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ITF and Philippines strike vital agreement to protect seafarers’ mental health
Mental health and stress training upgraded for world’s biggest supplier of seafarers – as ITF expands global wellbeing programme.Filipino seafarers will now benefit from enhanced mental health and…
The abandoned tugboat, the Navimar 3, off the coast of Bangladesh
2024 worst year on record for seafarer abandonment, says ITF
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers…
Galaxy Leader crew released after 14 months in captivity
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes news of the release of the Galaxy Leader crew, after being held captive for more than a year.While celebrating the crew’s release, the…
ITF calls on Houthis to halt all attacks in Red Sea, release kidnapped seafarers, warns shipping industry against risking lives
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) calls on Yemen’s Houthis to halt attacks all on commercial ships in the Red Sea, to de-escalate threats to shipping and release seafarers who…
India and ITF join forces to protect seafarers’ mental health
Stress management to be added to India’s maritime curriculum under new agreement with ITF. Indian seafarers will now benefit from mental health training thanks to a new agreement signed by India…