Nautilus reader survey - we're listening
Nautilus International is launching its first major reader survey for nearly a decade – and all readers of the Nautilus Telegraph or website are invited to take part.
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New research on sleepiness is a wake-up call
Pioneering research demonstrating that certain ship watch patterns carry an increased risk of sleepiness should serve as a wake-up call to the industry, warns Nautilus.
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One year on Merseyside’s ex-seafarers projects are a success
One year ago two projects were launched in Merseyside to support merchant navy ex-seafarers and already 156 people have benefited from the two Projects. more
Retired seafarers miss out on benefits
Retired seafarers are missing out on thousands of pounds of statutory benefits they are eligible for because of a lack of awareness, says a maritime charity. more
The Netherlands becomes 21st country to ratify 'bill of rights' for seafarers
Nautilus International has welcomed the news that the Netherlands has become the 21st country to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 – the so-called ‘bill of rights’ for seafarers. more
Nautilus welcomes seafarer training support decision
Nautilus International has welcomed the shipping minister’s announcement that the UK government will continue to provide support for the training of merchant seafarers.
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Nautilus members urged to enter ITF piracy poll
Nautilus is urging members to voice their concerns about the risk of piracy in an online poll by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). more
Dutch marines praised for pirate attack protection
Nautilus has praised Dutch marines guarding the Netherlands-flagged Flintstone who fought off a pirate attack in the Arabian Sea, south of Yemen.
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Union welcomes call for IMO investigation
Nautilus International has welcomed a call from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to undertake a comprehensive evaluation from the findings of the Costa Concordia investigation. more
Union urges investigation before blame
The rush to judge the actions of the master and crew before a proper investigation into the grounding of the Italian-flagged cruiseship Costa Concordia, may obscure serious and profound safety lessons, warns Nautilus International.
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Cruiseship accident should be a wake-up call to regulators, says union
The grounding of a cruiseship carrying more than 4,000 passengers and crew two weeks into the Titanic centenary year should serve as a wake-up call to the shipping industry and those who regulate it, says the maritime professionals’ union Nautilus International. more
Abandoned crew miss out on wages
The three remaining Ukrainian crew of the flag of convenience vessel Dyckburg have given up any hope that the owners will pay their owed wages. more
Stranded crew threatened by crew agency
A Nautilus/International Transport Workers’ Federation inspector has raised concern over threats made to the crew of a flag of convenience ship under detention in the port of Liverpool. more
Parliamentary piracy report calls for clear guidelines for shipmasters
Nautilus has welcomed a Parliamentary report calling for clear and unambiguous guidelines for shipmasters on the use of armed force against pirates. more
Fatigue Study - Results Soon!
A pioneering research project investigating the way in which fatigue affects decision-making and performance of seafarers is set to publish its findings early in the new year.
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Union express condolences following seafarer fatality
Nautilus International has expressed sadness at the news that one seafarer has been killed and two more injured onboard the Isle of Man-flagged tanker, Annie PG. more
Spirit of consensus needed for the new year
It may be the start of a new year, but for many in the maritime industry it may feel like a step back in time, says Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson in his new year address. more
UK seafarers urged to complete a survey on proposed anti-piracy private security law
Seafarers are being asked to complete a survey about proposed UK legislation aimed at protecting them from piracy, which will allow private security contractors aboard British merchant vessels.
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Working seafarers need help to get priority access to NHS healthcare
An expert report has recommended new approaches to help provide priority access to NHS care for working seafarers.
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New health guidelines proposed for seafarers
A raft of new guidelines on health and safety issues for seafarers, has been produced by the UK’s national maritime occupational health and safety committee.
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Improved shipboard crime investigation guidelines adopted by IMO
A resolution aimed at improving investigations into shipboard crime has been adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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Maritime ‘red tape’ challenge highlights need for regulations
Nearly 200 responses were submitted to the maritime section of the 'red tape' challenge website during the government’s month-long online consultation.
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Arming ships against piracy should be the 'exception and not institutionalised', despite welcome new government guidance, says Nautilus
Nautilus is seeking more talks with the UK government following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the use of armed guards is to be permitted on British ships. more
Nautilus members urged to have a say on maritime issues under the spotlight in the government’s ‘red tape’ challenge
With one week to go before a public consultation closes, Nautilus members are being urged to have their say on the future of the shipping regulations being reviewed in the government’s ‘red tape’ debate more
Seafarers urged to capture their 'life at sea' in a MNOPF photography competition
Seafaring amateur photographers are urged to submit their shots of a ‘life at sea’ to a new photo competition which will aid the Nautilus Welfare Fund.
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Government plans to remove ‘red tape’ protecting strategic link to UK flagged ships
Seafarer jobs and the UK’s internationally recognised commitment to quality shipping standards are at risk from government plans to remove so-called ‘red tape’ regulations for the UK merchant fleet, Nautilus is warning.
