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Nautilus news
Poppies of respect for maritime professionals at remembrance events
Nautilus members and officials from the UK and the Netherlands paid their respects to Merchant Navy seafarers killed in global conflicts at 2025 Remembrance ceremonies held in London and Wallasey.
Campaigning
Nautilus takes silver for global advocacy supporting maritime professionals
United Kingdom
UK must embrace cabotage to safeguard maritime jobs and seafaring skills
Industrial
Stena Line provides cancer screening tests for employees aged 40+
Welfare
Nautilus supports new superyacht crew welfare partnership
Health and safety
Dreadnought update: progress for Union on recovering disrupted seafarer medical service
Equality
Reflections on a unique maritime career
Members at work
From 'dirty British coaster' to maritime medal: Nautilus member Phil Day's journey at sea
Members at work
Breaking barriers and channelling her sea DNA: in conversation with Captain Inger Thorhauge
Members at work
Mastering a maritime career: from ferry carpark marshal to captain
Members at work
Navigating a yacht career with Captain Chris Durham
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Events
Completed event
Equality and diversity
13 November 2025 14:00 - 16:00
Equality and Diversity Forum
Venue: Registrations are now open for this online membership event.
Event
Branch conferences
19 November 2025 09:00 - 17:00
UK Branch Conference 2025
Venue: Members – register before 14 November and join us either face to face at the Holiday Inn Liverpool (Lime Street) or online at this hybrid event spotlighting maritime employment rights!