History of the seafarers' pension system and seafarers

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This section describes the development of the seafarers’ social and pension security in Finland as well as the history of the seafarers’ pension system in general and the Seafarers’ Pension Fund in particular.

The journey begins from the decades before Finland gained independence in 1917. It continues through the post-war era, when the Seafarers’ Pension Fund was established, up until the most recent advancements in terms of seafarers’ social and pension security.

We publish other historical stories of seafarers as well in this section.

Welcome onboard for a historical voyage!

 

Collection box for the benefit of seafarers
From the era of sailing ships to World War 2

The development of seafarers’ social security from the first pension establishments to the early 1950s and the beginning of the current pension system for seafarers.

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Seafarers' Payroll
From the creation of the seafarers’ pension system to the year 2016

The history of the Seafarers’ Pension Fund, starting with its foundation in 1956, and the role of the Fund for the inclusion of seafarers in the Finnish welfare society.

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Professor Teivo Pentikäinen
Seafarers’ Pension Fund as a pioneer of the earnings-related pension system

Founded in 1956, the Seafarers’ Pension Fund is the oldest private-sector employment pension insurance provider. The Fund’s operations are governed by the Seafarers’ Pensions Act (MEL).

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