The International Transport Workers’ Federation, alongside maritime unions from India, is bringing a major international seafarers’ event to India with the 2026 ITF Seafarers’ Expo, taking place this…

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels - Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000 abandoned seafarers in…

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has condemned the latest attack on vessels operating in the Black Sea, warning that seafarers must never be treated as targets in…

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has welcomed the Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s decision to uphold domestic cabotage protections and reject an attempt by a foreign-flagged…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ole Philipsen, Chair of the ITF Offshore Task Force and a long-standing member of the ITF’s Fair Practices Committee. Ole passed away after a…