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Joint ITF–JNG statement: designation of high risk area in the Strait of Hormuz

Source: ITF The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area following the sharp escalation of military tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and the widening […]

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ITF calls for ceasefire and protection of transport workers amid military escalation threatening regional peace

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for an immediate ceasefire, full de-escalation by all parties and the urgent initiation of diplomacy grounded in international law. The ITF strongly condemns the illegal bombing carried out by Israel and the United States, and the subsequent retaliatory attacks launched

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IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026

Source: International Maritime Organization (IMO) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to adjourn the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which was convened this week (14 to 17 October 2025) to consider the adoption of draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, including the IMO Net-Zero Framework.   The extraordinary session will be

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Gard Crew Claims Report 2025 – What the Numbers Say About Life at Sea

Seafarers are the backbone of global trade, but life at sea comes with unique risks and challenges. The Gard Crew Claims Report 2025 takes a close look at illnesses, injuries, and fatalities reported in 2024, offering insights into what these cases reveal about the wellbeing and safety of crew members worldwide. The findings show that:

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IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed and operated, with a renewed focus on seafarer issues such as work and rest hours, fatigue, and violence and harassment, including sexual harassment,

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