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United Kingdom
UK must embrace cabotage to safeguard maritime jobs and seafaring skills
Nautilus International general secretary Mark Dickinson has sounded the alarm on the urgent need for the UK to adopt robust cabotage legislation.
Industrial
Stena Line provides cancer screening tests for employees aged 40+
Health and safety
Exposing a yacht safety crisis
Campaigning
Nautilus backs ITF call for seafarer-centred decarbonisation
International
Union pushes for Just Transition at new fuels training launch
Health and safety
Dreadnought update: progress for Union on recovering disrupted seafarer medical service
Government
Contribute to UK government survey that will help shape seafarer training
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
Working for members
Events
Event
Professional and Technical Forum
29 October 2025 13:30 - 15:30
Professional and Technical Forum
Venue: Online - members can register now!
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!