Nautilus International pledges end to wind farm Visa waivers

Nautilus International is calling for an end to Visa waivers in the offshore wind sector, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the government is investing a further £160m into floating wind farm construction and deployment.

"As the UK government looks to expand the country’s successful offshore wind industry, it is essential to remove this obstacle to promoting job opportunities for local labour in the sector," said Nautilus International general secretary Mark Dickinson. The Union has long campaigned for an end to the immigration waivers, which have been repeatedly extended by the British government. The current waiver scheme lasts until 1 July 2022 and allows offshore wind companies to employ non-UK crew without Visas, typically on lower... ... More: Official Press Release Nautilus International

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