The MUA and the surfing community of the South Coast is deeply saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of MUA member and Integrated Rating Nathan Bartlett at Jervis Bay.

A deeply respected seafarer and South Coast surfer, father, husband, brother, and one of Australian surfing’s great underground chargers, tragically passed away while surfing in Jervis Bay this week.

Nathan was a father to a young family, and comrade to many friends and workers in the maritime industry.

Nathan was an enthusiastic and committed union member, an internationalist and friend to many in the trade union and surfing communities.

We are raising funds to assist his family through this harrowing and tragic period.

This GoFundMe campaign is being run by Paddy Crumlin with administrative support from the Maritime Union of Australia’s National Office. For any questions or for further information, call the MUA’s National Office on 02 9267 9134 during business hours.