The Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has launched a data collection initiative to support the development of the Global Baseline for Living and Working at Sea (2026–2030), aimed at building a shared global evidence base on conditions for people working at sea. The Global Baseline is a key deliverable of the All Aboard 2030 Strategy, which […]
A major new report published on 27 May by the World Maritime University, commissioned by the European Transport Workers’ Federation and the International Transport Workers’ Federation, has revealed alarming disparities between the rights and protections afforded to sea workers and those enjoyed by land-based workers across Europe. The report, titled “Charting the Distinct Rights of
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Source: Gard In response to the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Gard, in collaboration with Helse Bergen, is sharing timely guidance to support the health and wellbeing of seafarers currently operating in the region. The guidance letter below – which has also been distributed directly to clients and vessels in the affected area
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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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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
Why Seafarer Wellbeing Must Become a Core Priority on the Path to Net Zero As the maritime sector undergoes profound transformation, the wellbeing of seafarers is increasingly recognised as a crucial strategic concern—one that will shape the industry’s future resilience. This SHS report, informed by extensive engagement with UK seafarers, shares insights into their real-world
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