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ITF and INTERTANKO positive on young seafarers' workshop
16 April 2009
JOINT PRESS RELEASE
The ITF and INTERTANKO have welcomed the very positive results of the young seafarers' workshop held in London on 5-8 April, and have issued a joint statement marking the occasion (attached).
The twenty participants from seven different countries who attended this unique event expressed concern about the criminalisation of seafarers, the importance of shore leave access, onboard training, safety and security, job security and employment-related issues, including accommodation standards and onboard living conditions.
During the meeting, young seafarers also hailed the efforts of the IMO and other industry stakeholders in deterring acts of piracy on the high seas and urged all concerned to keep up pressure to eliminate piracy.
ENDS
For more information contact ITF press officer, Sam Dawson.
Direct line: + 44 (0)20 7940 9260.
Email: dawson_sam@itf.org.uk
International Transport Workers' Federation - ITF:
HEAD OFFICE
ITF House, 49 - 60 Borough Road, London SE1 1DS
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7403 2733
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7375 7871
Email: mail@itf.org.uk
Web: www.itfglobal.org
Related documents:
YSFG joint press release ITF INTERTANKO - 15 Apr 09 (166kb PDF)
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