How to make contributions

Maritime Super offers two ways for employers to make their contributions:

1. by cheque to Maritime Super; or
2. by depositing the amount directly into Maritime Super's bank account.

Payments must be supported by a schedule detailing the break-up of the contribution(s) (i.e. Contribution Remittance Advice) which can be reconciled to the payment. Employers in the Stevedores division can use the Electronic Contribution Remittance Advice (refer below) and email this to Maritime Super. It is important that we can easily match the member with the contribution and therefore the payment schedule should identify the member by:

• Name of company (and Maritime Super Employer ID)
• Surname and First Name of the member
• Maritime Super Member Number (provided to you when the member joins)
• Date of birth.

For each member you will also need to provide a breakdown by contribution type (i.e. member, employer or another person) and advice whether the contribution is complusory or voluntary. Additionally, if the contribution is made by another person we need to know if the contribution is made by the member's spouse or parent or by another person. If you are unable to incorporate this instruction on your Contribution Remittance Advice, you can provide a standing instruction. Call Member Services to find out how.

 By Cheque

If paying by cheque, make the cheque payable to Maritime Super and post to:

Stevedores division:

Maritime Super
Locked Bag 2001
QVB Post Office NSW 1230

Seafarers division or Maritime Super division:

Maritime Super
Level 4, 6 Riverside Quay
Southbank VIC 3006

 Bank Transfer or direct deposit

If paying by electronic transfer, please remit payment to:

Stevedores division:

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062 000
Account number: 1006 4581
Account name: Maritime Super
Reference: Maritime Super Employer ID plus company's name

Seafarers division or Maritime Super division:

National Australia Bank
BSB: 083 001
Account number: 57 954 3660
Account name: Maritime Super
Reference: Maritime Super Employer ID plus company's name

Contribution payment obligations

Whilst superannuation guarantee (SG) legislation only requires superannuation contributions to be made within 28 days following each quarter end, there are other obligations which may require you to contribute more frequently:

• for some categories, the rules of the Fund require you to contribute any amounts you withhold from an employee's salary immediately
• in any event, superannuation law requires you to contribute any amounts you withhold from an employee's salary within 28 days of the end of the month in which you withhold the amount, and
• there may be other obligations that exist in any certified industrial award or agreement that applies in your workplace.

Maritime Super does not check whether contributions are correct or remind you when they are due.

Electronic Contribution Remittance Advice - for stevedores.

Employers in the Stevedores division can use this spreadsheet to list their employees contributions.