CONTACT THE ITF

SEAFARERS NEEDING ASSISTANCE

There are different ways to contact the ITF. If you are on board a vessel with an ISU-Lanibra agreement and have an urgent problem, you can either contact the nearest ITF Inspector or email the ITF Seafarer Support team at seafsupport@itf.org.uk

ITF inspectors are union officials – many are former seafarers or dock workers – whose job is to inspect ships calling in their ports, to ensure the seafarers have decent pay, working conditions and living conditions. All ITF Inspectors speak English as well as their own native language and – in some cases – other languages.

Our network of 140+ ITF Inspectors and Contacts – based in 120+ ports in 57 countries worldwide – can assist you to recover any unpaid wages, help you to access urgent medical assistance, or help if you’ve been abandoned. We are here to help.

To find your nearest inspector click here or alternatively download the free ITF Seafarers app available from the Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Whether you contact us by email, phone or social media, providing the following information will help us to deal with your issue more effectively:

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

If you will not be contactable for some time (e.g. leaving port), please leave details as above and we will try to follow up the problem in the best way possible during that period.

You can be part of ensuring that seafarers are genuinely protected by trade unions that care about you and represent your interests.