Reduction of Non-Wage Labor Costs in Maritime Shipping
The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport's program 'Reduction of Non-Wage Labor Costs in Maritime Shipping' supports European maritime shipping companies with subsidies for the non-wage labor costs of their seafarers. It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the German and European merchant fleet and secure the employment of European seafarers on ships in international maritime transport.
Who is Funded
This funding program targets maritime shipping companies that pay employer contributions to statutory social security in the Federal Republic of Germany for their seafarers. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of ships operating in international maritime transport and to secure onboard jobs for seafarers from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland.
What is Funded
The funding program supports ships in international maritime transport that meet specific criteria to strengthen competitiveness and secure jobs. Specific types of ships operating under an EU or EEA flag in international maritime transport are eligible for funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of full financing for the reduction of non-wage labor costs. The amount of the grant is based on the employer's contributions to statutory social security for the seafarers to be included.
Conditions and Requirements
To claim the funding, certain legal, administrative, and ship-related requirements must be met. Exclusion criteria as well as general and special ancillary provisions apply.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
100% of non-wage labor costs
Deadline:
Dec 31st annually
Open Until:
Dec 31, 2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), Switzerland
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics
Beneficiaries:
Maritime shipping companies
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Managed By:
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)