revised Greenhouse…
President Marcos Jr. and shipping industry put seafarer top of agenda at Manila summit
President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines called for cross sectoral support to increase employment retention at an exclusive summit focused entirely on seafarers. Ministers, shipowners, employers,…
Seafarers flock to historic ITF expo ahead of Day of the Seafarer
ITF is a name recognised by seafarers the world over. Now, 5,000 people, seafarers and their families, will have the opportunity to speak with ITF inspectors, as well as legal, labour and health…
ITF Seafarers' Expo: 23-25 June 2023 – registrations now open
Registrations have opened today for the ITF Seafarers’ Expo, to be held in the heart of the Philippines – Manila – later this month. This is only the second time the major maritime event is being…
Seafarers take centre stage at upcoming summit in Manila
Employers (IMEC), shipowners (ICS) and unions (ITF) unite to bring a seafarer summit in Manila on 26 June 2023 following the Day of the Seafarer.  The summit aims to highlight the elements…