Maternity Compensation Scheme

Shipping companies, companies operating mobile or offshore installations, and other companies affiliated with the maritime industry may apply to join the scheme.

This industry-specific scheme forms part of the joint Compensation arrangement within the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA). It compensate participating shipping companies’ salary expenses for employees on parental leave. Reimbursement is based on the salary paid to employees during their leave.

Companies may apply to join the scheme by contacting barsel@danishshipping.dk.

All correspondence is handled electronically, including reporting to the scheme and the collection of contributions for the shipping company’s employees. Applications for reimbursement of salaries paid to employees on parental leave must also be submitted directly through the Maternity Compensation system. A link to the system can be found at the bottom of the page.

Further information about the scheme is available in the expandable menus below. A user guide and the reporting format requirements can also be found at the bottom of the page.

Questions about the scheme can be sent to barsel@danishshipping.dk or directed by telephone to +45 33 48 92 20 (Monday to Friday, 11:00–12:00).