IFOMS Body Content<\/title>\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.2\/css\/all.min.css\">\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;\n color: #1a202c;\n background-color: #f7fafc;\n }\n .hero-bg {\n background-color: #4577b8; \/* A dark navy blue *\/\n }\n .section-title {\n border-left: 4px solid #FBBF24; \/* amber-400 *\/\n padding-left: 1rem;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-gray-100 text-gray-800\">\n\n <main>\n \n <section class=\"hero-bg text-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6 py-20 sm:py-24 md:py-32 text-center md:text-left\">\n <h1 class=\"text-4xl sm:text-5xl md:text-6xl font-bold leading-tight mb-4 max-w-4xl mx-auto md:mx-0\">Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers (IFOMS)<\/h1>\n <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg text-gray-200 max-w-3xl mx-auto md:mx-0\">The sole ITF-affiliated union for Myanmar's seafarers, representing them since 2014.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"news\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Latest News & Updates<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Stay informed about our recent activities and industry news.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"relative max-w-4xl mx-auto\" id=\"slideshow-container\">\n <div class=\"overflow-hidden rounded-lg shadow-xl\">\n <div class=\"flex transition-transform duration-500 ease-in-out\" id=\"slides-wrapper\">\n \n <div class=\"w-full flex-shrink-0\">\n <div class=\"bg-white\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/730084072_999989865773401_3188702126647884679_n.jpeg\" alt=\"IBF LIST\n of designated risk areas, with applicable benefits\">\n <div class=\"p-6 md:p-8\">\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2\">June 23-24, 2026<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-3\">Workshop on Seafarers' Welfare, MLC Compliance, and Maritime Law Enforcement<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4 leading-relaxed\">Led by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), a \"Workshop on Seafarers' Welfare, MLC Compliance, and Maritime Law Enforcement\" was successfully held in Pattaya, Thailand, from June 23 to 24. <\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/workshop-on-seafarers-welfare\/\" class=\"font-semibold text-amber-600 hover:text-amber-700 transition-colors\">Read More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"w-full flex-shrink-0\">\n <div class=\"bg-white\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/699467701_1422991349864845_3643408189031783313_n.jpg\" alt=\"ifoms-attended-the-dinner-held-on-december-11th-at-koh-lanta-restaurant-suvarnabhumi\" class=\"w-full h-64 md:h-80 object-cover\" class=\"w-full h-64 md:h-80 object-cover\">\n <div class=\"p-6 md:p-8\">\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2\">May 21, 2026<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-3\">Burmese Cowboy: How Shwe Aung Defies Borders to Guard the Texas Gulf Coast<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4 leading-relaxed\">Faced with global blacklists, imprisonment, and exile, the Burmese organizer found political asylum in America\u2014only to take his fight straight back to the ocean terminals of Texas.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/my\/burmese-cowboy\/\" class=\"font-semibold text-amber-600 hover:text-amber-700 transition-colors\">Read More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"w-full flex-shrink-0\">\n <div class=\"bg-white\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/684148843_1264419889139299_8887279576208824812_n.jpg\" alt=\"Interview With ITF inspector\" class=\"w-full h-64 md:h-80 object-cover\">\n <div class=\"p-6 md:p-8\">\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2\">April 30, 2026<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-3\">IFOMS Port Mission: Supporting Rights & Health<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4 leading-relaxed\">On April 30, IFOMS visited Bangkok Port to resolve contract disputes for Filipino crew and provide medical check-ups for 18 Myanmar seafarers at Wharf 21D and 23.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/ifoms-port-mission-supporting-rights-health\/\" class=\"font-semibold text-amber-600 hover:text-amber-700 transition-colors\">Read More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <button id=\"prev-btn\" class=\"absolute top-1\/2 left-0 transform -translate-y-1\/2 -translate-x-2 md:-translate-x-5 bg-white\/70 hover:bg-white rounded-full p-2 w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center transition duration-300 shadow-md z-10\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left text-blue-900\"><\/i>\n <\/button>\n <button 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class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_4iRyuCzzI8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 px-4\">\n <h3 class=\"section-title text-xl sm:text-2xl font-semibold text-blue-900 mb-4\">Forged from Necessity<\/h3>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">While Myanmar has around 100,000 registered seafarers, only about 30,000 are active. Many face low wages, insecure workplaces, and a lack of internationally recognized rights.<\/p>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">In response to exploitation, a group of determined seafarers came together to defend their peers. The Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers (IFOMS) was founded on <span class=\"text-amber-500 font-bold\">June 3rd, 2014<\/span>, as a beacon of hope and protection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"purpose\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Core Purpose<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">The four pillars of our commitment to seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8\">\n \n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Protect Rights<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We advocate tirelessly to ensure every Myanmar seafarer is treated with dignity and fairness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-hard-hat text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Ensure Safety<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We work to guarantee secure environments that meet or exceed international safety standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-invoice-dollar text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Secure Compensation<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We stand by our seafarers to ensure they receive their rightful wages, benefits, and full compensation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-briefcase text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Promote Jobs<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We strive to create and promote access to reputable and fair employment opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"mission\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Our commitment to organizing and representing Burmese seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto\">\n <ul class=\"space-y-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-flag text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To organize and represent Burmese seafarers of all grades into a democratic and transparent maritime federation.