An extention of validity of Ukrainian seafarers' documents

On May 28, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine adressed the letter to International Maritime Organisation clarifying the measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine regarding the validity of the qualification documents of the seafarers who a currently onboard.

ITF and MTWTU call fo facilitate crew changes

On May 5, 2020, the ITF Secretary General Stephen Cotton and the MTWTU Chairman Michael Kirieiev sent a joint letter to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denis Shmygal with an appeal to assist in ensuring crew changes.

MTWTU appealed to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

The Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine has about 12,000 cadets and students amongst its members. These future seafarers study in the maritime educational institutions of Ukraine of different accreditation levels.


ITF survey on health protection measures on-board ships in response to COVID-19

ITF invites encourages seafarers to share which measures are taken and which personal protective equipment (PPE) is available onbpard their vessels in responce to COVID-19 pandemic.


Updated list of the authorised maritime training centers in Ukraine

The updated list of the authorised maritime training centers in Ukraine, as well as other useful documents, can be found on the MTWTU website vis Shore - Knowledge base.


Моряки смогут возвращаться из рейсов через Киев и Львов

21 мая Кабинет министров Украины обнародовал Постановление 392 (от 20.05.2020)

Дайджест-COVID-19 18-23 мая 2020 года

Информация за 18-23 мая 2020 года


Sign the petition #seafarersmatter

The problem of carrying out crew changes for seafarers over the globe is still remaining unresolved, so the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) calls to sign the petition #seafarersmatter

IFSMA опубликовала открытое письмо к правительствам

Международная федерация ассоциаций морских капитанов (IFSMA) получает все больше сообщений от членских объединений по всему миру, капитаны судов которых заботятся о благополучии и безопасности своих экипажей и самих себя.

Бразилия ратифицировала MLC, 2006

К числу подписантов Сводной конвенции МОТ 2006 года о труде в морском судоходстве подключилась Бразилия.

ICS Guidance for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers

In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers has been produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to support all types of ships which operate in international waters.

Crew change: ITF and JNG Joint Statement

Recommended Framework of Protocols for ensuring safe ship Crew Changes and travel during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic

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