Nautilus International has released new figures for the year 2024 which show that the Union was able to recover more than £2.17 million in unpaid wages and benefits for its members in the yacht sector.
This is significantly higher than the £1.3 million recovered during 2023 and approaches the record total for 2022 – more than £2.75 million – which was inflated by the impact of sanctions on Russian-owned superyachts.
You deserve the pay that you have worked hard to earn – we are here to make sure you get it
The 2024 figure includes a large payout for members who worked onboard the MY Alfa Nero.
The total amount recovered each year continues to increase over time due to a steady growth in the Nautilus’s membership in the sector, as more yacht professionals come to understand the benefits of joining a trade union.
‘We are proud of the work done in 2024 by Nautilus’s yacht and legal teams,' said Derek Byrne, head of the Union's yacht sector.
'However, the increase also highlights the fact that non-payment of wages remains a significant problem in the sector. It’s very important to have a trade union on your side in cases like this. You deserve the pay that you have worked hard to earn – we are here to make sure you get it.
‘As well as access to legal support, membership of Nautilus International also gives yacht professionals of all ranks and nationalities access to services such as our digital tool for logging sea time, Nautilus SSR.'
Nautilus International is recognised by the International Labour Organization as the global trade union for those working onboard in the yacht sector.
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