How do I complain about ITF?

Please contact us at [email protected]

How do I ask for help from ITF?

There are different ways to contact the ITF.
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Help form

1. You (name, rank, nationality)
2. Your ship (name, flag, IMO number, ship type)
3. Your location (current port, sail date, next port, ETA)
4. Your problem (brief description)
5. Your contact details (phone number, email address)

Where is ITF headquarters based at?

The ITF is a global union federation with affiliated unions and regional offices across the world, but our headquarters are in London, the capital city of the United Kingdom.

How do I contact seafarers?

Seafarers and their families can contact SeafarerHelp by message or voice call on Viber using the following number: +44 (0)7741 594549. The app can be downloaded here (on Android devices) or here (on iOS devices).

What is ITF vessel?

The ITF represents transport workers' interests in international bodies which take decisions affecting jobs, employment conditions, or safety. Such bodies include the International Labour Organisation, the International Maritime Organisation, and the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

How much is the salary of seafarer?

Average earnings of all types of seafarers averaged $43,480 per year, as of 2019, according to the BLS. A seafarers salary per month works out to an average of $3,623 per month. Those at the highest end of the pay scale average about $75,520 per year, according to the bureau.

Who are seafarers?

Seafarers are, inter alia, persons who have been employed by a shipowner to do ship service on board a ship at sea, i.e. work performed by persons taking part in the ship's operation and maintenance as well as the provisioning of those on board.

How seafarers help can assist me?

Visit If you are a seafarer and need someone to talk to, you can contact SeafarerHelp at any time. Visit for all the contact details you need. The helpline is free and confidential, and our team speaks a number of different languages.

What are the seafarers rights?

Every seafarer has a right to decent working and living conditions on board ship. 4. Every seafarer has a right to health protection, medical care, welfare measures and other forms of social protection.

Are grand slams ITF?

The Grand Slam Player Development Programme, administered by the ITF on behalf of the Grand Slam board, has contributed over $56million to tennis development since its inception in 1986.

Which is better ITF vs WTF Taekwondo?

Ever wondered the difference between WTF vs. ITF Taekwondo? Both WTF and ITF refer to the two main governing bodies for Taekwondo. Both of these styles of Taekwondo have their origins in Korean martial arts and are very similar but the focus of WTF is for sport and the focus for ITF is for self defence.

What is collective bargaining agreement for seafarers?

A collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may form all or part of a Seafarers' employment agreement (SEA). A seafarer who is not an employee of the shipowner will require contractual or similar arrangements providing them with decent working and living conditions as required by the MLC 2006.

What is an ITF number?

The ITF World Tennis Number rating is an ongoing representation of a player's performance relative to their opponents, and reflects match play that includes both wins and losses.

What is flag of convenience in shipping?

Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship's owners register their ships in a nation that they do not necessarily belong to. This practice especially helps them evade rules and regulations of their home nation, sometimes for not so good reasons.

What are the possible things that we can do on board the ship to maintain physical and mental health?

Socialize: Take time for regular tours round the ship and have informal chats. Spend time with others and participate in social life onboard. Don't keep problems to yourself: Share your problems with a person close to you, onboard or ashore. If you feel lonely, reach out to others, do something together.

What is CBA in shipping?

CBA/AOA/SEA shall specify the liability of ship owner to provide legal support and to bear legal expenses and means to cover this liability in the event if a seafarer is stranded, detained, arrested or in the captivity at a port during the course of employment onboard ship.

Where do most seafarers come from?

China, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and Ukraine are estimated to be the five largest supply countries for all seafarers (officers and ratings). The Philippines is the biggest supplier of ratings, followed by China, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Are seafarers considered OFW?

Note: An Overseas Filipino Worker or OFW is a person from the Philippines who is living and working in another country, typically on a temporary basis. This includes land-based OFWs and seafarers/sea-based OFWs. Families traveling together with at least one OFW will be considered all OFWs.

What qualities should have to be good seafarers?

9 key personality traits for every seafarer

• Decision Making. Decision making, along with critical thinking are must-haves traits for every seafarer. ...
• Teamwork. Working on board is not an individual work. ...
• Conscientiousness. ...
• Adaptability. ...
• Conflict Resolution. ...
• Leadership. ...
• Communication. ...
• Stress resilience.

How much is the salary of a wiper?

An entry level seaman wiper (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of ₱171,786. On the other end, a senior level seaman wiper (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of ₱270,902.

What is the age limit for seaman?

A person must be 16 years old or above to work as a seafarer.

Do Indian seafarers have to pay tax?

Tax on the income of a seafarer is applied based on his/ her residential status. The salary of a resident seafarer or merchant navy personnel will be taxed as per the Indian Income Tax Law. There are no income tax exemptions for merchant mariners/ seafarers.