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RFA officers to undertake industrial action from 1 June

Nautilus International, the union representing officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), has officially informed the RFA and Ministry of Defence that members will begin industrial action, commencing from 1 June 2024.

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  • 17 May 2024
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A new social contract for seafarers

  • Telegraph
  • 19 March 2024
Nautilus news

Reaching a Gold standard: what does it mean for members?

  • Telegraph
  • 22 April 2024
Health and safety

Female seafarers: what does personal safety at sea look like to you?

  • News
  • 10 May 2024
Law

Legal warning for yacht captains on Cayman-registered vessels

  • News
  • 16 May 2024
Law

Recruitment scam alert: member defrauded by criminals posing as offshore company

  • News
  • 11 April 2024
Education and training

Scam watch: ensure your training centre is MCA approved before signing up!

  • News
  • 03 April 2024
Campaigning

Nautilus podcast Off course: charting the rich history of LGBT+ seafarers

In the final episode of the second series from Nautilus International's podcast Off course: a sideways look at life at sea, we chat with Dr Jo Stanley, a creative historian and expert on LGBT+ maritime history.

  • News
  • 08 February 2024
Campaigning

Nautilus podcast Off course: floating embassies and how seafarers are impacted by flags of convenience

  • News
  • 30 January 2024
Campaigning

Navigating to where the heart 'skips a beat' featuring Lungi Mchunu

  • News
  • 07 December 2023
Nautilus news

Nautilus podcast Off course: humans in the autonomous 'loop' featuring Captain Ann Pletschke

  • News
  • 08 November 2023
Campaigning

Union podcast is back busting myths about seafarers

  • News
  • 08 September 2023

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International

ITF adds two more countries to FOC list, as seafarer abandonment hits new highs

  • News
  • 17 May 2024
Equality

Maritime industry urged by IMO to invest in women for transition to future skills

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  • 17 May 2024
Equality

International Day for Women in Maritime: an engineer's view

  • News
  • 17 May 2024
Equality

Nautilus solidarity on LGBT+ seafarer rights

  • News
  • 17 May 2024
International

WHO challenges myths around pandemic treaty that supports seafarers

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  • 16 May 2024
Equality

Calls to improve workplace support for neurodivergent seafarers

  • News
  • 15 May 2024
Netherlands

Nautilus forces Lloyd's Register to the negotiating table

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  • 14 May 2024
Federation

Nautilus Federation affiliate official honoured for distinguished service to seafarers

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  • 14 May 2024
Equality

Maritime charities join forces to promote diversity in new workshops

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  • 13 May 2024
International

Safe horizons for women in maritime?

  • News
  • 08 May 2024
Industrial

Two-year pay deal agreed at PNTL

  • News
  • 08 May 2024
Campaigning

Nautilus makes the voice of seafarers heard at P&O Ferries seminar in Parliament

  • Telegraph
  • 08 May 2024
Government

P&O Ferries boss pocketed more than £500,000 after sacking UK seafarers

  • News
  • 08 May 2024
Education and training

David Appleton: professional and technical updates for members

  • Telegraph
  • 03 May 2024
Welfare

Grant funding secured for vital Nautilus maritime caseworker service

  • Telegraph
  • 02 May 2024
International

Ensuring maritime representation on sustainable transport and climate finance

  • Telegraph
  • 01 May 2024
Equality

Aguilar-Miranda honoured for diversity and inclusion initiative

  • News
  • 26 April 2024
International

Maritime industry calls on UN for assistance as attacks on vessels and deaths of seafarers increase

  • News
  • 26 April 2024
International

ETF update: governments need to work harder to protect Red Sea crews

  • Telegraph
  • 25 April 2024
Health and safety

Nautilus welcomes French report on cross-Channel ferry fire

  • News
  • 25 April 2024
Federation

US union official honoured for defending mariners' rights

  • News
  • 25 April 2024
Industrial

UK should prioritise RFA pay and challenges before committing to further defence spending

  • News
  • 25 April 2024
Netherlands

Securing you an early retirement

  • Telegraph
  • 23 April 2024
Health and safety

Corruption at ports endangering seafarers

  • News
  • 19 April 2024
Law

TUC creates draft bill to ensure worker protections in the age of AI

  • News
  • 19 April 2024
Nautilus news

Know an outstanding cadet? Nomination deadline for the Bevis Minter Award extended

  • News
  • 18 April 2024
Members at work

An unconventional career: from coffee and tobacco processing to canal lock operator

  • Telegraph
  • 18 April 2024
Colleges

Cadets Q&A: Ask the expert

  • Telegraph
  • 17 April 2024
Welfare

Recognising exceptional service to seafarers: nominate someone who has helped you

  • News
  • 17 April 2024
Nautilus news

STUC backs Nautilus call to secure future maritime skills

  • News
  • 17 April 2024
Nautilus news

Meet with Nautilus at the Palma International Boat Show 2024

  • News
  • 15 April 2024
Health and safety

Asbestos-related disease: claiming compensation

  • Telegraph
  • 12 April 2024
Health and safety

Seafarer safety campaign: have your say

  • News
  • 11 April 2024
Health and safety

Lack of oversight led to collision off India

  • Telegraph
  • 11 April 2024
Health and safety

Viking Sky near-grounding report: multiple recommendations after 'disaster' was narrowly averted

  • Telegraph
  • 10 April 2024
Welfare

Focus on Mariners' Park: award-winning development nears completion

  • Telegraph
  • 10 April 2024
Welfare

New yacht crew welfare hub to be established in Antibes

  • News
  • 10 April 2024
Law

UK government consults on charging fees for employment tribunals

  • News
  • 10 April 2024
Community

Iain Mackinnon returns as chairman of MSA

  • News
  • 09 April 2024
Members at work

Navigating the Port of Bridgwater with Captain Jessica Tyson

  • Telegraph
  • 09 April 2024
Nautilus news

Nautilus official to step down as MUK Pride in Maritime chair after four years of progress for LGBT+ maritime professionals

  • News
  • 09 April 2024
Welfare

Maritime Charity Column: seafarers' welfare provision an ongoing challenge

  • Telegraph
  • 08 April 2024
Industrial

Officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vote for strike action

  • News
  • 05 April 2024
Community

New cruise crew lounge and private 'pod' at Tilbury

  • News
  • 05 April 2024
Community

Fighting for recognition: engineers onboard

  • Telegraph
  • 04 April 2024

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