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ITF Seafarers’ Trust celebrates 20 year MLC Anniversary with ILO Funding to Promote Seafarers’ Rights in the Arab World

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20 February 2026

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) is announcing new project funding of EUR 500,000 to the International Labour Organisation on this, the 20-year...

PRESS RELEASE: Organisations Unite to Protect Indian Seafarers from Recruitment Fraud at ITF Milaap 2026 Expo

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13 February 2026

Mumbai, India – Leading maritime and human rights organisations have issued a strong warning to Indian seafarers about the growing threat of...

Celebrating Indian Seafarers’ Photography at ITF EXPO Mumbai

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06 February 2026

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust proudly showcased a curated selection of photographs by Indian seafarers from its Life at Sea archive during ITF Seafarers...

Free Internet for Seafarers in Queensland Ports

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19 January 2026

The Tas Bull Seafarers Foundation (TBSF) has expanded its Seafarer Connect program to provide free WiFi connectivity to seafarers visiting ports in...

First an earthquake, then a super typhoon: APSU supports Cebu seafarers and families.

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21 November 2025

With a super typhoon swiftly following a serious earthquake, seafarers’ families have received emergency relief from the All-Philippines Seafarers’...

Shore leave & the future of port-based welfare

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05 November 2025

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 05 November 2025 What future for shore leave? New report on seafarers’ access to shore leave to be unveiled at...

PRESS RELEASE: Capturing the Heart of the Sea: Life at Sea 2025 Winners Announced

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25 September 2025

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust is proud to announce the winners of the Life at Sea 2025 Photography Competition, revealed today on World Maritime Day. The...

PRESS RELEASE: Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers Opens New Office in Bangkok

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14 August 2025

On 09 August 2025 the Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers (IFOMS) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. The...