IFOMS has translated A Seafarers’ Bulletin published by International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). All Myanmar Seafarers can get free Myanmar version of ITF Seafarers’ Bulletin at IFOMS office. For soft copy to download below link.
Burmese Cowboy: The Shwe Tun Aung Story | Texas Labor News Texas AFL-CIO Spotlight • AAPI Heritage Month • May 2026 Burmese Cowboy: How Shwe Aung Defies Borders to Guard the Texas Gulf Coast Faced with global blacklists, imprisonment, and exile, the Burmese organizer found political asylum in America—only to take his fight straight back…
Supporting Seafarers: Our Recent Outreach in Three Thai Ports Supporting Seafarers: Our Recent Outreach in Three Thai Ports A recap of our recent ship visits and outreach in Thailand. 🚢 1. Encouragement at Bangkok Port The FOMS Headquarters and our brothers from The Mission To Seafarers warmly visited and encouraged Myanmar seafarer brothers on cargo…
News Post Welcoming ITF Leadership Published: October 2, 2025 Scott McDine (ITF) in constructive dialogue with IFOMS representatives. This September, IFOMS had the privilege of hosting Scott McDine, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Asia Pacific Regional Secretary. His visit created a valuable opportunity for constructive dialogue, during which he shared essential advice and guidance…
IBF Designated Risk Areas Official Designation List IBF List of Designated Risk Areas Agreed by the Warlike Operations Area Committee on 2nd March 2026. Comprehensive directory of seafarer benefits and security requirements. Valid Extension Until 23 March 2026 Warlike Operations Area Highest risk level. Full refusal rights apply. High Risk Area Significant risk. Daily bonuses…
News Post: Exchange with SMOU & SOS Exchange with SMOU & SOS Published: October 2, 2025 Strengthening the spirit of solidarity together. Open discussions with our union brothers from SMOU. A meaningful dialogue with the SOS delegation. Our partner union brothers and sisters from the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) and the Singapore Organisation of…
Seafarers Visit at Laem Chabang ITF, IFOMS, and Mission to Seafarers Partners Jointly Visit Cargo Ships at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, to Warmly Meet and Encourage Brother Seafarers Yesterday, June 25, 2026, representatives from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), including Mr. Mohamed Arrachedi and Mrs. Sandra Bernal, along with brothers from IFOMS and the…
