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Enshrining workers’ rights in the global economic model is an important part of how we can build a better future for seafarers, writes Nautilus head of international relations Danny McGowan …

A major national advertising campaign is helping to raise the profile of maritime careers across the UK – but it is the lived experience of seafarers visiting schools that is …

Incoming Nautilus International general secretary Sascha Meijer paid a heartfelt tribute to her predecessor Mark Dickinson at a farewell dinner in April 2026, celebrating a tenure that transformed the Union …

Retiring general secretary Mark Dickinson received a warm tribute celebrating his nearly five decades of involvement with the Union and more than 16 years at its helm. Nautilus chair of …

Ships' officers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) — the Ministry of Defence’s civilian maritime support service — will begin a work-to-rule on Sunday 10 May 2026. The officers, who …

Nautilus International is encouraging members to have their say on how key labour and safety regulations are working in practice during a legislative review being conducted by the Maritime and …

Nautilus Council has 12 new members and more diversity than ever following the results of the 2026 election. The Council is the Union's governing body, consisting of serving maritime and …

Nautilus International has begun a new chapter with the election of Sascha Meijer as its new general secretary. Ms Meijer now leads one of the world’s most influential maritime trade …

This summer sees the 150th anniversary of a groundbreaking piece of maritime legislation – the Act of Parliament which introduced Britain's first compulsory load line on vessels. Trevor Boult tells …

A new European mental health initiative is working to ensure quicker and more effective support for maritime professionals who experience traumatic incidents at sea. SEA‑CARE was launched by five western …

Every day, seafarers keep global trade moving, but supporting their wellbeing – especially when they are far from home – remains a complex and ongoing task. Helene Perfors, chaplain at …

Nautilus International is playing an integral role in a new pilot project aimed at revitalising the Swiss flag, marking a rare moment of optimism for Switzerland’s deepsea shipping sector and …

Nautilus International is working with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Cruise Ship Task Force to ensure UK cruiseship crew are not overlooked. We are campaigning on issues as wide-ranging …

Vigilant Nautilus members can help maintain standards onboard by contributing to the ITF’s ongoing campaign The campaign against the International Seafarers’ Union (ISU), a ‘sham union’ operating out of Slovenia, …

Nautilus International has identified safe routes for seafarers to return home, despite quickly evolving security risks in the Gulf region, Rob Coston reports Nautilus International has identified safer travel options …

Retired master and long-serving Union member Captain James Hofton is 15 years retired. Here he reflects on his 43 years at sea – from sailing during previous Middle Eastern conflicts …

The maritime industry faces one of its defining challenges: achieving net zero by 2050. For Sophie Longhurst, a deck cadet with Princess Cruises currently serving aboard Enchanted Princess, sustainability is …

Are seafarers currently operating in a conflict or warlike environment in the Middle East? The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters has been designated as a Warlike Operations Area by …

Cost-cutting and poor governance have left the continent’s transport system unprepared for emergencies such as the Iran conflict and Gulf escalation, says the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF). In a …

When Europe's maritime industry gathered in Brussels to set the direction for future seafaring skills, Nautilus International made sure it was your concerns leading the conversation. Unions, shipowners, training bodies …

Nautilus members at Stena Line have voted to accept a two-year pay agreement that will deliver wage increases, improved pension contributions and a mechanism to review pay against inflation. The …

The latest Sailors' Society cadet report, which focuses on connectivity at sea, online harassment and social media pressure, paints a stark picture of the troubles faced by the new generation …

SijFa Cruises appears to be turning a corner after a tumultuous 2025 season, with new leadership at the company working closely with Nautilus International to resolve long‑standing problems affecting hundreds …

Nautilus International is reminding members in the yacht sector to carefully check that any training provider is officially approved before enrolling on a course, after a member recently lost an …

As Nautilus works to support members affected by the Middle East conflict, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking the lead on evacuating the 20,000 civilian seafarers and 2,000 merchant …

The escalating US-Israeli war against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is having 'profound and deep impacts' on the global economy, with fuel prices already spiking …

Nautilus International has expressed its concerns to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency after the release of Marine Information Note (MIN) 732 on 12 March, highlighting that the changes will allow …

Nautilus International has continued its longstanding partnership with the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) with a winter visit to meet cadets beginning their careers in the yacht sector. Since 2017, UKSA …

From Royal Fleet Auxiliary cadet to director of operations at the Northern Lighthouse Board, Captain Phil Day shares his insights on preparing seafarers for a sustainable maritime future As the …

Second officer Cassie Mead has spent over 20 years in the maritime industry, working her way up through the ranks across multiple vessels and employers. In this candid conversation from …

Nautilus International reconnects with member Gareth Hampton – now a qualified chief mate – after first meeting him back in 2020 as a cadet. Gareth talks about his route from …

Third engineer Amilia Busby shares her insights on how seafarers are navigating the maritime industry's transition to sustainability in the latest Nautilus Off Course podcast. Ms Busby, who recently completed …

The latest Off Course podcast features Captain Phil Day, Northern Lighthouse Board director of operations, discussing the urgent challenges facing seafarers as the industry transitions to alternative fuels. Capt Day, …

Merchant seafarers stuck on Dutch vessels in the Middle East will now receive hazard pay equal to double their salaries, thanks to Nautilus International. Shipowners in the Netherlands had previously …

Merchant seafarers stuck on Dutch vessels in the Middle East are being denied their rights to hazard pay, says Nautilus International. That’s because shipowners in the Netherlands are refusing to …

Nautilus International joined industry and union leaders in highlighting the growing pressures on Europe’s inland waterway workforce, at a high‑level conference organised by the Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (LCGB) and …

Inadequate watchkeeping and ineffective collision avoidance manoeuvres led to a fatal North Sea collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity, a Marine Accident Investigation Branch …

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has identified 'clear lessons' on vessel safety, crew decision making and onboard medical responses after its investigation found that violent ship motion in heavy …

Deborah McPherson speaks to Nautilus International's head of governance and compliance, Garry Elliott, about how the Union is navigating the evolving landscape of UK maritime pensions – and what's coming …

Are seafarers currently operating in a conflict or warlike environment in the Middle East? The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters has been designated as a Warlike Operations Area by …

Further information for shipowners registered with the UK Chamber of Shipping is emerging from the UK Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC). On Friday, WOAC designated the Persian Gulf (PG), Straits …

Nautilus International assistant general secretary Sascha Meijer has warned that the fight for women's rights is 'not an abstract international agenda, but a reality' – a fact still all too …

Nautilus International has welcomed a decision by the IBF Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC), comprised of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), who have …

Nautilus International has welcomed a decision by the IBF Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC), comprised of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), who have …

Nautilus International was represented today at the 39th anniversary service for the loss of the ferry MS Herald of Free Enterprise. The service, held in Dover on 6 March 2026 …