Acts and Rules

A person wishing to be registered with the Seafarers’ Welfare Fund, either as Active or Retired, shall meet the following criteria: –

The seafarer must be a Mauritian Citizen and holder of a Mauritian Discharge Book;
The seafarer must be registered with the Shipping Division of the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries;
The seafarer must not have been found guilty by a Court of law of any offence punishable by imprisonment;
Any seafarer who misbehaves within the premises of the Seafarers’ Welfare Fund or any related body (Shipping Office, Ministry) such as using abusive language will be subjected to a disciplinary board; and,
Seafarers serving in hospitality or hotel-related services on cruise ships shall not be eligible.

Eligibility criteria for a seafarer to be considered as a Registered Active Seafarer at the SWF: –

The Seafarer should have been at sea at least once during the last five (5) years to be considered as active.
The seafarer must have sea service of at least two (2) years which shall be attested by a record of sea service obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Shipping.

Eligibility criteria for a seafarer to be considered as a Registered Retired Seafarer at the SWF: –

The retired seafarer should be above sixty (60) years unless retired on medical ground;
The retired seafarer should reckon an aggregate period of at least 8 years of sea-time including four (4) days monthly leave.

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