FAMILY BENEFIT WELFARE SCHEME

• ₹50,000 (daughter or son of the seafarer) on completion of Pre-Sea training course from DGS approved Training Institute & obtains CDC & (₹1,00,000/- for completion of course on or after 27.01.2026).
• ₹25,000 (daughter or son of the seafarer) on completion of post-graduation full time 2 years Degree/Diploma course (other than maritime stream) approved by Indian University / AICTE. & (₹ 50,000/- for completion of course on or after 27.01.2026).
• The seafarer should have minimum 6 months sea service after 01.04.2014.
• Application to be submitted within 12 months of course completion.

DETAILS OF THE “FAMILY BENEFIT WELFARE SCHEME'' FOR THE INDIAN SEAFARERS WITH EFFECT FROM 01.01.2019

• Pursuant to the objects of the Seafarers' Welfare Fund Society (hereinafter referred to as the Society) as defined in Article 3(XV) of the Memorandum of Association of the Society, the Indian seafarer as being eligible in terms of provisions of the rule 3 herein below, may be provided the financial assistance under "FAMILY BENEFIT WELFARE SCHEME" from 1st January 2019 under the circumstances and to the extent detailed herein below.
• Such financial assistance to the Indian seafarer shall be provided, for the successful completion of Pre-sea training course or Post-graduation degree/diploma as given below, by their son/daughter. At the absolute discretion of the society such financial assistance, may be dispensed with and / or curtailed or enhanced, suspended or completely withdrawn at any time without any prior notice. The availability of such financial assistance under the "Family Benefit welfare scheme" to the eligible Indian seafarer does not in any manner confer or create any prescriptive right whatsoever and shall not be called in question.
• Such financial assistance shall be provided to the Indian seafarer
  • (a) Whose son/daughter successfully completes the Pre-sea training course (GP rating/ CCMC/Deck & Engine Cadet including ETO), on or after 1.1.2019, from the Institute approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India and obtains the Indian CDC for joining seafaring profession.
  • (b) Whose son/daughter successfully completes two years full-time post-graduation degree/diploma in any discipline other than Maritime stream, on or after 1.1.2019, from duly approved University by UGC/Deemed University/AlCTE approved institute.

Eligibility

• The scheme is applicable to the Indian seafarer, who fulfils all the following conditions and is restricted to two children only.
• He / She should have cumulative 6 months sea service after 0l .04.2014, preceding five years from the date of submission of claim application.
• He / She should have joined Indian flag vessel or engaged through registered RPS License holding company on Indian or Foreign flag vessel; and
• He / She should have an Indian CDC.

Quantum of Assistance

• The quantum of financial assistance under this scheme shall be as under.
• (a) Where Indian Seafarer's son/daughter completes the Pre-sea training course & obtains the Indian CDC, the financial assistance under this scheme shall be Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five Thousand Only) in respect of son & Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) in respect of daughter and it will be provided to the seafarer.
• (b) Where Indian Seafarer's son/daughter completes the two years full time post-graduation degree/diploma course in any discipline other than Maritime stream, the financial assistance under this scheme shall be Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) in respect of son & Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only) in respect of daughter and it will be provided to the seafarer.

Important Conditions

• The Society may approach the Indian ship-owners/registered RPS Company concerned to obtain such particulars as may be necessary, for the purpose of payment of financial assistance envisaged under this scheme.
• To receive the benefit under this scheme only such applications will be entertained which are submitted to the Seafarers' Welfare Fund Society within a period of twelve months after completion of course.
• Application for financial assistance under this scheme is to be made in the prescribed form along with self - attested copy of latest CDC book & copies of certificates.
• Notwithstanding anything contained herein above in all doubtful/disputed and/or exceptional cases, the Committee of Management of the SWFS may examine and decide the cases, on case to case basis and its decision shall be final.

Note

• Note 1: The Committee of Management (COM) in its meeting dated 12/03/2025 has decided to provide the same amount, at par to the Children of seafarers. i.e. (i) Rs. 50,000/- for completion of pre-sea training course (ii) Rs. 25,000/- for passing post-graduate two years full time degree / diploma from the University approved by the UGC / Deemed University / AICTE approved institute w.e.f. 01/04/2025. The other terms & conditions of this ‘Family Benefit Schemes’ remains same.
• Note 2: The Committee of Management (COM) in its meeting dated 27/01/2026 has decided to provide the same amount, at par to the Children of seafarers. i.e. (i) Rs. 1,00,000/- for completion of pre-sea training course (ii) Rs. 50,000/- for passing post-graduate two years full time degree / diploma from the University approved by the UGC / Deemed University / AICTE approved institute w.e.f. 01/04/2025. The other terms & conditions of this ‘Family Benefit Schemes’ remains same.