A brand-new internet device will certainly assist seafarers searching for work via the labyrinth of unsafe manning representatives and also shrewd fraudsters. ITFShipBeSure.org launches today to offer those searching for deal with freight or cruise liner the type of understanding they require to bargain audio agreements and also stay clear of the hazards of unethical manning representatives.

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It includes a directory site of manning representatives that have actually been ranked by the ITF as either environment-friendly (great to go) or red (ideal prevented). The website originally covers 4 nations that are significant staff providers however will certainly be increased and also at some point consist of a lot of the globe. The launch nations are India, Indonesia, Myanmar and also the Philippines.

“Every year, hundreds of seafarers are scammed or defrauded by manning agents,” claimed Steve Trowsdale, the ITFInspectorate Coordinator “Our inspectors have long experience in identifying the illegal practices of dubious agents. We wanted to pass on that knowledge so seafarers can find good, reliable work.”

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Trowsdale wishes the internet device will certainly destroy phony, rogue and also non-compliant representatives.

The website assists seafarers recognize what great manning representatives can do for them. And what negative representatives might attempt. It information what they must anticipate in an agreement and also just how they can make certain they’re obtaining a price offer. It additionally consists of web links to the work web pages of cruise liner drivers.

“Scams to trick job seekers out of money or to steal their documentation are proliferating,” claimedTrowsdale “ITFShipBeSure also includes a guide to spot these scams and a regularly updated section that highlights the scams we know about. The golden rule is: if a job looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.”

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Some rip-offs look extremely specialist and also it’s all as well simple to come under their catch. But ShipBeSure consists of a Look Up area where seafarers can browse on ships or discover call information for their nearby union representative or ITF assessor.

“Knowing as much as possible is the best way to protect yourself: about a ship you plan to work on, the recruitment process, and the terms and conditions,” claimedTrowsdale “That knowledge is what we aim to provide with ShipBeSure.”

Reference: itfseafarers.org