So been a Nautilus member throughout my cadetship, mainly for the free copy of the telegraph. It was only about ?20 or so for the year so really there was no reason not to do it. However, upon qualifying I have been informed that my membership will now cost me ten times that much! ?20 a month or ?240 odd for the year. Seems a bit steep. Been a member of trade unions in the past and they cost about half of that. So, basically, other than the free newspapers what tangible benefits am I going to get that are worthwhile and would people recommend it?
Whilst I was a cadet I didn't really pay much attention to the benefits because it was so cheap to be a member, plus I didn't have a COC at the time so things like certificate insurance didn't really apply.
Has anyone actually had to use their certificate insurance, legal protection or any other benefits or know anyone who has? Any good? Or are there alternatives? I mean, I like the idea of knowing exactly where to go for legal advice if I crash a ship and end up in jail in Singapore or something, but at the same time if it turns out their legal protection is actually pretty crap then there's not really much point is there?
Whilst I was a cadet I didn't really pay much attention to the benefits because it was so cheap to be a member, plus I didn't have a COC at the time so things like certificate insurance didn't really apply.
Has anyone actually had to use their certificate insurance, legal protection or any other benefits or know anyone who has? Any good? Or are there alternatives? I mean, I like the idea of knowing exactly where to go for legal advice if I crash a ship and end up in jail in Singapore or something, but at the same time if it turns out their legal protection is actually pretty crap then there's not really much point is there?
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