ITF Fishers' Support

24/08/2026

Have you read the ITF Seafarers' Bulletin 2026? 🛳️

We know the pressures of life at sea can have an enormous impact on your wellbeing. There is a growing mental health crisis in the maritime industry – read about how our work is focused on improving the lives of seafarers across the world.

We also set our your new rights if you are accused of a crime and show you how you can protect yourself from being abandoned.

Download your copy in the comments below 👇

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

🇬🇭 Women in fishing communities in Ghana are facing exploitation and abuse – and unions are demanding the new Ghanaian Government act.

At a workshop for fisheries unions in Tema, Marian Atguba, Maritime and Dockworkers Union Deputy General Secretary and ITF Women’s Chairperson, called for Ghana to protect workers against violence and harassment by ratifying ILO Convention 190. The Convention is a vital step in the fight for decent work and workers’ wellbeing.

✊ We stand with MDU, fishers and all workers in Ghana – ratify C190 now!



https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ratify-ilo-convention-190-to-protect-workers-mdu/

07/08/2026

The Bridges Center research team is proud to present “Rights on the Line: Policy and Regulatory Gaps Affecting Migrant Fishers in Washington State Ports.” This project examines the working experiences of migrant fishers who have docked or offloaded catch in Washington state ports. It is a mixed ...

06/08/2026

🇨🇮 ITF unions in Côte d'Ivoire are organising to protect fishers!

An ITF workshop brought unions together to fight back against the Flags of Non Compliance system that leaves workers on fishing vessels exposed to working abuses.

The struggle for decent work, fair recruitment and safe workplaces needs strong unions. Solidarity!

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14/06/2026

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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

https://www.farodevigo.es/mar/2026/06/08/punto-final-abandono-marineros-palangrero-novo-ruivo-131160773.amp.html

Los tripulantes afectados, de Angola e Indonesia, recuperaron sus pasaportes y han viajado a sus países

09/06/2026

"He told us we were slaves."

A BBC investigation has uncovered shocking allegations of abuse aboard a Scottish fishing vessel, where migrant fishers say they were denied adequate food, rest and basic welfare while working at sea.

After a nine-year fight for justice, the case is a stark reminder that exploitation remains a reality for too many fishers.

ITF Fisheries Section Coordinator Chris Williams warns, there is a "structural, systemic problem" in the recruitment of migrant workers in the fishing industry.

Fishers deserve dignity, fair pay, safe working conditions and the same employment rights and protections as any other worker.

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The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

21/05/2026