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Commission approves modification of German support scheme for maritime transport, including budget increase

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The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, the modification of an existing aid scheme to support the maritime transport sector in Germany. Under the existing scheme, which was last approved by the Commission under EU State aid rules in June 2020, shipping companies employing seafarers on board eligible vessels could benefit from a reduction of social contributions for their seafarers.

Germany notified to the Commission the following modifications to the scheme: (i) the prolongation of the scheme until 31 December 2027; (ii) the extension of the scheme from vessels registered in the German shipping register to all eligible vessels registered in any European Economic Area (EEA) country shipping register; (iii) an increase of the budget of the existing scheme by €2.5 million per year (from €44m to €46.5m per year).

The Commission found that the scheme, as modified, is line with the Commission's interpretation of the Guidelines on State aid to maritime transport, as it will contribute to the competitiveness of the EU maritime transport sector, while boosting employment and ensuring a level playing field in the EU. More information will be available on the Commission's competition website, in the public case register under the case number SA.64783.

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