Newsletter for pensioners

november 2023

My Koopvaardij is going to be improved

We are going to improve our administration system and My Koopvaardij. Communicating changes or applying for a pension will not be possible from 1 December 2023. Do you wish to change something? If so, please notify us before 1 December 2023. We will let you know when you can communicate changes again.

Increase in pensions later in 2024

We try to increase pensions each year with a supplement. At the time when you receive this newsletter, a decision has not yet been taken on this increase. Consequently, the level of the supplement is not yet known. However, we do know that due to ongoing work to improve our administration system, we will not be able to issue the supplements by 1 January 2024. In mid-December, you will receive a letter from us. In this letter, we will explain how high the supplement will be and when you will receive it.

Questions about the new pension system

Now that the new Dutch Future Pensions Act has taken effect, we can well understand that you have questions. On our website, we therefore answer the most frequently asked questions about the new pension system.

What is the situation regarding the new pension scheme?

The social partners (trade unions and employers' organisations) in the merchant navy are currently making agreements on a pension scheme that best suits our members. In doing so, all interests are carefully considered. The social partners aim to take the final decisions by the end of 2023. Once the arrangements are finalised, we will let you know via the website and our newsletter.

Payment of your pension

We will transfer your pension to your bank on the following dates:

• Thursday 23 November 2023

• Tuesday 19 December 2023

• Tuesday 23 January 2024

Your pension will be in your account on these dates or 1 day later.

Are you coming to our pension meeting?

Are you curious about how your pension and the pension fund are doing? Not only now, but also later when the new pension scheme is in place? If so, come to one of our pension meetings! We will be happy to update you on important developments. Sign up quickly! Please note: the meeting is in Dutch.

• Zwolle region: Wednesday 22 November 2023
• Amsterdam region: Monday 27 November 2023

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