Allotment form
Send-home portion of wages — MLC A2.2(4), payee, frequency, fees, how to change.
What it is
A standing instruction to the shipowner to transfer all or part of your wages directly to a nominated recipient (usually a family member) at a stated frequency. MLC A2.2(4) gives seafarers the right to make such a transfer.
Who needs it
Most seafarers supporting families ashore.
When it is checked
- At sign-on.
- When changing the payee or amount.
Common mistakes
- Beneficiary name spelt differently from the bank-account name — the bank rejects.
- Currency mismatch — clarify the currency and FX rate up front.
- Hidden remittance fees deducted from the seafarer's wages.
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