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The Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU) and the German trade union ver.di have launched a new charity Project to support the families of Ukrainian seafarers and dockers in Germany.

За коментарем до Голови ПРМТУ Олега Григорюка звернувся журналіст міжнародної ділової газети Financial Times.

Морська адміністрація Сполученого королівства (Maritime & Coastguard Agency)

IBF Recommendations on the management of the repatriation of seafarers affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Following last week’s call from transport unions for an immediate ceasefire to the conflict in Ukraine, the global labour movement and international community has stood steadfast in their condemnation of the war and call for peace.

taking specific actions to help our military, who protect our homeland from the Russian plague.

Avoid calling the ports of Russian Federation in order to secure safety of Ukrainian crews on board your ships. Support the world in its opposition to the Russian aggression.

In the context of the unveiling military conflict in Ukraine, please be advised that following an agreement reached with the Joint Negotiating Group of employers (JNG) and further consultations with ITF Officers, the IBF List of Warlike and High Risk Areas has been amended to include 3 new designations:

Addressed ICS and IMEC with a request to help insure Ukrainian seafarers on ships worldwide are granted additional access to the Internet and phone calls.

Appealed to the ITF and ITF Cruise Ship Task Force to ensure cruise lines avoid calling the Russian ports.

MTWTU asks the ETF and its affiliates to support our soonest membership in the EU.

MTWTU Donates UAH 1 Million to Protect Ukraine

My Dear Brothers and Sisters All Over the Globe!

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) call for an immediate ceasefire in hostilities, for the conflict to return to the diplomatic level, and respect for international human rights and humanitarian law, following the military escalation in Ukraine.

All our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine. The hearts and minds of transport workers around the world weigh heavily as we witness war breaking out.

Профсоюзы моряков крайне обеспокоены тем, что четверо граждан Украины удерживаются турецкими властями без предъявления обвинений уже больше семи месяцев.

ITF opens Panama office to foster union growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

Трудовые ресурсы в морской индустрии меняются. Ожидается, что в 2040 году морской сектор будет выглядеть совершенно по-другому, поэтому ПРМТУ просит украинских моряков рассказать, насколько они готовы использовать новые инструменты, технологии и инновации в своей работе.

ПРМТУ стало известно, что судно OCEAN FORCE (IMO 9860829, флаг Панамы) с 20 украинскими моряками на борту находится в Балтиморе в плачевном состоянии: система отопления сломана, температура в жилых помещениях 4 градуса тепла, есть проблемы с протечками.

Сегодня Профсоюзу работников морского транспорта Украины исполняется 30 лет!