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Simon Grainge, chief executive at the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), highlights the importance of the right to feel safe onboard both physically and psychologically and the charity's Safe at Sea campaign

Nautilus International's head of industrial Micky Smyth visited members employed by CalMac onboard the new long-awaited Scottish lifeline ferry the MV Glen Sannox on 19 February 2025.

At least four oil tankers have been hit with explosions so far this year — all of them having visited Russia’s territorial waters in the weeks prior to the blasts happening.

A fatal engine room fire aboard the cargo vessel Stride, which claimed two lives and resulted in $12 million in total losses, was caused by the installation of an incorrect...

MSC Cruises‘ newest LNG-powered flagship, MSC World America, has successfully completed intensive sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in the vessel’s preparation for its inaugural Caribbean...

The master of the German-registered fishing trawler MFV Helen Mary faces seven charges under sea-fisheries law following an inspection in Irish waters, marking another chapter in the vessel’s controversial history....

Italian prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation over an explosion last weekend that damaged an oil tanker anchored off the coast of northern Italy, the chief prosecutor of the city of Genoa said on Thursday.

(Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the US is prepared to either...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has raised significant concerns about emerging flag states potentially being used to circumvent international sanctions, according to its latest Flag State Performance Table. Four...

Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and tanker leader Hafnia announced today the formation of Seascale Energy—a joint venture combining their bunker operations to transform marine fuel procurement. The new entity, which...

Environmental groups on Wednesday moved in court to block President Donald Trump’s administration from allowing offshore oil drilling along broad swaths of U.S. coastline, in what appeared to be the first legal challenges to the Republicans’ efforts to boost fossil fuel production.

Three Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Australia’s largest city, Sydney, in a rare show of military might that will likely test diplomatic ties between Canberra and Beijing.

Salvage teams have successfully boarded the grounded containership MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s coast as response efforts continue amid challenging sea conditions. The Canadian Coast Guard reports that no pollution...

By Marianna Parraga and Kemol King GEORGETOWN, Feb 19 (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil plans to boost natural gas output and supply in Guyana through a large-scale project announced on Wednesday, following the government’s...

Nautilus International is strengthening its support for yacht crew by welcoming Venture Yacht Crew as its latest strategic partner — bringing the total number of partners in the yacht sector to 28.

As the UK marks LGBT+ History Month this February, researcher Dr Jo Stanley finds some encouraging historical flickers of support for gay members in 20th century maritime trade unions

What is neurodiversity, and are you already working with a neurodiverse seafarer without even realising it? Rob Coston spoke to Daniel Smith from charity NeurodiversAtSea to find out

2024 Nautilus Slater Fund awardee Dean Hodgson is a now a trainee dynamic positioning (DP) operator and second officer working for North star on the Grampian Explorer. He explains how hard work and a helping hand from the Fund have finally paid off.

Maternity and pregnancy rights, cadet training, and maritime recruitment and retention were among a range of maritime career challenges debated at the Union's most recent Equality and Diversity Forum.

Nautilus International is proud to be supporting the TUC's HeartUnions Week, which runs from 10-16 February 2025 – and we're asking our members to help out by encouraging other people onboard to join the Union.

Nautilus International's head of industrial Micky Smyth visited members employed by Heyn Engineering onboard the research vessel RV Corystes at Belfast Port on 1 February 2025.

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@JoeTheSailor has been entertaining and educating a global audience of millions with his engaging TikTok and Instragram videos. Now on pod and vod in conversation with Nautilus!

Nautilus cadet organiser Rachel Lynch will be visiting two maritime colleges this February.

Nautilus caseworkers have continued their record-breaking work ensuring mariners are getting the financial benefits and grants to which they are are entitled – helping generate over £1.2m for 753 retired seafarers in 2024.

Nautilus Welfare Fund caseworker Ruth O’Brien has helped Mariners' Park residents forge community links with charity networks in order to support care leavers.

The new year presents us with an opportunity to reflect on our shared achievements and set the course for an ambitious and impactful year ahead, says Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson.

Maritime professionals who identify as neurodivergent are invited to join a new speaker bank run by NeurodiversAtSea.

One of Britain's most important historic vessels has received a £225,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to secure its future.

Nautilus member Captain Chris Durham discusses his route to becoming a master onboard a hybrid first MY Savanna, why crew welfare is important and how toembrace sustainable fuels.