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ITF Seafarers’ Trust launches new Seafarers’ Shore Leave Survey

23 May 2024

According to MLC 2006, “Seafarers shall be granted shore leave to benefit their health and well-being and consistent with the operational requirements...

Duckdalben Seafarers’ Centre in Hamburg - bringing more services to seafarers aboard ship

14 March 2024

Luca Tommasi, our Grants Manager, has been visiting Duckdalben in Hamburg today. Over the last few years, the seafarers’ centre has increased it’s...

Celebrating the new generations of Ukrainian seafarers

15 February 2024

As we approach the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s refreshing to share a good news story of the success of the latest batch of...

Trust Scholarship Students Flying High at WMU Graduation 2023

31 October 2023

We were delighted to attend the WMU Graduation this weekend to see our scholarship students receive their MSc certificates. Not only did they pass...

‘12 Degrees’ by John Robert M. Maraño wins Life at Sea 2023 photography competition

25 September 2023

This World Maritime Day, we’re delighted to announce the winners of the Life at Sea 2023 photography competition. Since 2020 the ITF Seafarers’ Trust...

Grant Funds Help Mersin Port Volunteers Help Earthquake Homeless

09 August 2023

Of the many thousands of people left homeless by the February 2023 earthquake, 183 people are being supported by Turkish union Liman-İş with grant...

Izmail Seafarers’ Centre hit in drone attack

02 August 2023

Izmail Seafarers Centre was hit by a Russian drone attack in the early hours of 2 August. The centre, previously funded by the ITF Seafarers Trust...

Ukraine: Solidarity Strengthened by Conflict

25 January 2023

Ukrainian unions representing millions of transport workers welcomed leaders from European and global union federations to a solidarity meeting last...