Resources: Reports & Publications
12 point plan to free seafarers from lockdown
The ITF together with industry develop a 12 point solution in cooperation with UN agencies to enable seafarers to return home.
ITF/ICS joint letters on key worker status
ITF/ICS joint letters of authorisation to shipping companies and authorities.
Joint statement on medical certificates, ship sanitation and medical care
Joint statement from the World Health Organisation, IMO and ILO on medical certificates for seafarers, ship sanitation certificates and medical care of seafarers in...
Crew changes: ITF/JNG statement
Crew changes and contractual rights and obligations – joint statement from ITF and the Joint Negotiating Group of Employers (JNG)
ITF/ICS statement to G20 Leaders
Joint statement from the ITF and International Chamber of Shipping to the G20 and Ministers
IMO Guidance relating to the certification of seafarers and fishing vessel personnel
IMO Guidance issued on 2 April 2020 relating to the certification of seafarers and fishing vessel personnel as a result of COVID-19
IMO recommendations on the facilitation of maritime trade
Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic, published...
IMO Circular: Precautions for passenger ships
Information and guidance, based on recommendations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), on the precautions to be taken to minimize risks...