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Maritime charities launch online help directory
Nautilus members and their families needing help and guidance now have access to an online directory of seafarers support. more
Libyan waters no longer a war like zone
Nautilus members sailing into Libyan waters are advised that war zone clauses in their terms and conditions will no longer apply now that the UK and international bodies have advised they no longer consider the territorial waters of Libya as a war zone.
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Armed guards onboard welcome but not the only piracy answer
Nautilus International has cautiously welcomed news that British-flagged vessels will be allowed armed guards to protect against piracy. more
Nautilus warns as Cunard flags out of the UK
Nautilus International has urged the government to come up with a clear shipping policy – or run the risk of more companies joining Cunard Line in flagging out of the UK. more
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Nautilus seeks action after crew cheated again
Nautilus has written to the authorities in the UK and Gibraltar to press for action in response to the shocking treatment of seafarers from a containership who have had their wages taken off them once again. more
Cheated crew finally paid
Nautilus inspector has ensured that the crew of the Gibraltar registered container vessel PHILIPP were finally paid their owed wages. more
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Memorial party plan ‘stopped’
Nautilus has welcomed the news that the Mayor of the London borough of Tower Hamlets has vetoed plans to hold a series of day-long commercial Christmas parties in the Trinity Square memorial gardens besides the UK’s Merchant Navy war memorial. more
Nautilus protest at war memorial party plans
Union members urged to join campaign to quash plans for entertainment marquee next to Tower Hill Memorial. more
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Inspector alleges cheating of crew wages onboard ship in Liverpool
A union ship inspector is alleging that the German operator of the 8,971gt Gibraltar-flagged containership Philipp has been caught operating a double book-keeping system on the vessel to cheat the Filipino crew of their rightful wages. more
‘Time to treat seafarers as a precious resource’
It’s time for governments and industry to give maritime professionals the protection and respect that they deserve, Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson told members in his closing speech to the General Meeting. more
Nautilus to step up campaign for strong port state administration
Nautilus International will continue to campaign vigorously for effective, thorough and impartial flag and port state survey and inspection regimes in the UK, the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe which are operated by well resourced and staffed administrations. more
Call to boycott piracy risk areas
The threat of piracy has become so bad that seafarers should seriously consider a boycott of the danger areas, the Nautilus General Meeting heard. more
Members raise concern over fuel rules
Nautilus members have spoken of their concern over the impact of regional and international regulations to curb emissions from shipping. more
Union support the ‘long journey’ towards equal opportunities
Members at the General Meeting unanimously backed a motion calling for new initiatives to stamp out bullying, harassment and discrimination from the maritime industry. more
Union agrees to form youth forum
The Union has committed to setting-up a Youth Forum to support young cadets and maritime professionals in a similar way to the Women's Forum which was formed last year. more
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‘Seafarers need to be protected and respected’
Seafarers’ Rights International executive director Deirdre Fitzpatrick gave a keynote address to members at the Nautilus International General Meeting on the work of the organisation.
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Inland navigation provides great potential but needs protecting
Europe’s inland navigation industry is growing and has great recruitment potential for Nautilus, but is a risk from low-cost, non-European seafarers, the General Meeting has been told.
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Ferries campaign vital for the future
Members at the Nautilus General Meeting voted unanimously in favour of a motion calling for Europe to act to safeguard quality jobs and training in the ferry sector.
