Seafarers & manning
Allotment
The portion of a seafarer's wage sent home automatically to family.
What is Allotment in shipping?
A standing arrangement under which part of a seafarer's monthly pay is remitted directly to a nominated beneficiary ashore, usually family. Allotments are a contractual right under most standard contracts and CBAs, and are a primary channel for the remittances that seafaring economies depend on.
Educational reference only — verify operational guidance with UKMTO, MSCHOA, your flag state, P&I club and legal counsel.
Related terms
- POEA-SEC / DMW contract — The standard Philippine employment contract governing Filipino seafarers.
- MLC 2006 — The 'seafarers' bill of rights' — minimum living and working standards at sea.
- Repatriation — The seafarer's right to be returned home at the employer's cost in defined circumstances.