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UK Branch Conference: Nautilus members back motion to strengthen Employment Rights Bill
Nautilus International members at the 2025 UK Branch Conference have unanimously supported a motion recognising the Union’s campaigning role in shaping the UK government's Employment Rights Bill and calling for further measures to safeguard maritime careers.
Nautilus news
UK Branch Conference: members vote unanimously to crack down on lashing and unlashing demands
Nautilus news
UK Branch Conference: Nautilus urged to push for tougher controls on smartphone use at sea
Industrial
Significant pay uplift for members at BAS
Industrial
Marine Scotland Compliance members accept two-year pay and conditions deal
12 distinguished maritime careers recognised with a UK Merchant Navy Medal
Industrial
Stena Line provides cancer screening tests for employees aged 40+
Campaigning
Nautilus takes silver for global advocacy supporting maritime professionals
United Kingdom
UK must embrace cabotage to safeguard maritime jobs and seafaring skills
Welfare
Nautilus supports new superyacht crew welfare partnership
Health and safety
Dreadnought update: progress for Union on recovering disrupted seafarer medical service
Members at work
'Just doing my job': Nautilus member Captain Chris Phillips reflects on what makes heroism possible
Members at work
From 'dirty British coaster' to maritime medal: Nautilus member Phil Day's journey at sea
Members at work