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Conference calls for fatigue action
Maritime professionals should ensure that they keep honest and accurate records of their work and rest hours, the Nautilus General Meeting was told. more
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Nautilus International is a ‘shining example of modern trade unionism’
Agnes Jongerius, president of the Dutch trade union organisation FNV, addressed the Nautilus International General Meeting and explained why seafarers were so close to her heart. more
Nautilus general meeting celebrates "firsts"
Nautilus International general secretary Mark Dickinson has welcomed members of the Union to the 2011 General Meeting of Nautilus International being held over the next two days in Rotterdam. more
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Nautilus International seeks answers on Danny FII losses
Nautilus International has handed in letters to the Panamanian Embassy and the IMO on World Maritime Day, calling for the immediate publication of a report into the sinking of the livestock carrier Danny FII. more
Union warns over accident investigation failures
Flag states that fail to properly investigate maritime accidents should not be allowed to operate ship registries, Nautilus International told a conference today. more
Government gambles with sea safety
The government is gambling with the safety of ship’s crews, passengers and the marine environment by pressing ahead with controversial plans to cut emergency services for shipping, Nautilus International is warning. more
British Government backs anti-piracy campaign
The British Government has confirmed its support for the global anti-piracy campaign, SaveOurSeafarers. more
Unions fight for public sector pensions
Unions representing members working in the public sector have vowed to strike if necessary to protect their pensions. more
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Nautilus GS elected to TUC council
Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson has been re-elected to the ruling body of the UK's TUC. more
RFA cuts could increase piracy threat, Nautilus warns
Cuts in defence spending that will reduce the Royal Fleet Auxiliary by three ships could leave merchant ships exposed to even greater risks of pirate attack, Nautilus warned the TUC conference. more
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TUC backs Nautilus motion on maritime safety
Delegates at this year’s TUC Congress have backed a Nautilus motion urging the UK government to rethink its cuts in the maritime safety net. more
Union disappointed at Stena Line decision
Nautilus International has expressed disappointment at Stena Line’s decision to operate the HSS Stena Explorer service on a seasonal basis only. more
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SOS campaign reaches 20,000 mark
Anti-piracy campaign generates 20,000 letters asking heads of government to tackle the growing problem of piracy. more
Union welcomes regulations for equal pay
Nautilus welcomes new regulations that outlaw pay discrimination for seafarers on UK-flagged ships. more
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Nautilus welcomes govt pensions move
UK govt ensures seafarers and offshore workers included in automatic enrolment provisions of Pensions Act 2008. more
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Flag of Convenience ships: pay deal agreed
Union welcomes three-year pay and conditions agreement covering thousands of seafarers serving on FoC ships. more
Crew released from 'ship of shame'
The crew of a ‘ship of shame’ detained for more than eight months in Birkenhead are finally going home. more
Seafarer fatigue film is launched
Short film examining how long hours and fatigue undermine health and safety at sea has been launched in Cardiff.
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Survey to measure risk of collision at sea
Union encourages members to participate in a research project carried out by the University of Bristol. more
Partial U-turn on Coastguard cuts
Nautilus welcomes partial government U-turn on plans for swinging cuts in the Coastguard service. more
40-year old cadet wins Nautilus award
Trainee officer who lost his house because of student loan mix-up wins 2011 Bevis Minter Award for most worthy cadet. more
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Charities call on public for Sea Sunday
Three of the UK's leading maritime charities remember the world's 1.2 million seafarers for Sea Sunday on 10 July. more
MLC, 2006: Union urges support of EDM
Nautilus encouraging members to urge their MPs to sign Parliamentary motion calling for the UK to ratify MLC, 2006. more
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Consultation: Vessel Traffic Monitoring
MCA begins consultation regarding European directive seeking views of maritime industry so it can be updated. more
Nautilus expands to Switzerland
Transfer of Swiss seafarers and boatmen and women from Unia to Anglo-Dutch union Nautilus International. more
Nautilus sails into top spot at awards
Union wins best journal/magazine and highly commended for feataure and website at 2011 TU Communications Awards. more
New: Seaferers' Rights International website
Union welcomes launch of website promoting research, education and training in legal rights applicable to seafarers. more
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Nautilus welcomes shipping safety report
Union warns government to stop gambling with safety at sea and drop its plans for potentially disastrous cuts. more
New threat to seafarer training
Nautilus voices alarm at government announcement of a wide-ranging review of support for maritime training. more
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Piracy: death toll hits new high
Nautilus urges ITF to prepare for boycott of high-risk areas following increased violence in pirate attacks. more
South Tyneside to row for cancer charity
South Shields Nautical College undertaking a charity row along River Tyne from Gateshead to South Shields in June. more
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Union highlights need for coherent policy
Nautilus general secretary speaks to Parliamentary Maritime Group at Westminster about a coherent UK maritime policy. more
Seafarers UK survey reveals 'sea blindness'
A recent survey conducted by Seafarers UK reveals some alarming conclusions, despite UK's rich seafaring history. more
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Welfare and legal newsletters released
Nautilus releases two of its newsletters updating members on welfare and legal activities of the Union. more
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Seafarers Awareness Week: video released
Viral clip launched by the British seafarers' charity Seafarers UK which highlights the importance of shipping to the UK. more
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Cuts threaten safety at sea, Union warns MPs
Safety around UK coast at risk as a result of planned cuts in Coastguard and maritime emergency services. more
