Latvian seafarers on NIS-ships

Refund of Contributions

For those born before 1970 with seagoing service scheme Pensionable sea service between 36 and 149 months may,…

What will my pension be when I have accrual from two schemes?

We often receive questions about accrual from those in the group “Income-based scheme with seagoing servicetime.” This applies…

Pension scheme for seagoing personnel

You can read our information brochure here:   English-Pension scheme for seagoing personel

Questions and answers

Here you will find an overview of the most frequently asked questions and their answers: FAQ | MPK

Service-Related Plan

Service-Related Plan (Fartstidsbasert ordning) Added service time (also called “hjelpetid”) can be used to reach 150 months of…

Your pension will be changed with effect from 1. May 2024

This occurs as a result of the annual increase in the basic amount (Grunnbeløpet) of the Norwegian National…

How does your seagoing service time after age 40, affect when you can withdraw your pension?

British citizens and membership

Income control for pension supplements paid in 2022

Pension supplement and the rule for substitutes

Seagoing service time, after the age of 40, affects when you can withdraw your pension.

Pension Insurance for Seamen will from January 1st 2023 be named Maritime Pension Fund

The shipping Industry has gone through many changes since our start in 1948. Today our members are working…

Information in English: New pension scheme in effect from January 1st, 2020

In December 2019 we sent information to our members who are part of the new pension scheme. Please…

New app for members at MPK

Pension Insurance for Seamen (MPK) is proud to present our new app. The app is made to make your…