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-globe text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To work closely with international labor federations and maritime unions globally to protect the rights of all seafarers.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-users text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To treat all members of IFOMS with dignity and respect and without prejudice and discrimination.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-chart-line text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To promote individual members\u2019 abilities and their participation in their federation.<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n <section id=\"vision\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">A future of solidarity and improved quality of life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto text-center bg-white p-10 rounded-lg shadow-lg border-l-4 border-amber-500\">\n <p class=\"text-lg md:text-xl text-blue-800 leading-relaxed italic\">\n \"IFOMS is an independent and democratic trade union federation campaigning in solidarity with international unions\/federations to protect the rights of maritime workers and improve the quality of life for all Myanmar seafarers.\"\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n \n <section id=\"resources\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-16 items-start\">\n \n <div class=\"w-full\">\n <div class=\"text-center lg:text-left mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Useful Application<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Get vital vessel info and help from ITF inspectors\u2014download the ITF Seafarers app now.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex justify-center lg:justify-start\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/itfglobal_app\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300 max-w-sm\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"ITFglobal_app Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">ITF Seafarers application<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Offers seafarers vital vessel information and a direct way to contact ITF inspectors for help.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"w-full\">\n <div class=\"text-center lg:text-left mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Bulletin Board<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Important notices and downloads for our members.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div id=\"bulletin-container\" class=\"relative h-[550px] max-w-sm mx-auto lg:mx-0 overflow-hidden rounded-lg shadow-xl\">\n <div id=\"bulletin-slides-wrapper\" class=\"h-full transition-transform duration-700 ease-in-out\">\n \n <div class=\"w-full h-full flex-shrink-0 relative\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2025.png\" alt=\"MLC Updates Bulletin\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-40 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-4 opacity-0 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bg-white text-blue-900 font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-200 transition\">Read Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2025.pdf\" download=\"Seafarers-Bulletin-2025.pdf\" class=\"bg-amber-500 text-white font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-amber-600 transition\">Download PDF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"w-full h-full flex-shrink-0 relative\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2023.png\" alt=\"Safety Alert Bulletin\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-40 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-4 opacity-0 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bg-white text-blue-900 font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-200 transition\">Read Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2023.pdf\" download=\"Seafarers-Bulletin-2023.pdf\" class=\"bg-amber-500 text-white font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-amber-600 transition\">Download PDF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"w-full h-full flex-shrink-0 relative\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2022.png\" alt=\"AGM Notice Bulletin\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-40 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-4 opacity-0 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Seafarers-Bulletin-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bg-white text-blue-900 font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-200 transition\">Read Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"Seafarers-Bulletin-2022.pdf\" download=\"IFOMS_AGM_Notice.pdf\" class=\"bg-amber-500 text-white font-bold py-2 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-amber-600 transition\">Download PDF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <button id=\"bulletin-prev-btn\" class=\"absolute top-4 left-1\/2 transform -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-12 bg-white\/70 hover:bg-white rounded-full p-2 w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center transition duration-300 shadow-md z-10\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up text-blue-900\"><\/i>\n <\/button>\n <button id=\"bulletin-next-btn\" class=\"absolute bottom-4 left-1\/2 transform -translate-x-1\/2 translate-y-12 bg-white\/70 hover:bg-white rounded-full p-2 w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center transition duration-300 shadow-md z-10\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-blue-900\"><\/i>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"links\" class=\"py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Useful Links & Resources<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">External resources and partners to support seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\n \n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flag_of_ILO.svg.png\" alt=\"ILO Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">ILO<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency that sets international labor standards, promotes rights at work, and fosters decent employment opportunities for all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itfglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_8584-e1757233551687.jpg\" alt=\"International Transport Workers' Federation Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">ITF Global<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The International Transport Workers' Federation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seafarerstrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trust_logo-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"seafarerstrust Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">SEAFARERSTRUST<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">A