Fabrizio Barcellona

Seafarers and Inland Navigation Sections Coordinator at ITF - International Transport Workers Federation

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Fabrizio Barcellona graduated from the Istituto Nautico San Giorgio di Genova as a Cadet Engineer in 1984. Following his studies he spent two years in service in the Italian navy working on board both coastguard and search & rescue vessels as chief engineer. Fabrizio then spent the next years working as an engineer on board dry cargo, tankers and cruise vessels in both the public and private sectors.

In 1993, Fabrizio joined the ITF as an inspector in Italy and took on the role of coordinator in 1996. After four years he then moved to London to start work in the ITF London office where he has held several positions including head of the ‘Actions’ unit and Manager of the Maritime Operations team. In 2011 Fabrizio took up the position of Assistant Secretary of the ITF Seafarers, Fisheries and Inland Navigation sections where he assists the Secretary with all section political responsibilities and manages the day-to-day running of the team.

In 2020 Fabrizio was appointed to the role of Seafarers and Inland Navigation Sections Coordinator, primarily this role assist the ITF Affiliates to be represented at international level in a variety of fora , including the ILO and IMO amongst other organisations.