Why join?
Find out why more than 20,000 maritime professionals are part of Nautilus International.
Pay and conditions
Nautilus International is the first truly trans-boundary trade union for maritime professionals, reflecting the global nature of the industry. We negotiate with employers on pay, working conditions, working hours and pensions to secure agreements which recognise members’ skills and experience, and the need for safety for the maritime sector.
Legal services
Nautilus offers members a range of legal services free of charge. There are specialist lawyers to support members in work related issues and a number of non-work related issues. The Union also has a large network of lawyers around the world to provide support where members need it most.
Workplace support
Nautilus International officials provide expert advice on work-related problems such as contracts, redundancy, bullying or discrimination, non-payment of wages, and pensions.
Certificate protection
Members are entitled to free financial protection against the loss of income if their certificate of competency is cancelled, suspended or downgraded following a formal inquiry.
International representation
Nautilus International represents members’ views on a wide range of national and international bodies including the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Federation of Ship Masters’ Associations (IFSMA). We work at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) on key global regulations covering working conditions, health and safety and training. The Union is affiliated to the TUC in the UK, FNV in the Netherlands and SGB/USS in Switzerland.
In touch
As a Nautilus International member, help is never far away — wherever in the world you are. Officials regularly see members onboard their ships and visit cadets at college. Further support and advice is available at regular ‘surgeries’ and conferences. The Union has offices in London, Wallasey, Rotterdam and Basel. There are also representatives based in France.
Your union, your voice
The Union represents the voice of more than 20,000 maritime professionals working in all sectors of the industry at sea and ashore — including inland navigation, large yachts, deepsea and offshore.
For members, by members
Nautilus International is a dynamic and democratic trade union offering members many opportunities to become actively involved and have your say — at a local, national and international level.
Extra savings
Members can take advantage of many additional discounts and benefits organised at a local level. These include tax advice, insurance discounts and advice on pension matters.
Find out how much money you could save with our members only Nautilus Plus deals and discounts calculator before proceeding to Join online!
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Join online
Select from our online specialist membership packages whatever your sector.
Subscription rates
Nautilus membership offers you great value for money, whatever your sector or stage in your career.
Yacht member package information
Any yachting professional can become a Nautilus International member, regardless of their country of nationality or residence.
Protecting members
Our industry can be a dangerous place, and members face all sorts of potential problems as part of their work.
Deals and discounts for members
On top of the familiar benefits of trade union membership, Nautilus has negotiated a range of deals and discounts on the services and products that members use most often.