That usually happens when “flags of convenience” has been carried out, and there are missing collective agreements and missing controls, and thus it has led to non-paid and / or reduced social and pension contributions, among other things, so that no entitlement or only a reduced percentage is due. Which ultimately contributes to the fact that seafarers are penniless after their seafaring. Through no fault of your own, at the same time, of course, the wives, family members and / or widows are also involved.

These and similar incidents mean that one has to take initiative and not just watch and close one’s eyes.

For these reasons, the “Nanoug Foundation” has set itself the goal of supporting seafarers and their families, as well as young people, career changers and students and advocating their interests.

The financial availability of the monthly living costs for destitute seafarers their families, widows and orphans, this also includes seafarers and widows who live elsewhere and do not use an apartment in one of the 14 locations.

which are made available rent-free for destitute seafarers, their families, widows and orphans, at 14 locations. The sizes vary between two or three-room apartments with a separate kitchen and bathroom.

Quote: “Follow the things that inspire you, because they are your destiny.”

That is why we also provide a furnished apartment of 60 square meters (2 rooms, kitchen, bathroom) on site free of charge for every trainee, intern and student, if desired. In this way, we want to ensure that the trainees, interns and students can complete their training / dual study / internship carefree and without additional financial burden. At the same time, we achieve financial relief not only for the trainees, interns and students, but also for their family members.