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Podcasts from Nautilus
Just hire more crew: second officer Cassie Mead on sustainability, mental health, and demanding better for seafarers
Podcasts from Nautilus
Navigating change: Captain Phil Day on training challenges and preparing seafarers for new fuels
Members at work
Piracy, conflict zones, seafarer welfare… and almost becoming an actor: the remarkable journey of Captain James Hofton
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
Members at work
Breaking barriers and channelling her sea DNA: in conversation with Captain Inger Thorhauge
Members at work
Leading with experience: the CalMac master keeping island communities connected
Welfare
Charting a course through UK maritime pensions – how Nautilus supports members
Technology
Setting standards for seafarers
Industrial
Elinor Cheason: protecting seafarers' rights as an ITF inspector
Health and safety
Yacht safety concerns in the spotlight
Equality
Reflections on a unique maritime career
Welfare
UK seafarers face 'vanishing communities' as new report warns of 40% decline by 2040
Health and safety
Breaking the silence on shipping's sexual offences
Health and safety
Still sleepless at sea: worrying health research findings from SIRC
International
ITF inspector Helen Meldrum
Industrial
Support fellow members: learn how to be a lay rep
Welfare
Princess Royal opens Nautilus House at Mariners' Park
Welfare
Young talent sets sail as T-Level students chart careers in care at Nautilus Mariners' Park
Industrial
Meet the new Nautilus Royal Fleet Auxiliary liaison officer
Members at work
Navigating a yacht career with Captain Chris Durham
Welfare
An ITF inspector at work
Members at work
Charting a career with the Nautilus Slater Fund: from AB to Officer of the Watch
Campaigning
Working at sea with ADHD
International
Fight for union recognition continues for US deck officers despite historic mandate
Podcasts from Nautilus
From construction sites to cargo holds: how one engineer is championing sustainability and supporting the next generation of seafarers
Podcasts from Nautilus
The garbage men of the sea
Podcasts from Nautilus
Off course podcast : series 3 - join us for a sideways look at life at sea
Podcasts from Nautilus
The maritime influencers: @ JoeTheSailor
Podcasts from Nautilus
Travel with Liberty: from social media side hustle to a new kind of maritime career
Podcasts from Nautilus
Time out with a trailblazing third officer
Podcasts from Nautilus
Embracing traditional navigation in the digital age
Podcasts from Nautilus
The TikTok Captain demystifying container shipping
Podcasts from Nautilus
The life of a superyacht chef: long hours, big rewards
Telegraph magazine
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International
FAQ: guidance for members on the situation in the Middle East
Industrial
Nautilus river cruise social partnership helps SijFa Cruises navigate crew relations
Education and training
Yacht crew: check training providers before enrolling
International
IMO member states agree to work together on evacuation plan for Persian Gulf
Nautilus news
Flag state failures putting seafarers at risk in Persian Gulf: Union renews calls for safe passage
International
Nautilus requests MIN reassessment to ensure timely repatriation
Education and training
Nautilus visits UKSA to support future yacht crew
Members at work
From sea cadet to chief mate: Nautilus catches up with third officer member Gareth Hampton
Netherlands
Nautilus pressure wins Middle East hazard pay from Dutch shipowners
International
Unions warn of inland waterway skills and digitalisation challenges
Health and safety
Poor watchkeeping blamed for fatal North Sea Verity–Polesie collision
Health and safety
Spirit of Discovery propulsion failure highlights 'clear lessons' on safety and decision making
International
Advice to UK shipowners operating in the Persian Gulf following 'Warlike' designation
Equality
Nautilus marks International Women's Day with a call to modernise maritime workplaces
International
UK designates Strait of Hormuz a warlike area
Health and safety
IBF designates Strait of Hormuz a Warlike area
Industrial
Nautilus pays respects on anniversary of Herald of Free Enterprise disaster
Nautilus news
Nautilus achieves significant step forward in maritime menopause support
General secretary message
A final message from the general secretary
Welfare
Nautilus Care Home manager secures national gong at Great British Care Awards
Opinion
David Appleton: Members speak up on STCW
International
Nautilus International calls for seafarer protections as Middle East conflict disrupts key shipping routes
International
Two decades on, the MLC has delivered real wins for seafarers
Welfare
Nautilus caseworker receives award for service to seafarers
International
ITF Seafarers' Trust celebrates 20-year MLC anniversary with funding to promote seafarers' rights in the Arab World
International
Maritime Labour Convention: 20 years of advancing social dialogue and decent work at sea
Industrial
RFA officers vote for strike action
Campaigning
Enhanced employment rights heading your way
Nautilus news
Nautilus remembers David Dearsley
Campaigning
UK Employment Rights Act: a win for seafarers?
Opinion
Time to fix flags of convenience
Industrial
Why it pays to be a Nautilus member in the yacht industry
Campaigning
Taking members' concerns to the decision makers
Education and training
Deck and engineer officers urged to take part in Green Skills training survey
Health and safety
MCA urged to issue new safety guidance for non‑SOLAS vessels after fatal 2023 pilot ladder accident
Health and safety
MAIB 2025 data shows persistent risk of accidents
International
ITF warns seafarer abandonment has reached record levels
Colleges
Cadets Q&A: Ask the expert
Technology
Young members urged to support campaign for human-led workplaces
Equality
Why DEI isn't a dirty word in maritime
Industrial
Pay victory at Lloyd's Register
Welfare
Focus on Mariners' Park: dealing with dementia? You can depend on us
Government
Pension justice now!
International
How the ITF's FOC campaign supports seafarers
International