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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 …

The UK trade union movement has once again emphatically backed Nautilus International’s ongoing campaign to stand up for female seafarers’ rights. This latest endorsement came at the TUC Women’s Conference …

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 High Risk Area by …

Dear members, as I prepare to step down after 17 years as your general secretary and 26 years of service to Nautilus International, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary …

Nautilus Care Home manager Grace Holley has been named the National Care Home Registered Manager of the Year at the prestigious Great British Care Awards, securing the top national title …

Nautilus International has welcomed a decision by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) to designate the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a …

At the latest Nautilus Professional and Technical Forum on 3 February, we invited members to contribute to the Union’s position on the ongoing review of STCW – with concrete proposals …

Nautilus International is gravely concerned by the rapid deterioration in security across key maritime routes in the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, because of escalating military conflict in …

With workers' rights generating buzz this year as the Employment Rights Act comes into force, now is the time to spotlight how the UK fails to legally protect domestic maritime …

A new Nautilus policy report explores how maritime cabotage could revitalise the UK Merchant Navy, safeguard strategic capabilities, and create quality jobs for British seafarers. Helen Kelly highlights the main …

Nautilus International is marking the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – a landmark ‘fourth pillar’ of international maritime law – by highlighting the real, hard‑won improvements it …

Nautilus Welfare Fund caseworker Iain Lindsay has been recognised with a prestigious Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) Award for Services to Seafarers' Welfare. Mr Lindsay, who supports seafarers in Glasgow, …

Joint statement from the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers' Federation on the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention On the 20th anniversary …

The ITF Seafarers' Trust (ITFST) is announcing new project funding of EUR 500,000 to the International Labour Organisation on the 20-year anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention …

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) officers have delivered an emphatic ballot result, demonstrating immense strength of feeling over pay and conditions across the workforce. The statutory ballot achieved a 56% turnout, …

Maritime professionals will begin to benefit from the largest shakeup of UK employment rights in decades as the UK's Employment Rights Act comes into force. The government has issued an …

Nautilus International remembers David Dearsley, a man whose influence on the international maritime industry reached far beyond boardrooms and negotiating tables, and whose character left a lasting impression on all …

The UK Employment Rights Bill finally received Royal assent on 18 December 2025. Now an Act of Parliament, it represents the most significant overhaul of UK workers' rights in a …

Nautilus International recovered more than £1 million in unpaid wages for yacht crew during 2025, continuing the Union's longstanding work to support members who face mistreatment in the superyacht sector. …

Nautilus head of international relations Danny McGowan says that governments must enforce and review UN conventions to control flags of convenience and therefore combat the global 'shadow fleet' Many of …

Nautilus head of public affairs Sarah Haughey reflects on a positive meeting between the Union and government minister Kate Dearden MP to discuss the special circumstances of seafarers regarding employment …