Service and competence you can rely on

14 December 2018

Skuld maintains financial strength, improves combined ratio

Skuld ended the first nine months of the 2018/19 reporting year (as at 20 November) with an improved combined ratio of 101% compared with 104% in the same period last year.

11 December 2018

Changing on-board bunkers safely

This article identifies some of the challenges on-board crew may face, and provides guidelines to reduce the risks of possible engine and fuel-equipment damage.

5 December 2018

Bunker contamination: the importance of timely intervention

Skuld Charterer December 2018.

27 November 2018

Depression and mental illness

It is important to recognize mental illness in crew members as early as possible, as it can severely impact both the safety and productivity of the ship as well as having potentially serious consequences for the individual concerned.

23 November 2018

Iranian trade after 4 November 2018

Circular issued by International Group clubs

20 November 2018

Re-launching Skuld Offshore - celebrating 10 years

The Field November 2018.

15 November 2018

Renewal update I for policy year 2019/20

As has been the case for many years, the P&I renewals for the policy year starting 20 February 2019 will be decided by individual assessments and with no general increase.

8 November 2018

Food and fitness - a healthy and happy crew

Ship managers who facilitate for tasty, healthy and nutritious food onboard as well as physical activities will benefit from this.

29 October 2018

IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap

Few will be unaware that the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap will come into force on 1 January 2020. As of this date, the global sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI will be reduced from 3.5% to 0.5%.

23 October 2018

Skuld Members’ Performance Bonus ready for payment

Skuld is pleased to inform that our Members’ Performance Bonus for the year 2017-18 has now been allotted to members with a positive loss record.

18 October 2018

Fender damage

Fenders have a simple remit: they should prevent the immovable object (the berth) from succumbing to the irresistible force (of the ship) without damage to either.

11 October 2018

Training for the Master’s role - reflections and recommendations

With the challenges a Master of a vessel faces in modern times, it is important that they learn the tools and techniques during their years as junior officers so they are comfortable when taking command of a vessel.