IMPROVING WORKING LIVES & FUTURES

Widespread and systemic change is needed to speed up the maritime industry’s transition to a zero-carbon future. Seafarers are already seeing the dangers of climate change. We are on the front line of

In this edition of the Seafarers’ Bulletin, we report on the impact of Coronavirus and the crew change crisis and how this has affected the global maritime industry.

More in depth Q and A (9-page) explainer on why the world need a TRIPS waiver now, and why a TRIPS waiver is important for transport unions.

Short Q and A (2-page) explainer on the TRIPS waiver and why it matters to transport workers. Help us tell big pharma and governments to stop hoarding vaccines, treatments and diagnostics.

This toolkit has been created to support economic employers and cargo owners to fulfil their obligations to seafarers on human rights due diligence. It is a joint initiative of the UN Office of the

A practical guide for seafarers and shipping companies on Covid-19 vaccination.

The Neptune Declaration, signed by more than 850 organizations, outlines the main actions that need to be taken to resolve the crew change crisis.

Beyond the Limit exposes how corner-cutting associated with the Covid-19 pandemic has placed too much risk in the international shipping system.

ITF statement for possible use by seafarers affiliates regarding the repatriation and crew change crisis