Many Indian seafarers have devoted their lives to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods across the globe, yet their retirement is marked by a lack of financial security. Thousands of retired seafarers are left navigating the uncertain waters of their golden years without the support of a reliable pension.

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) is spearheading an initiative to address this pressing issue that affects a significant segment of our nation’s workforce. A pension is not merely a financial benefit but a fundamental right that honors decades of hard work and dedication to the maritime industry. It provides dignity and stability, allowing individuals who have given their all to sustain a robust shipping industry to retire with peace of mind.

The absence of a systematic pension scheme violates the principles of fairness and justice for those who have contributed so much to the nation’s economy. Similar professions in other sectors have long been recipients of steady pension plans; our seafarers deserve no less.

We urge the Ministry of Shipping and the government to collaborate with FSUI in formulating and implementing a comprehensive pension plan. This initiative not only upholds the rights of our seafarers but also ensures their wellbeing in their twilight years. Our demand is simple: let us honor the sacrifices and labor of our maritime community with a dependable pension system.

Join us in making this vision a reality. Sign this petition to demonstrate your support for providing Indian seafarers with the fair and necessary pension benefits they rightfully deserve.