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Equality and diversity

14 April 2025 10:00 - 11:30

Equality and Diversity Forum

Venue: Online. Membership event.

Date: Monday 14 April (please note change from previously-advertised date)
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Location: online

Are you interested in promoting an inclusive maritime workplace? You'll find like-minded people at the first Nautilus Equality and Diversity Forum of 2025.

It's a chance to discuss the big issues, network with fellow members and influence Union policy, with the main meeting enhanced by special breakout groups for women members, LGBT+ members and young maritime professionals.

Breakout groups for Pride, Women and Young Maritime Professionals also take place around the main EDF meeting. The meeting will be held online only.

To take part, Nautilus members should look out for their email invitations in the run-up to the meeting.

Social media

Female Nautilus members can join the Nautilus Women's Group on Facebook to  share stories on relevant issues, network and support each other. There is also a Young Maritime Professionals Facebook group for Nautilus members.

Who to contact

Nautilus remains committed to having a dedicated female organiser available who can deal with any workplace issues or provide advice to members who wish to speak to a female representative.  Please contact Rachel Lynch by emailing rlynch@nautilusint.org.

There is also a dedicated young members organiser who can deal with workplace issues affecting members under 35. Please contact Martyn Gray on mgray@nautilusint.org or YMP@nautilusint.org.

Meet the Nautilus equality and diversity team

Equality and Diversity Forum secretary Danny McGowan

Danny McGowan heads the Nautilus Equality and Diversity Forum. He provides reports to the Union's general secretary and puts member requests in action as required. Email Danny

Young Maritime Professionals lead Martyn Gray

Martyn Gray leads the Nautilus Young Maritime Professionals (YMP) Forum and can provide advice to members who wish to speak to a younger union representative Email Martyn

Women's lead Rachel Lynch

Rachel Lynch is our organiser dedicated to assisting female members with any workplace issues or provide advice to members who wish to speak to a female representative. Email Rachel

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