Where we work
Nautilus International has members in waterborne transport sectors all over the world – from deepsea oil tankers to river cruises.
Passenger vessels
Nautilus yacht hub
Nautilus International is the world-leading specialist trade union for superyacht crew. Wherever you're from, wherever you work, we are here to support you.
Cruiseships
On cruiseships, it's common to find concentrations of British or Dutch officers.
Ferries
Skilled British and Dutch seafarers are much sought-after in this competitive sector.
Sea-going vessels
Sea-going vessels
Our members can be found on all sorts of sea-going vessels – from car carriers and containerships, to cruiseships, dredging and hydraulic engineering, ferries and general cargo ships.
Car carriers
Nautilus members can be found on car carriers worldwide, including many vessels in European ports.
Containerships
Worldwide, there is a good chance of finding a Nautilus member onboard a containership.
Dredging and hydraulic engineering
Dredging is perhaps the best-known type of hydraulic engineering; but's there's so much more.
General cargo
The 'general cargo' category covers bulk carriers and coasters. Members tend to operate in Europe.
Specialist vessels
Nautilus members do not all work on vessels transporting freight or passengers.
Tankers
Tankers can carry oil, chemicals or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).