We had the pleasure of hosting an exceptional evening earlier this week, where we were honoured to hear from a delegation from the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board 香港海運港口發展局 (HKMPDB).
🎤 Dr the Hon. Moses Cheng, Chairman of the HKMPDB;
🎤 Mr Jeffrey Chim, Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government;
What happens when shipowners and sub-charterers become insolvent?
That was the question at the heart of a packed Propeller Club Geneva evening on 3rd March 2026.
It was fantastic to have Skuld back in Geneva for our first partnered event of the year. Over 100 members and friends registered to hear from experts Nikolai Ivanov and Ganna Feldman,
Ainsi périrent les ennemis de la République !
Last week’s Escalade Dinner brought together members of the Propeller Club of Geneva in the splendid private dining room of Café Papon, located in the Old Town just steps from the seat of Geneva’s government.
⚔️ The traditional breaking of the chocolate marmite with a sword was carried out with gusto by Geert Descheemaeker,
🛟 Is shipping ready for the next safety challenges?
Last week’s DNV-sponsored event brought together shipowners, insurers, and industry leaders to tackle some big questions about the future of maritime safety.
Using insights from DNV’s latest Safety Report (based on Lloyd’s List maritime incident data, 2014–2024), we saw how casualty trends have shifted over the years and how vital it is to stay proactive.
Our annual summer cruise is a favourite of many members, and this year it did not disappoint!
What an extraordinary evening of celebrations in Geneva to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Propeller Club – Port of Geneva!
Not all biofuels are created equal.
And when it comes to using them, the line between opportunity and obligation is a thin one.
Last week’s sold-out roundtable, sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, brought clarity to one of the most talked about topics in maritime decarbonisation.
Our expert panel explored what it means to work with biofuels in practice,
The future of fuel isn’t a choice—it’s a challenge. And ports are at the centre of it.
With FuelEU regulations ramping up and the energy transition accelerating, it’s no surprise that last week’s event drew a full house keen to tackle one of the industry’s biggest questions:
How do we future-proof ports for green fuels?
When charterparty agreements took centre stage, 100+ maritime professionals followed!
Skuld’s annual event just keeps getting better – in fact, this was one of the biggest events we’ve ever held.
This year’s hot topic? Force Majeure and Frustration in charterparties – when, how, and why?
The event began with a warm welcome and introduction from Thea Thorstensen.
“We are a formidable force for the future of shipping in Geneva.”
Powerful words from our new President, Michael Buisset, during Wednesday’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at the Cercle de la Terasse.
Michael emphasised the unique strength of our community, built on collaboration across all aspects of shipping – from charterers and shipowners,
