Protest exposes abuse of seamen

THE International Transport Federation will next week name and shame shipping companies that are underpaying or exploiting their sea-going employees.

The ITF is holding a protest in Dublin port from June 4-8 to highlight the plight of thousands of mistreated and underpaid sailors it believes are operating in Irish waters.

It has secured evidence showing the companies responsible for exploiting the seamen and will name them during the protest.