Regulation

Now contracts are expiring for seafarers across the globe

International Transport Workers' Federation, ITF, will not extend several contracts for stranded seafarers. The most recent contract expires today, Monday. "This could mean disruption for some shipping lines and some countries," ITF's maritime coordinator tells ShippingWatch.
Seafarers arrive at Changi airport in Singapore to fly back to India after spending many months at sea. | Photo: Edgar Su/REUTERS / X90125
Seafarers arrive at Changi airport in Singapore to fly back to India after spending many months at sea. | Photo: Edgar Su/REUTERS / X90125
by KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN

Tuesday will mark a cut-off date for the International Transport Workers' Federation, ITF, which represents transport workers across the globe.

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