News

18 September 2023

5 questions about the high-low pension option

You have various pension options when you retire. For instance, you can opt to vary your pension amount and tailor it to your personal situation. We answer the 5 most frequently asked questions about the high-low pension option.

17 July 2023

The new Op Koers magazine is out!

The new edition of our annual Op Koers magazine has appeared. Once again, it’s full of stories from seafarers and former seafarers and tips for retirement.

03 July 2023

The new pension system: Here's how it works

New rules for pensions are on the way: 'the new pension system'. The previous rules worked well for years, but now they’re no longer appropriate, for example because people no longer stay with the same employer for their entire working life. We’re also getting older, which means we enjoy our retirement for longer. And then there's the matter of increasing our pensions. Although the economy has been doing well in recent years, pensions could often not increase along with it. That feels unfair.

19 June 2023

5 questions about sickness, occupational disability and pension

If you are ill, there is a lot to deal with. Pension is probably not the first thing on your mind in that case. However, what actually happens to your pension if you are sick for an extended period of time or even become occupationally disabled?

14 June 2023

Your pension fund in 2022

If you want to know what we have done for you and all other current and former members and employers in 2022, you can read that now in our annual report. This report (PDF) tells you about our organisation, activities and results in 2022, for example:

31 May 2023

Dutch Senate has agreed to the new pension rules

On 30 May 2023, the Dutch Senate approved the Dutch Future Pensions Act (Wtp). This Act sets out the rules for the new pension system.

01 May 2023

Your pension overview is available

Each year, you receive your Uniform Pension Overview (UPO) from us. If you built up pension with us in 2022, you will receive this overview digitally or by post.

20 February 2023

Your pension scheme in 2023

Each year, employers' and employees' organisations in the Dutch merchant navy and the Bpf Koopvaardij board make decisions regarding your pension.

17 January 2023

Pension overview for pensioners and annual pension statement 2022 available soon

Are you receiving a pension from us? If so, you will receive your Uniform Pension Overview (UPO) for pensioners and your annual pension statement in January.