NUSI WELFARE BENEFITS

NUSI WELFARE BENEFITS FOR SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILY

Circular no. 31 of 2021 15th October, 2021 Dear brothers and sisters, Sub: Details of welfare benefits for seafarers and family There are many welfare benefits for seafarers and their family members under the initiatives of National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), the offices of the Seamens’ Provident Fund (SPF) and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS). All benefits are strictly as per guidelines of applicable schemes respectively. Thousands of our seafarers have benefitted over the years. But some of our seafarers are not even aware of the welfare initiatives. NUSI wants all our seafarers to be aware so that they can get the benefits as per eligibility. You can also send an email to nusi@nusi.org.in or visit our Website: www.nusi.org.in for any further guidance in these matters. Initiatives of National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) For decades, NUSI has negotiated secure terms and conditions on Indian and foreign flagships. NUSI members serving on merchant ships and cruise ships can take the benefit for themselves or their family members which is at the same level for serving, retired or deceased seafarers. 1. “NUSI SAKSHAM” – Skill Enhancement initiatives. Presently courses are done online during the pandemic. Send an email to nusisaksham@gmail.com if you are interested. 2. “NUSI SAMVAD” Free Wi-Fi for seafarers in hostel 3. “NUSI SUBSIDY SCHEME” Food Subsidy in hostel 4. “NUSI SHIKSHA ABHIYAN” Education Grant for children of seafarers 5. “NUSI SCHOLAR” Financial assistance for scoring highest marks in SSC 6. “NUSI SCHOLARSHIP” Higher studies grant for children of seafarers after graduation 7. “NUSI STRI SIKHSHA ABHIYAN” Education Grant for wives of seafarers 8. “NUSI SEEKHO – PARDES” Financial Support to children of seafarers for studies abroad 9. “NUSI SUVIDYA” Financial Support for professional courses 10. “NUSI SWAASTH SAHYOG” Financial Assistance in medical cases for seafarers and their families 11. “NUSI SUKHADALAY” Recreational Holiday Home 12. “NUSI SILAI CLASSES” Sewing Classes for family members of seafarers 13. “NUSI SAHARA” Free wellbeing counselling helpline for all ranks of seafarers and their families –TollFree Number -1800-102-5110orWhats app Number – 98339 91880 14. “NUSI SENIOR SEAFARERS” Home for Senior Seafarers 15. “NUSI SAHELI SWAYAM ROZKAR YOJANA” – Self-help for women in family of seafarers 16. “NUSI SALAAH” - Professional Career Counselling for children and women family members of all ranks of seafarers. Send email to nusi.salaah@gmail.com 17. “NUSI SKILLS SUPPORT” - Financial assistance to NUSI members for STCW and skill courses. NUSI Skills Support link: https://forms.gle/va19j4uZghDTvK9e8before 31st March, 2022 18. “NUSI KAAM KI BAAT”- Virtual interaction with seafarer’s every Saturday at 1200 hrs through NUSI Facebook page, NUSI Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/nusiindia/ 19. “NUSI SPOKEN ENGLISH” course to improve English including computer classes 20. NUSI agreements on Indian and foreign flag vessels have social benefits of provident fund, gratuity and rehabilitation NUSI Union App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.adzlab.nusi NUSI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nusiindia/ NUSI Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NationalUnionofSeafarersofIndia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbdulganiSerang Initiatives of Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) under the Director General of Shipping For details and eligibility, you should send an email to swfs1966@gmail.com. For covid related inquiries send an email to swfs.covid19assistance@gmail.com / swfs.coronavirus20assistance@gmail.com Website: www.dgshipping.gov.in 1. “Maternity Benefit Scheme for female seafarers” - Such financial assistance shall be paid for two deliveries to eligible Indian female seafarer 2. “Invalidity Benefit Scheme” - The scheme, is applicable to seafarer holding CDC book last recruited / engaged by Indian ship-owners or through registered RPS, for either Indian or foreign flag vessels, before the occurrence of an injury, due to which he/she became permanently unfit for the seafaring profession. 3. “Survival Benefit Scheme” - The scheme is applicable to seafarer holding CDC book last recruited / engaged by the Indian ship-owners or through registered RPSfor either Indian or foreign flag vessels, before their death. 4. “Ex-gratia Assistance on Death Scheme (EAD)” – Assistance for seafarers having registration books(Red Book) 5. “Old age Benefit Scheme” - The scheme is applicable to seafarer holding CDC book attaining the age of 65 (sixty-five) years on 1st January 2019 or thereafter 6. “Family Benefit Scheme” - The scheme is applicable to children for pre-sea training or post-graduation courses 7. “SWFS – NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (COVID 19 ASSISTANCE SCHEME)” - All seafarer’s holding Indian CDC and their families are covered under the scheme for Covid treatment and for financial assistance in case of death 8. Gratuity as per NUSI agreements is deposited in the office of SWFS. All seafarers should check and confirm the same after every sign-off. Do not wait till your retirement. Initiatives of Seamens Provident Fund (SPF)under the Director General of Shipping For details and eligibility, you should send an email to employeecommr@spfo.gov.in Website link: www.spfo.gov.in 1. FINAL withdrawal of Provident Fund as per SPF Act, 1966. Purpose of Non-refundable withdrawal Percentage 2. Unemployment - 10% of seafarers contribution 3. Medical - 25% of seafarers contribution 4. House Construction - 75% of seafarers & employers contribution 5. House Repair - 25% of seafarers contribution 6. Marriage & Higher Education - 50% of seafarers contribution 7. Provident Fund as per NUSI agreements is deposited in the office of the SPF. All seafarers should check and confirm the same after every sign-off. Fill up your nomination forms also if you love your family. Do not wait till your retirement. With warm regards, (Abdulgani Y. Serang) General Secretary-cum-Treasurer Executive Board Member – ITF Vice Chair, ITF Seafarers Section- Asia Pacific Region Vice Chair, ITF Asia Pacific Region @abdulgani

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