This usually happens when “flags of convenience” are used and there are no collective agreements and controls. This leads to unpaid and / or reduced social and pension contributions, so that there is no entitlement or only a reduced percentage is due. Which ultimately contributes to the fact that seafarers are penniless after their sea shipping. Through no fault of their own, the wives, family members and / or widows are also affected.

Because of these and similar sad incidents, it is urgently necessary to take the initiative! Words alone are no longer helpful here.

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

This includes financial support for the monthly and necessary living and maintenance costs for destitute seafarers, their families, widows and orphans, also includes seafarers and widows who live elsewhere and do not use an apartment at one of the twelve locations.

which are made available rent-free for destitute seafarers, their families, widows and orphans, at twelve 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.