Sascha Meijer, assistant general secretary of Nautilus International, highlighted the urgent need for women’s rights in the maritime sector during a networking event on March 9. She emphasized ongoing challenges like slower career advancement and harassment, calling for accountability and modernized work practices to support both women and men in the industry.
Merchant seafarers stranded on Dutch vessels in the Middle East will now receive hazard pay equal to double their salaries. This significant change, facilitated by Nautilus International, comes after negotiations led to the reclassification of the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas as ‘War Zones,’ ensuring better compensation for those affected.
Nautilus International has welcomed Peter Hebblethwaite’s exit from P&O Ferries, viewing it as a chance to prioritize maritime professionals’ rights. His tenure was marked by the unlawful dismissal of 786 seafarers in 2022, prompting calls for accountability and stronger employment protections. The union urges new leadership to engage constructively with trade unions.
Nautilus International members at the Union’s UK Branch Conference, held online on November 20, 2024, voted unanimously for two motions. The first motion supports striking seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, highlighting concerns over long hours, low pay, and poor working conditions. The second motion commits Nautilus to campaign for responsible AI use.
Seafarers from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary brought their fight for fair pay to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool ahead of planned strikes by RMT and Nautilus International members. The unions are demanding fair wages, criticizing the government for neglecting essential workers and calling for tangible support instead of empty promises.
