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Initially launched in 2020, in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), West are proud to be involved with the West P&I Science Bursary. This initiative continues to highlight their commitment to foster talent and innovation within the marine science and oceanography community.

In reaction to a recent spate of new designations by the U.S. authorities against Russia, the Club’s U.S. lawyers Freehill, Hogan & Mahar (FHM) have produced a helpful Client Alert which summarises the actions taken.

Tony Paulson

Head of Asia & Corporate Director

A new video has been added to the Club's LEARN THE ROPES video series, offering insight into Port State Control (PSC) inspections and what to expect during their conduct onboard a vessel.

Dmitry Kisil

Senior Loss Prevention Officer

The Club has been made aware of cases where vessels were fined by local authorities for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS).

Dmitry Kisil

Senior Loss Prevention Officer

The IGP&I, along with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), has released a set of guidelines aimed at improving the transparency of port procedures in Senegalese ports. The guidelines provide detailed information on the necessary documentation required by authorities prior to port calls, as well as the processes for inward clearance.

Vinay Singh

Loss Prevention Officer