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Peter McEwen
It is with deep sadness that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) marks the passing of Peter McEwen (MBE MNM) a tireless advocate for seafarers around the world. Throughout his…
ASOS and ITF team up to protect workers’ rights with new transport supply chain agreement
Landmark deal extends ASOS’ commitment to workers’ rights into global transport and logistics.ASOS, the global fashion destination, has signed a legally-binding agreement with global trade union…
“Please save us” – plea from abandoned seafarers on sanctioned ship in UAE
Global Peace crew now out of fuel, left in dark, burning wood to cookDesperate seafarers abandoned on a sanctioned ship in the Persian Gulf are now out of fuel and are burning wood to cook what food…
UAE must act now to end shocking abandonment of seafarers on sanctioned ship
Seafarers from India, Bangladesh and Ukraine trapped aboard oil tanker in Persian Gulf holding fake agreements and no insurance. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is calling…
ITF leads inaugural mental health and wellbeing training in the Philippines
Maritime teachers from across Philippines join new training programme agreed in February 2025 Mental health and wellbeing training for seafarers and cadets will be rolled out across the…