About the Navikaya Scheme

A special social security plan introduced for merchant seafarers between the ages of 18-59, in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The Merchant Shipping Act No. 52 of 1971 and the regulations published thereunder provide the necessary legal provisions for obtaining membership in this "Navikaya" Social Security Scheme introduced by the Sri Lanka Social Security Board for officers and seafarers employed in the maritime transport sector. The Sri Lanka Social Security Board manages the "Navikaya" Social Security Scheme, and the Merchant Shipping Secretariat provides the necessary intervention in its implementation.

Exclusive Benefits for You:

Retirement Benefits

• A monthly pension from the age of 60 until the end of life.
• A pension adjusted to the account balance prevailing on the maturity date.

Family is secure even after you

• In the event of death while you are a pensioner, the spouse or named heir is entitled to the pension.
• In the event of death before receiving the pension, a sum of Rs. 100,000 to cover funeral expenses along with pension entitlement for the spouse, or the ability to obtain the paid amount with investment income.

Financial support for your young child's future wellbeing

• Additional benefit coverage to receive a financial allowance for any financial need including children's education.

Unwavering protection in the face of challenges

• In the event of total disability, you are free from paying premiums! A pension from that day until the end of life and a gratuity of Rs. 500,000.
• In the event of partial disability, a gratuity of Rs. 100,000.

Payment of Membership Premiums:

Your employer will arrange to pay your social security membership premium directly from your monthly salary related to the service period or through your representative.
Accordingly, the employer's contribution is paid as follows:

• For Seafarers: $40 per month
• For Officers: $50 per month

When paying through salary, 2 contribution payment methods for your convenience.
In cases where the employer adds the relevant contribution to your monthly salary and pays it, you can choose one of the following two methods.

• Method 1: Paying only during the service period
  Paying $40 per month during your working period (for officers $50).
• Method 2: Continuous payment throughout the year
  Continuous payment of $20 per month throughout the 12 months of the year, including your holiday period (for officers $25).

This can also be paid in Rupees (LKR) according to the exchange rate prevailing on the date of payment (the buying rate of a US dollar published daily by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka).
Maintaining your contribution account and payment of benefits are done in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR).

If you require a higher pension and more benefits, there is also the facility to further expand this plan by making an additional contribution from your personal funds.
A range of flexible options suitable for your needs have been introduced for the payment of premiums.

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Calculating the Premium Amount

To calculate the most accurate pension you will receive according to your age and the contribution amount comfortable for you to pay, use the online premium calculator.

System Login

Access the SSB MIS Public Enrollment system to obtain membership.