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October 2010 | nautilusint.org | telegraph | 37 NAUTILUS ELECTIONS Category 1. Navigators, inc. Shipmasters 2. Engineers inc. ETOs/Elec/RO 3. Ratings 4. Inland Navigation 5. Other Particular Categories inc. Hotel Services & Shore-based members TOTALS 2011 Elections UK Seats NL Seats Total Seats No. of seats Vacancies No. of seats Vacancies 14 12 2 1 3 32 11 6 10 6 1 1 0 0 24 1 by-election by-election 2 1 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 8 (incl. 1 dual) Have YOU thought of standing for council Picture: Andrew Wiard FOR CANDIDATES nomination form A This form MUST be completed by the candidate and in addition may be used by one or more supporters. It MUST be returned, by 1700hrs on Wednesday 19 January 2011, to: Nautilus International Head Office, Oceanair House, 750-760 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3BB. tel: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 fax: +44 (0)20 8530 1015 Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CANDIDATE Electoral Category Name Mem No Address Postcode Tel no Rank Company I wish to stand for election in the 2011 Council elections. I declare that I am a full member of Nautilus International in the above mentioned category and am in conformity with the rules of the Union. Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPPORTERS I wish to support the nomination of the above named for election to Council in the election category shown. I confirm that I am a full member in the same electoral category. 1. Name Mem No Address Postcode Rank Signature Tel no Company Date 2. Name Mem No Address Postcode Rank Signature Tel no Company Date Nautilus Council Elections 2011 FOR SUPPORTERS nomination form B This form can be completed by one or more supporters. More than one form can be used. The candidate MUST, in addition, complete, sign and return a Form A. Forms MUST be returned, by 1700hrs on Wednesday 19 January 2011, to: Nautilus International Head Office, Oceanair House, 750-760 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3BB. tel: +44 (0)20 8989 6677 fax: +44 (0)20 8530 1015 Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPPORTERS Electoral Category Name of Candidate I wish to support Candidate’s Address Postcode Candidate’s Mem No 1. I wish to support the nomination of the above named for election to Council in the election category shown. I confirm that I am a full member in the same electoral category. Name Address Postcode Rank Signature Date Mem No Tel no Company 2. I wish to support the nomination of the above named for election to Council in the election category shown. I confirm that I am a full member in the same electoral category. Name Address Postcode Rank Signature Date Mem No Tel no Company Nautilus Council Elections 2011 Are you concerned about issues such as training, safety, criminalisation and piracy Do you want to see action to improve pay and conditions for maritime professionals AMany members are concerned about the challenges ahead in our industry and have ideas for helping Nautilus International to meet those challenges. Members are therefore encouraged to stand for election to the Council, which is the Union’s governing body. The Council is also the Trustee of the Nautilus Welfare Fund, which is the registered charity administered by Nautilus International. With the Union still only a little over one year old now is an important time to stand. The Council is made up Aof serving members like yourself, each elected to serve a four-year term. 24 of the 32 places will be for members of the UK branch and eight places will be for members of the Netherlands branch. Elections are held on a rolling basis, which normally means that just about half the Council places come up for election each year. The table shows the number of seats and also those vacancies which are for election in 2011. The table also shows the split between NL and UK. Full paid-up members (including cadets ) in categories for which there are vacancies (see box above) are entitled to stand for election. Nomination forms for the elections are being sent to full members’ home addresses. First, check there is a Avacancy in your category. Then fill in the top half of Form A and get two other full members — also paid-up and in the same category as you — to add their names, addresses, membership numbers, signature and date of signing in the appropriate space, to reach head office by 1700 hrs on Tuesday 19th January 2011. If you can’t personally Aget the signatures of your supporters (they may sail on different ships, for instance) fill in the top half of Form A yourself and send it to head office. Ask your supporters to fill in Form B and send it in separately — both forms must reach head office by 1700 on Tuesday 19 January 2011. “ Please use this chance to stand up for what you believe in ” Mark Dickinson, Nautilus general secretary
38 | telegraph | nautilusint.org | October 2010 SEAFARER WELFARE Boxing clever over satcoms Seafarers should benefit from a new ‘one-stop shop’ integrated maritime communications system that was launched in London last month... Globe Wireless runs a 24/7 support desk for users of its systems The Globe i250 voice and data communications router incorporates a FleetBroadband 250 terminal and is designed to fit into a 19-inch rack J ’Built for mariners by mariners’ is the sales pitch behind a new maritime communications system launched last month by the US-based company Globe Wireless. The firm claims its new Globe iFusion system should deliver major benefits to seafarers — opening up a range of new options for keeping in touch while at sea, with instant access to voice calling, SMS and email via mobile phones. Specifically designed for IP satellite services, Globe iFusion incorporates Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband 250 and aims to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ that fully integrates all shipboard satellite communications with shore-side administrative control, GSM voice and data, firewalls, and crew communications in a single system. Company president Frank Coles — a former Merchant Navy shipmaster — says the integrated system will avoid the ‘spaghetti junction’ that ships usually require to provide such a range of services. ‘This is an industry first and represents a new phase in maritime communications,’ he told the Telegraph. ‘What we have is a single box that takes care of all the ship’s business and crew communications, and fuses service, applications and support into a single platform.’ The Globe i250 allows the user to make voice calls using a GSM handset or a normal fixed-line telephone, and to send and receive emails and faxes, browse the internet, and upload or download files. A shore-based portal takes care of the configuration and maintenance of the system, allowing companies to administer user profiles, browsing capabilities, firewall settings, spending limits and least cost network routeing. To access the onboard GSM, seafarers will need to use a Globe Wireless SIM card and an unlocked mobile phone. Once a prepaid account is set up, the crew member will have instant access to voice calling, SMS and e-mail via their mobile phone. Voice calls will be charged at a flat rate of 55 cents per minute, anywhere in the world, and the system enables mobile phones to be used to make free calls to others onboard. SMS will cost around 25 cents, while e-mail will be charged at $5.50 per megabyte. Globe Wireless — which already provides services for more than 550 companies operating some 10,000 ships — says the system will give seafarers much more privacy when they make calls home. It displays call costs and the amount remaining on the account, as well as allowing ‘virtual’ reloads. The account can also follow seafarers from ship to ship within a company fleet. Mr Coles said Globe iFusion is the result of three years of planning and its launch follows successful three-week trials onboard two US containerships, the Washington Express and the Charleston Express. Described as a ‘plug and play’ system, Globe iFusion can be easily installed onboard and is suitable for ships of all sizes. Globe will provide hardware, installation, airtime, applications and maintenance as part of the package, as required. The company says that it will be offering the complete integrated onboard setup for a price of US$12,000 — which, it claims, is some $8,000 less than the cost of providing all the elements of the package separately. ‘The fact that it is all in one box makes it easier to install and maintain,’ Mr Coles added. ‘The user experience is more akin to what you would have on an iPhone, and in most cases will be better than you would normally get on a mobile. We believe it adds up to a major step forward in maritime communications.’ Training Opportunities DECK • Officer of the Watch Classroom - dates on application Flexible Route - start anytime Upgrade Modules - start anytime • Chief Mate Classroom - dates on application Flexible Route - start anytime • Master Orals dates on application • Deck Oral Preparation Courses for all Certificates dates on application • Class 1 & 2 Fishing Courses dates on application NAUTICAL CATERING • Food Hygiene Courses on request (Basic/Cert/Diploma) • Ships Cooks Certificates of Competency Part 1 & Part 2: 6 week course • Highers: 4 week course Dates for the above courses are on application ENGINEERING • Chief Engineer 111/2 (Class 1) 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011, 2 Sept 2011 • 2nd Engineer 111/2 (Class 2) 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011, 2 Sept 2011 ENGINEERING (continued) • EOOW (Class 4) all pathways 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011, 2 Sept 2011 • 2nd Engineer 111/3 (Class 3) 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011, 2 Sept 2011 • Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer EK only Courses 25 Oct 2010, 7 Feb 2011, 6 June 2011 • 2nd Engineer 111/2 (Class 2) with direct entry to Chief Engineer Academic Subjects 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011, 2 Sept 2011 ELECTRICAL To book a place on the following short courses, contact: Marine Booking Centre, Tel: +44 (0)191 427 3772, Fax: +44 (0)191 427 3918, E-mail: marineshortcourse@stc.ac.uk SHORT COURSES • Abrasive Wheels • Compass Adjusters - Distance Learning • Control and Instrumentation • ECDIS • Diesel Electrical Propulsion • Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas 15 Nov 2010, 24 Jan 2011, 13 June 2011 • GMDSS SRC • GMDSS Radio Maintenance • IMDG Dangerous Goods 3 Jan 2011, 18 April 2011 • Marine Control • Marine Electrical Maintenance 8 Nov 2010, 31 Jan 2011, 27 June 2011 • OPITO Approved Offshore Safety Bridge, Engine and Cargo Simulation • Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance • Refrigeration 18 April 2011 • Shipboard Safety Officer • GMDSS GOC • Ship Security Officer 1 Nov 2010, 15 Nov 2011, 14 March 2011, 9 May 2011, 6 June 2011, 4 July 2011 • STCW 95 short courses required for MCA Certification • High Voltage Awareness 5 Nov 2010, 17 Jan 2011, 7 March 2011, 16 May 2011, 20 June 2011 • Tanker Familiarisation • GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate • Tanker Safety Courses, Oil, Gas, Chemical Advanced Inert Gas + Crude 25 April 2011 Oil Washing • GMDSS Long Range Certificate • VTS Operators and Supervisors 7 March 2011 • Welding Appreciation For further information on marine courses, contact: Tel: +44 (0)191 427 3900 | E-mail: marine@stc.ac.uk | Web: www.stc.ac.uk South Tyneside College, St. George’s Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6ET and Marine Safety Training Centre (MSTC), Wapping Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1LQ
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