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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.

8 October 2018

Continuing warranty of seaworthiness

Circular issued by International Group clubs

5 October 2018

New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club Agreement

Circular issued by International Group clubs

2 October 2018

Bulk mineral cargo liquefaction - new edition

To assist our members, masters and their crew in identifying the hazards and safeguarding against bulk cargoes which may liquefy during carriage, we now launch a new edition of our pocket guide.

1 October 2018