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Seafarers can now tap into a new training fund aimed at supporting crew who are facing redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Applicants will be eligible for up to £500 towards training that will help them get a new job in the industry.
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Thanks to @UKShipping for hosting yesterday’s webinar on our #MentalHealthAwareness training standard. Good to see that the word is getting out. Calling on all training providers to use the standard when planning MH training for #seafarers. Details here witherbyseamanship.com/a-sta…
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The #FisheriesBill has gained Royal Assent.
The Fisheries Act will enable us to manage access to our waters and build a sustainable and profitable UK #fishing industry.
Learn more: gov.uk/government/news/flags…
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Has your STCW or NEBOSH certificate run out? Need help towards the cost of a refresher? If you’re a UK based #seafarer who’s been made #redundant or lost a contract due to #COVID19 help is available from @MaritimeCharity, @MNWBUK & @trinityhouse_uk Go to marine-society.org/redundanc…
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OPEN REGISTRATION #WMUWebinar: Understanding the Effects of #COVID19 on #Seafarers. The webinar is open to anyone who wishes to join, provided space is available. There is no charge to participate. Learn more and register at: bit.ly/3mRCi88
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Looking forward to presenting the preliminary findings from 'the forgotten keyworkers: challengers faced by British seafarers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic' project on Wednesday @warsashmaritime @solentuni @SolentResearch @nautilusint @MNWBUK
OPEN REGISTRATION #WMUWebinar: Understanding the Effects of #COVID19 on #Seafarers. The webinar is open to anyone who wishes to join, provided space is available. There is no charge to participate. Learn more and register at: bit.ly/3mRCi88
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We are urging the UK government to ensure the merchant navy is not forgotten as it announces a new boost to military spending.
Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson said: 'Further investment is crucial if the UK is to maintain and grow the UK flag and UK seafarers'
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The Covid-19 crisis has created excessive levels of work-related stress among seafarers that require urgent remedial action to be taken by owners and managers, a new study has warned.
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#CareerPaths: Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Programme Director, @UKPandI discusses about her role in the #MentalHealth department and highlights the importance of #GenderEquality inside the shipping industry. 👷♀️👷♂️ ow.ly/YLrv50CpSVu
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Warm congratulations are in order for eight Nautilus members who have been recognised with British shipping's highest honour, the 2020 Merchant Navy Medal.
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We’re getting a steady stream of applications to our #retraining bursary for UK #seafarers who've lost work due to #COVID19 so get yours in asap. Even if it costs over £500 we can help towards it. Thanks to @MaritimeCharity @MNWBUK @trinityhouse_uk . Apply marine-society.org/redundanc…
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The @seahospital are pleased to announce that Merchant Navy seafarers and fishing crew can now access free physiotherapy consultations.
Read more in the Maritime Charity Column.
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.@IMOHQ approves new emissions measure for ships bit.ly/3kD1T2X
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The Chamber’s @mntbuk & MCG’s Mental Health Awareness webinar will take place next week on the 24 November book your place here ukchamberofshipping.com/even…
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Thanks to @RMTunion for helping spread the word about the @Maritimecharity #redundancy and #retraining bursary fund available to any #seafarer out of work due to #COVID19. Apply now through @MarineSociety for grants up to £500. Funded by @MaritimeCharity @MNWBUK @trinityhouse_uk
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Powerful stuff: @TheSecretCapt blogs for @tradewindsnews about seafarers' distress during #coronavirus. 'The truth is that we are an afterthought, and employers are making large profits out of keeping crew on board.'
bit.ly/36LRddE @nautilusint
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With seafarers recognised as key workers and critical to supply chains they should be added to the list of frontline workers to receive Covid-19 protections, according to Nautilus International.
#seafarersarekeyworkers
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As we enter 2nd #lockdown the #maritime welfare charities are stepping up to the plate once more. Read about initiatives from @trinityhouse_uk @MNWBUK @MarineSociety @seahospital and @LR_Foundation in @MaritimeCharity Chairman Graham Hockley's latest blog seafarers.uk/news/entering-a…
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You can now watch the whole 2020 Maritime UK Awards ceremony here 👇 #MaritimeUK20
Campaigning for seafarers retweeted
Seafarers can now tap into a new training fund aimed at supporting crew who are facing redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Applicants will be eligible for up to £500 towards training that will help them get a new job in the industry.
nautilusint.org/en/news-insi…