What you need to know
Our seminars are free for seafarers currently working in the cruise industry.
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​You can bring your family.
Family members/friends have to pay for their own travel.
Seafarers have their travel included.
All other costs are covered by the seminar.
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The programme is four days long.
You will arrive the day before it starts and leave the day after it finishes.
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All accommodation, food and activities are included for free.
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At the seminar, you will learn:
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What rights and protections you have as a seafarer
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What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and how to use it
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What to do if you have a problem on board
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​How to look after your health and wellbeing at sea
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How the ITF protects seafarers
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You will also meet crew from different cruise lines
and their families
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You don't need to have any prior knowledge.
All active seafarers working on a cruise ship are welcome.
You have the chance to ask any questions you have about the union, your rights, life at sea and anything you want to know about being a seafarer!