Letters to the editor
The Nautilus Telegraph's letters pages have some of the keenest insights in the industry. If you have something to say to your fellow maritime professionals, email the editor at telegraph@nautilusint.org. Letters should be 300 words or less, and photos illustrating your point are also welcome. You can ask not to be identified by name, or to be known only by your Nautilus membership number, but you must supply your name and address. The editor reserves the right to crop or edit readers’ letters, and to refuse publication. Letters will be published as space permits, online and in the printed Nautilus Telegraph.
Latest letters
In memory of William George Williamson
On 5 September, we at the North Wales Merchant Navy Association had the sad task of bidding our member Willie Williamson farewell on his final voyage, following his battle with an aggressive cancer.
Is the fulmar sea bird still around?
I was hoping to get some help from your members in confirming the present-day habits of the fulmar, a common sea bird in the northern oceans.
Cadets are being given dangerous safety instructions
In the emerging details of the Fremantle Highway disaster, it turns out that one crewman died and 16 were injured when they jumped 30 metres into the sea to escape the flames onboard. Out of a crew of 23, only six crewmembers survived without injury.
Are shipowners willing to train personnel on new technology?
Seafarers should watch out. How many shipowners are willing to train their personnel on new technology? Not many.
In memory of James Cameron
Nautilus International general secretary remembers the Union's former Council member James (Jim) Cameron
Don't get caught by dodgy job offers
Just writing to warn other colleagues that fraudulent job offers are being sent to people open for maritime employment in LinkedIn.