ITF hits out at US threat to cancel visas for crews working on Iranian-linked ships

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has hit out at American threats to revoke visas for any seafarers who have worked onboard Iranian-linked ships.

Crews of Some Ships Can Refuse to Sail Through Hormuz: Union

The crews of some ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have the right to refuse working on the vessels as they pass through the waterway — the world’s most important energy chokepoint — due to the recent danger associated with operating in the region.

Day of the Seafarer highlights migrant rescue work by ships crews

At special vote of thanks was sent to seafarers around the world to mark today’s Day of the Seafarer, a ...