Seamens' Provident Fund

iAbout This Scheme

The Seamens' Provident Fund is a statutory provident fund for merchant marine sailors under the Seamens' Provident Fund Act 1966, administered by the Seamens' Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It provides retirement, disability, and death benefits for Indian seafarers.

🎁Key Benefits

• Provident fund accumulation for seafarers
• Disability and death benefits
• Nomination facility for nominee benefits
• Member can withdraw on retirement or resignation

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Indian seafarers employed on Indian ships as defined under Merchant Shipping Act

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions