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As the holiday season approaches, we want to contribute to a better future for the Baltic Sea.

The pension insurance contribution for seafarers, i.e. employees, is determined in accordance with the Employees Pensions Act (TyEL). The SjPL pension insurance contribution paid by the employer shipping company is based on an actuarial analysis conducted by the Seafarer’s Pension Fund and confirmed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH).

Rauma Maritime Network Day brings together maritime industry and shipping stakeholders under the theme Arctic Expertise. Our pension specialists will be on-site to answer any questions you may have about pensions or the seafarers' pension system in general.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the earnings-related pension index figures for 2026. The earnings-related pension index will increase by approximately 0.88 per cent compared to 2025. The new index figure is 3104.