charity that works to promote the wellbeing of seafarers worldwide<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igpandi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/igpi-logo.jpg\" alt=\"International Transport Workers' Federation Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">IGP&I<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The twelve P&I Clubs which comprise the International Group (the \u201cGroup\u201d) between them provide marine liability cover (protection and indemnity) for approximately 90% of the world's ocean-going tonnage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/dma.gov.mm\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cropped-dma11.webp\" alt=\"JSU\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Department of Marine Administration Myanmar<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The Department of Marine Administration (DMA), under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, deals with maritime and shipping affairs, endeavouring the development of national maritime transport policy and legislations as a regulatory body.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsu.or.jp\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img2.jpg\" alt=\"JSU\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">All Japan Seamen's Union<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The All Japan Seamen\u2019s Union (JSU), established in 1896, is Japan's first and largest seamen's labor organization. It represents more than 76,000 maritime workers and non-domiciled seafarers in foreign and domestic trades.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mua.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MUA_Wheel_1872_MAIN_LOGO-1-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"MUA Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">MUA<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is a trade union that represents maritime workers. It is a division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seafarers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIU-Logo-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"SeaFarers Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">SeaFarers<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Belongs to the Seafarers International Union (SIU), a labor union for mariners and other maritime workers in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdi.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/VERDI-Farbe_ohne-Schriftzug-1-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"verdi Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Verdi<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">German trade union representing approximately 1.9 million members across over 1,000 occupations in the service sector. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n \n \n IFOMS Body Content<\/title>\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.2\/css\/all.min.css\">\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;\n color: #1a202c;\n background-color: #f7fafc;\n }\n .hero-bg {\n background-color: #4577b8; \/* A dark navy blue *\/\n }\n .section-title {\n border-left: 4px solid #FBBF24; \/* amber-400 *\/\n padding-left: 1rem;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-gray-100 text-gray-800\">\n\n <main>\n \n <section class=\"hero-bg text-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6 py-20 sm:py-24 md:py-32 text-center md:text-left\">\n <h1 class=\"text-4xl sm:text-5xl md:text-6xl font-bold leading-tight mb-4 max-w-4xl mx-auto md:mx-0\">Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers (IFOMS)<\/h1>\n <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg text-gray-200 max-w-3xl mx-auto md:mx-0\">The sole ITF-affiliated union for Myanmar's seafarers, representing them since 2014.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"news\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Latest News & Updates<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Stay informed about our recent activities and industry news.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"relative max-w-4xl mx-auto\" id=\"slideshow-container\">\n <div class=\"overflow-hidden rounded-lg shadow-xl\">\n <div class=\"flex transition-transform duration-500 ease-in-out\" id=\"slides-wrapper\">\n \n <div class=\"w-full flex-shrink-0\">\n <div class=\"bg-white\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/730084072_999989865773401_3188702126647884679_n.jpeg\" alt=\"IBF LIST\n of designated risk areas, with applicable benefits\">\n <div class=\"p-6 md:p-8\">\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2\">June 23-24, 2026<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-3\">Workshop on Seafarers' Welfare, MLC Compliance, and Maritime Law Enforcement<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4 leading-relaxed\">Led by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), a \"Workshop on Seafarers' Welfare, MLC Compliance, and Maritime Law Enforcement\" was successfully held in Pattaya, Thailand, from June 23 to 24. <\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/workshop-on-seafarers-welfare\/\" class=\"font-semibold text-amber-600 hover:text-amber-700 transition-colors\">Read More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"w-full flex-shrink-0\">\n <div class=\"bg-white\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/699467701_1422991349864845_3643408189031783313_n.jpg\" 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class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 px-4 mb-8 md:mb-0\">\n <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden rounded-lg shadow-xl w-full\" style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\n <iframe class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_4iRyuCzzI8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 px-4\">\n <h3 class=\"section-title text-xl sm:text-2xl font-semibold text-blue-900 mb-4\">Forged from Necessity<\/h3>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">While Myanmar has around 100,000 registered seafarers, only about 30,000 are active. Many face low wages, insecure workplaces, and a lack of internationally recognized rights.