The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is negotiating with shipowners for a 12% pay increase for Filipino crews, highlighting their vital role in filling tanker and container ship vacancies.
On March 27, 2026, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) launched a campaign for a 12% wage increase and improved employment terms for Filipino seafarers, citing 50,000 global vacancies. Filipinos supply 25% of the world's seafarers, mainly for tankers and containerships, where demand rose 18% yearly due to fleet expansion. ITF demands overtime bonuses and minimum 9-month contract guarantees.
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