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2 November 2026

New seafarers’ federation launched in India

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New seafarers’ federation launched in India

A new federation bringing together Indian seafarer unions, welfare organisations and maritime charities has been established in Chennai with plans to coordinate action on crew abandonment, unpaid wages and seafarer safety. The International Transport Employees Federation (ITEF) was formed on October 31 following a meeting of representatives from across India, participating both in person and …

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