The Federation represents 18 million members across the world and is working to protect the rights of transport workers.Seafarers and dockers union officials, staff members and activists will take part in the maritime conference, where experiences, knowledge and ideas would be shared to shape the ITF’s future maritime activities for the benefit of workers on the ground, an organiser said.

The ITF has more than 150 inspectors and contacts in ports throughout the world to ensure compliance with its agreements. ITF inspectors are union officials who are either full time or part time, working directly with the ITF.They monitor the payment of wages and other social and employment conditions and if necessary, take action to enforce ITF policy.The conference to be held at Hilton Hotel Colombo, ends on September 25.