Nautilus

Energy major bans crew from COVID-19-stricken countries

Nautilus has reported that a global energy major, that remains anonymous, has banned 15 seafarers from joining its oil and gas tanker fleet as part of its COVID-19 coronavirus containment strategy.

It has been reported that the company advised that seafarers from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand and Italy would not be allowed to on-sign, from Tuesday March 10.

In addition, seafarers that have visited any of...

https://safety4sea.com/energy-major-bans-crew-from-covid-19-stricken-countries/

Seafarers are denied off-signing over coronavirus fears

Nautilus received comments that seafarers who have visited Chinese ports are being denied off-signing by countries fearing the spread of coronavirus, meaning that crews could remain onboard for many additional weeks.

Off-signing is when a seafarer reaches the end of their contract of employment onboard a vessel and prepares for crew transfer and the road back home.

However, seafarers that are refused off-signing by a disembarkation country could stay onboard for many weeks, or months, depending...

https://safety4sea.com/seafarers-are-denied-off-signing-over-coronavirus-fears/

Maersk Tankers’ new parental policy leave excludes seafarers

In January, Maersk Tankers announced a new parental leave policy for their employees, enabling fathers with a paid four-week paternity leave; Nautilus now clarifies that the new policy concerns only the onshore crew of the company and not the crew onboard.

Specifically, Nautilus noted that seafarers employed by Maersk Tankers are excluded from the company’s new Parental Leave policy.

Contacting with a company’s spokesperson, Nautilus revealed that the policy is applicable to shore employees only. 

https://safety4sea.com/maersk-tankers-new-parental-policy-leave-excludes-seafarers/

Nautilus applauds UK for ratifying the MLC for fishing

Nautilus International applauded the enforcement of the ‘Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for fishing’ for providing decent working conditions for the fishing industry and protecting those working in the sector.

Specifically, the ILO 188 entitles all workers in the industry to written terms and conditions of employment, decent accommodation and food, medical care, regulated working time, repatriation, social protection and health and safety on board. Also, the convention sets minimum standards...

https://safety4sea.com/nautilus-applauds-uk-for-ratifying-the-mlc-for-fishing/

Nautilus reports ‘unpaid wages’ as top complaint for 2019

Nautilus reports that the top complaint they have been receiving by members through its helpline for 2019 was the issue of unpaid wages, an issue that is seriously affecting seafarers onboard.

Nautilus provides an emergency helpline for those in need, giving the opportunity to seafarers to discuss problems and difficulties.

It is stated that in addition to unpaid wages, other issues that seafarers faced were unfair dismissals and bullying onboard.

Concerning the issue of unpaid wages, Nautilus...

https://safety4sea.com/nautilus-reports-unpaid-wages-as-top-complaint-for-2019/

Nautilus Hails ‘Early Retirement’ Agreement For Dutch Seafarers

handelsvaart_schepen_Nautilus hails early retirement agreement for Dutch seafarers

Nautilus and Dutch shipping employers have agreed on a historic collective bargaining agreement (CBA) which gives Dutch merchant mariners an innovative framework to help them take advantage of a Netherland’s central pension agreement on early retirement.

The Union and the Dutch Association of Employers in Commercial Shipping (VWH) agreed the CBA which covers about 3,000 seafarers working on Dutch-flagged ships.

The CBA also ensures a wage increase of 6% over a two year period between 1 January...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/nautilus-hails-early-retirement-agreement-for-dutch-seafarers/

Caught in the crossfire – story of a shipmaster in the Strait of Hormuz

A fascinating interview by Nautilus with a tanker captain about transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a “stressful” and “scary” experience. One of the issues that leaps from the page is the risk to crews – and how poorly compensated they are for that. Shipping lines may be introducing war-risk surcharges, but crews are certainly not seeing any extra ‘danger’ money. Nor have they been asked whether they want to continue onboard. But, …

The post Caught in the crossfire – story of a shipmaster in the...

https://theloadstar.com/caught-in-the-crossfire-story-of-a-shipmaster-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/

Teekay and Nautilus Labs Join Hands To Improve Gas Vessel Efficiency

In a recent development, Teekay LNG Partners has announced that they have signed a full fleet partnership to enhance the efficiency of their gas vessels using US-based startup Nautilus Labs’ software solution, says an article published in Ship Technology

The partnership between Teekay LNG and Nautilus Labs started in February last year with a five-ship pilot.

Teekay’s Outlook

Teekay LNG Partners fleet performance superintendent Mark Randall said:“Nautilus ties together a number of our performance...

http://mfame.guru/teekay-and-nautilus-labs-join-hands-to-improve-gas-vessel-efficiency/

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