Piracy: IMO promotes wider BMP compliance
Nautilus welcomes adoption of resolution promoting wider compliance of Best Management Practice guidelines. more
Union welcomes guidance on armed security
IMO issues interim guidance regarding armed security personnel onboard ships transiting the high-risk piracy area. more
UK rapped over port state control
Nautilus voices concern over move by Brussels that could lead to action being taken against UK for failure to comply. more
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Union welcomes hints of Coastguard U-turn
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond hints that government may reconsider plans to cut number of coastguard stations. more
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Piracy campaign receives worldwide support
Eight weeks on and campaign sparks the receival by governments of almost 10,000 letters addressing piracy. more
Minimum wage to increase 7.3% by end 2013
International agreement reached on increase in ILO Minimum Basic Wage for seafarers at meeting in Geneva. more
Details revealed: Nautilus welfare project
A £4m-plus project to boost welfare provision for former seafarers and their dependants has been announced. more
Motions at STUC receive unanimous backing
Nautilus International contributes to two unanimously supported motions at Scottish TUC. more
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Pirates keep hostages after receiving ransom
Union alarm at pirates for not releasing all crew of merchant ship despite accepting a ransom payment. more
Public meetings to save Scottish Ferries
Nautilus invited to take part in series of public meetings on future of Scottish ferry services over next two months. more
Union continues to monitor Japan advice
Situation off Japan coast naturally causing concern and Nautilus is in constant contact with the MCA. more
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Nautilus warns on MRCC closures
Union backs Coastguard officers protesting about proposals to cut number of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres. more
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Union to continue lobbying over ETVs
Angry reaction to plans for future without Emergency Towing Vessels and lack of consideration of impact of cuts. more
Seminar to update on MLC moves
Nautilus International staging seminar at Antibes Yacht Show to discuss developments affecting superyacht sector. more
Pressure maintained on IoM ferry services
Nautilus and RMT planning new campaign to protect workers against threat to Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. more
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Nautilus joins march against the cuts
Nautilus members, officials and staff join TUC March for the Alternative in London to campaign against spending cuts. more
Budget reprieve for seafarer tax
Union welcomes news that SED and UK tonnage tax scheme have emerged intact in this year's Budget. more
Libyan waters declared a war zone
Nautilus and Chamber of Shipping declare Libyan coastal waters a war zone as of 18 March 2011. more
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Union seeks advice on Japan nuclear crisis
Nautilus requests official guidance from MCA regarding safety of members on vessels trading to Japan crisis area. more
Standing ovation for member at Women's TUC
Nautilus member Fiona Rush receives standing ovation after addressing Women’s TUC conference in Eastbourne. more
Nautilus welcomes tax review results
Results of government-appointed review of tax allowances concludes SED and tonnage tax crucial for Merchant Navy. more
House of Lords call in cadet case
Calls by Nautilus for full investigation into circumstances surrounding death of SA cadet backed in House of Lords. more
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Secured: Indian ocean 'war risk' agreement
Nautilus secures agreement with UK shipowners extending existing ‘high risk’ piracy area into Indian Ocean. more
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Union urges support of anti-piracy campaign
Nautilus urging members to support international campaign to push governments to tackle growing Somali piracy crisis. more
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Union seeks wider piracy 'war risk' agreement
Attacks on merchant ships have become so serious that whole Indian Ocean should be declared a ‘war risk’ zone. more
New member benefits package launched
Union launches new package of benefits for UK-resident members that aims to bring big savings on many purchases. more
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Nautilus concern at RFA job losses
Union voices concern over programme of job cuts at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in response to spending reductions. more
Respect for seafarers during Fairtrade week
Nautilus calls on Fairtrade Foundation to consider transportation of goods when recognising products. more
Union donates to NZ quake appeal
Nautilus donates to special fund set up to support New Zealand maritime transport workers and their families. more
Switzerland ratifies 'bill of rights'
Nautilus applauds ratification of MLC by Switzerland which coincides with fifth anniversary of convention's adoption. more
Joint submission to HoC regarding MCA
Unions make joint submission to House of Commons Transport committee for enquiry into the work of the MCA. more
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Unions welcomes steam packet victory
Nautilus welcomes announcement that low-cost operator Mezeron is ending its rival service to Isle of Man. more
Union to hike 24 Peaks in aid of Seafarers UK
Nautilus gears up for the 24 Peaks Challenge to take place in the UK's Lake District in aid of the charity Seafarers UK. more
Nautilus supports BSS woolly hat week
Union encouraging members to come to work in a woolly hat this week in support of the British Sailors Society. more
Union concern over delay in SAR update
Concern over delays in updating UK’s ageing SAR helicopter fleet following recent government announcement. more
Equality move for seafarers 'long overdue'
Union welcomes move by UK govt to curb pay discrimination between different nationalities on British ships. more
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Seafarer killed in pirate attack
Outrage at execution of seafarer onboard merchant ship which had been hijacked by Somali pirates. more
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'Seafarers need better piracy protection'
Year of the Seafarer could be followed by the Year of the Pirate unless radical new measures are taken. more
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Union calls for top-level talks on piracy
Nautilus seeking meeting with UK government ministers following evidence that threat is worse than ever before. more
GS writes to Tesco re Mezeron decision
Nautilus writes to Tesco following up their decision to retain use of the Estonian-flagged Mezeron service. more
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