<\/p>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">In response to exploitation, a group of determined seafarers came together to defend their peers. The Independent Federation of Myanmar Seafarers (IFOMS) was founded on <span class=\"text-amber-500 font-bold\">June 3rd, 2014<\/span>, as a beacon of hope and protection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"purpose\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Core Purpose<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">The four pillars of our commitment to seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8\">\n \n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Protect Rights<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We advocate tirelessly to ensure every Myanmar seafarer is treated with dignity and fairness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-hard-hat text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Ensure Safety<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We work to guarantee secure environments that meet or exceed international safety standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-invoice-dollar text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Secure Compensation<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We stand by our seafarers to ensure they receive their rightful wages, benefits, and full compensation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg text-center transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <div class=\"text-amber-500 mb-4\"><i class=\"fas fa-briefcase text-5xl\"><\/i><\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Promote Jobs<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">We strive to create and promote access to reputable and fair employment opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"mission\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Our commitment to organizing and representing Burmese seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto\">\n <ul class=\"space-y-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-flag text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To organize and represent Burmese seafarers of all grades into a democratic and transparent maritime federation.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-globe text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To work closely with international labor federations and maritime unions globally to protect the rights of all seafarers.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-users text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To treat all members of IFOMS with dignity and respect and without prejudice and discrimination.<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-start p-4 bg-gray-50 rounded-lg\"><i class=\"fas fa-chart-line text-amber-500 mt-1 mr-4 text-xl\"><\/i><span>To promote individual members\u2019 abilities and their participation in their federation.<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n <section id=\"vision\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">A future of solidarity and improved quality of life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto text-center bg-white p-10 rounded-lg shadow-lg border-l-4 border-amber-500\">\n <p class=\"text-lg md:text-xl text-blue-800 leading-relaxed italic\">\n \"IFOMS is an independent and democratic trade union federation campaigning in solidarity with international unions\/federations to protect the rights of maritime workers and improve the quality of life for all Myanmar seafarers.\"\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n \n <section id=\"resources\" class=\"py-16 md:py-20 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-16 items-start\">\n \n <div class=\"w-full\">\n <div class=\"text-center lg:text-left mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Useful Application<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Get vital vessel info and help from ITF inspectors\u2014download the ITF Seafarers app now.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex justify-center lg:justify-start\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/itfglobal_app\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300 max-w-sm\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"ITFglobal_app Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">ITF Seafarers application<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Offers seafarers vital vessel information and a direct way to contact ITF inspectors for help.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"w-full\">\n <div class=\"text-center lg:text-left mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Bulletin Board<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <button id=\"bulletin-prev-btn\" class=\"absolute top-4 left-1\/2 transform -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-12 bg-white\/70 hover:bg-white rounded-full p-2 w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center transition duration-300 shadow-md z-10\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up text-blue-900\"><\/i>\n <\/button>\n <button id=\"bulletin-next-btn\" class=\"absolute bottom-4 left-1\/2 transform -translate-x-1\/2 translate-y-12 bg-white\/70 hover:bg-white rounded-full p-2 w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center transition duration-300 shadow-md z-10\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-blue-900\"><\/i>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section id=\"links\" class=\"py-20 bg-gray-50\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-6\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-blue-900\">Useful Links & Resources<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">External resources and partners to support seafarers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\n \n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flag_of_ILO.svg.png\" alt=\"ILO Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">ILO<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency that sets international labor standards, promotes rights at work, and fosters decent employment opportunities for all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itfglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.igpandi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/igpi-logo.jpg\" alt=\"International Transport Workers' Federation Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">IGP&I<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The twelve P&I Clubs which comprise the International Group (the \u201cGroup\u201d) between them provide marine liability cover (protection and indemnity) for approximately 90% of the world's ocean-going tonnage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/dma.gov.mm\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" 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It is a division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seafarers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIU-Logo-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"SeaFarers Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">SeaFarers<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Belongs to the Seafarers International Union (SIU), a labor union for mariners and other maritime workers in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdi.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition duration-300\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ifoms.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/VERDI-Farbe_ohne-Schriftzug-1-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"verdi Logo\" class=\"w-full h-48 object-contain p-4\">\n <div class=\"p-6 text-center\">\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-blue-900 mb-2\">Verdi<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">German trade union representing approximately 1.9 million members across over 1,000 occupations in the service sector. 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