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royal fleet auxiliary
Industrial
Nautilus to ballot members at Royal Fleet Auxiliary on industrial action
United Kingdom
Union continues to seek RFA pay deal amid strike threat
Members at work
Royal dedication for RFA Proteus multi role ocean surveillance ship
Members at work
Royal Fleet Auxiliary nominated for Women in Defence award
Organising
Union meets members onboard Fort Victoria
Industrial
Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay offer rejected by a significant majority
Nautilus news
Royal Fleet Auxiliary acknowledges members' pay aspirations
Nautilus news
Shipyard visit for RFA as multi role ocean surveillance ship undergoes refit
Members at work
RFA moves to shorter tours of duty
Campaigning
Nautilus podcast Off course: Episode 4 – rising through the ranks featuring Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden
United Kingdom
Union flags doubts over RFA ship design
Industrial
Opt-in to Herald inclusivity at RFA
Nautilus news
Nautilus seeks member feedback after RFA pushes through 2022 Civil Service pay remit
United Kingdom
RFA Fort Victoria makes triumphant return
Organising
RFA Commodore responds to member concerns raised during the 2021 pay and conditions review
Members at work
Emma Walters on working in the RFA and the importance of being part of a Union
Members at work
RFA first officer Emma-Louise Elgar calls for the removal of the social stigma attached to new parents returning to sea
United Kingdom
Flying high
Nautilus news
Your Union representative at the RFA
Careers
Francis Cox-Palmer-White reflects on diversity in maritime and recalls some unusual travel experiences
Industrial
Marc Williams elected as new Nautilus liaison officer at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Members at work
RFA pensions reform following age discrimination rulings
Equality
Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden achieves 'dream' role and makes RFA history
Members at work
A life at sea – reflections by retiring RFA officer Dave Gatenby
Members at work
A time to reflect – a Commodore's thoughts on the RFA as he heads into retirement
Nautilus news
RFA members vote to accept pay offer
Industrial
RFA liaison officer Dave Gatenby to retire after 40 years
United Kingdom
Nautilus welcomes new RFA commodore David Eagles
Nautilus news
RFA commemorates fallen heroes
Members at work
RFA Wave Knight refurbishments nears completion
Education and training
Momentum builds among maritime employers for apprenticeship initiative
Members at work
RFA Argus deployed in Caribbean in preparation for hurricanes and Covid-19
Industrial
RFA members accept 2% pay rise
Welfare
Nautilus Welfare Fund receives seasonal boost from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
History
Funds needed for next stage in former RFA steamship's restoration
Careers
Peak performance – an interview with decorated marine engineer and Alpine cyclist Commodore David Smith
Members at work
Nautilus member Susan Cloggie-Holden wins prestigious Seafarer of the Year Award
Members at work
Merchant seafarer skills on display in RFA fleet refuelling exercise
International
British shipbuilder urges government to back new aid and training vessel
Equality
RFA receives Women in Maritime Charter recognition
Members at work
Recognition for RFA crew relief work in wake of hurricane Dorian
International
Barbadian prime minister backs disaster relief vessel charity as islands come to grips with devastation wrought by Hurricane Dorian
Nautilus news
Nautilus solidarity for RFA fair pay
Members at work
RFA Fort Victoria takes lead role in D-Day 75 commemorations
Members at work