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Social insurance for seafarers: new rules and obligations

The act introduces a new social insurance system for seafarers working on ships. People working at sea will be able to register for pension and disability insurance under new rules, with their own contributions and special certificates. The changes also include the possibility of paying contributions for previous years of work.
Key points
Seafarers gain a separate title to pension and disability insurance – they pay contributions from their own funds.
Registration requires a certificate from an employment agency or maritime office, valid for one month from issuance.
Seafarer status can be suspended for 1-3 months per year when not working on a ship.
Seafarers can pay contributions for 2020-2025 if they were not insured then – applications until June 2027.
Failure to register on time means no insurance – there is no automatic coverage.
Sickness and maternity benefits are not available to seafarers with contribution debt exceeding 1% of minimum wage.
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2025-06-25
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o systemie ubezpieczeń społecznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1246
Process start date: 2025-05-13
Voting date: 2025-06-25
Voting no: 31
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Social insurance for seafarers: new rules and obligations

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1246.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Seafarers gain a separate title to pension and disability insurance – they pay contributions from their own funds.
  • Registration requires a certificate from an employment agency or maritime office, valid for one month from issuance.
  • Seafarer status can be suspended for 1-3 months per year when not working on a ship.
  • Seafarers can pay contributions for 2020-2025 if they were not insured then – applications until June 2027.
  • Failure to register on time means no insurance – there is no automatic coverage.
  • Sickness and maternity benefits are not available to seafarers with contribution debt exceeding 1% of minimum wage.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-07.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1246

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