Only relevant for those born before 1965:

Between the ages of 60 and 67, you may receive a pension supplement if you meet the following requirements:

• You must have at least 36 months of pensionable seafaring service during the last 60 months before you start drawing your pension or reach pension age.
• Only service for which both employee and employer contributions have been paid counts.
• Your annual pensionable income must not exceed twice the National Insurance basic amount (G).
• You will not receive the pension supplement if you take out a reduced pension before the age of 60, even if you meet the other requirements.