Nautilus banner outside the TUC union rights rally, Central Hall, London, 2 November 2015. Photo Workers.
- Provide 100 per cent financial support for the cost of training UK-resident seafarers to avoid a serious maritime skills shortage within the next decade.
- Review ship-owner tax relief schemes (Tonnage Tax), so the UK remains attractive to owners whilst promoting the training and employment of UK-resident seafarers.
- Maximise the employment of British seafarers in UK shipping.
- Develop a national maritime strategy with support from trade unions, government and industry.
- Invest in UK maritime education and training so Britain retains its world-leading status.
- End support for the Red Ensign Group of registers and encourage British ship owners to return to the UK Ship Register.
- Improve the system for issuing foreign seafarers with Certificates of Equivalent Competency (CEC) to deliver more opportunities for British seafarers.
- Apply the National Minimum Wage (and the National Living Wage) and the Equality Act to all vessels engaged in UK waters.
- Promote the employment of UK-resident seafarers on routes between UK ports including the North Sea offshore sector.
- Maintain all existing health, safety, environmental and employment legislation following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
• The full text of the Charter for Jobs is available at www.nautilusint.org
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