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Seafarers and crewing companies often request the MTWTU to comment towards the seafarers’ qualification documents that contain a QR-code though do not meet the requirements for special security elements defined by Ukrainian legislation.

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine helps seafarers in trouble, whether it is wage arrears, illegal termination of an employment contract by a shipowner, or shipowner's failure to comply with requirements on ensuring decent living and working conditions on the ship. And today, the number of requests for help has increased due to global restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 29, 2021, a meeting between the representatives of crewing companies, higher maritime educational institutions and officials of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine took place via video conference.

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine has developed a short practical guide on vaccination for seafarers and shipping companies.

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine draws your attention to the fact that on March 22, 2021, amendments were made to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from December 09, 2020, No. 1236 regarding the crossing of the state border by citizens of Ukraine.

It only takes 5 minutes to complete the ITF Seafarer Survey for March 2021. All responses are completely confidential and anonymous.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has developed a circular to its affiliates with information regarding travel requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Large international companies a long time ago have figured out that organization's synergy is not less important than workers' classic professional skills. It is due to understanding that the employees do not act separately from each other.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine registered the Draft Resolution on the Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on measures to support seafarers employed onboard the vessels engaged in international maritime shipping.

The MTWTU received an application from a seafarer-MTWTU member, with a request to assist him in the contestation of the testing results of the State Qualification Commission (SQC).

Currently, the ship's manager company Caribana Lines SA refuses to settle the payroll with the Caribana Express (IMO 7816123, Panama flag) vessel's crew - citizens of Ukraine, Cuba, and others, referring to financial difficulties.

Today, the Maritime Union Center hosted the first meeting in 2021 with Dr. Binay Singh - a founder and president of the Global Maritime Community, life-coach and author of over 75 books.

5 февраля в Дипломатической академии Украины им. Геннадия Удовенко при Министерстве иностранных дел Украины cостоялся практический семинар по вопросам защиты прав и интересов моряков-граждан Украины за рубежом.

Профсоюз предупреждает молодых моряков, которые только начинают свой трудовой путь: компания Pescatlant Ltd использует курсантов как дешевую рабочую силу на судах своего рыболовецкого флота.

В субботу, 30 января, сухогруз ROWAYTON EAGLE (IMO 9575216, MHL), на борту которого находились 16 членов экипажа, было атаковано морскими пиратами в Гвинейском заливе.

Maintaining your immune system is the main path to a healthy body and wellness. But where to start? Nutritionists have the answer to this question.

30 января Профсоюз работников морского транспорта Украины отмечает День рождения!

We have already mentioned about different fraudulent schemes awaiting seafarers looking for a job, as well as how to recognize fraudsters. It should be noted that our seafarers become more attentive to job offers coming from abroad, checking the potential employer and the ship.

Modern VR-technologies have greatly progressed.

More than 300 companies have signed The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change.