Commercial Integrity
The West of England is a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry.
West updates
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News 07 Sep, 2020West announces in its 150th anniversary year the establishment of a long-term charity programme.
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News 15 Oct, 2020Neptune, a comprehensive global information portal for Members, brokers and Club correspondents. Providing security, operational and bunker information at ports globally, the portal will deliver comprehensive information to Club Members.
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Shipowners face a growing cyber threat to their electronic systems both ashore and afloat as well as regulatory pressure to enhance their cyber resilience. West are here to help by with a comprehensive solution provided by our strategic partner, leading cyber specialist Astaara.
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The shipping industry faces a major challenge in complying with the global 0.5% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI as from 1 January 2020. This webpage provides resources from the Club and elsewhere to help guide Members in meeting those obligations.
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Neptune, a comprehensive global information portal for Members, brokers and Club correspondents. Providing security, operational and bunker information at ports globally, the portal will deliver comprehensive information to Club Members.
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 27 Nov, 2020No. 15 2020/2021 - Amendment of the Constitution
NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Members of the Association will be held on 18 December 2020 at 9AM (CET) by Video Conference for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following SPECIAL Resolution...
Thierry BrevetGeneral Manager -
Notices to Members 23 Oct, 2020No.14 2020/2021 - CLASS 1 (P&I) AND CLASS 2 (FD&D) POLICY YEAR BALANCES, FINANCIAL POSITION AND RENE
The Board reviewed the latest Class 1 and Class 2 figures, the Club’s mid-year financial position and agreed the Club’s approach to renewals for the year beginning on 20 February 2021 at their meeting on 21 October 2020.
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 09 Oct, 2020No. 13 2020/2021 - US Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill offences
Members are advised that new fines will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
Products
Standard covers
The Club’s core range of insurance products provide comprehensive cover for shipowners and charterers engaged in every sector of the shipping industry.
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Extended covers
The Club helps meet its Members’ operational requirements by offering a wide range of extended covers, which are designed to complement normal cover and can be tailored to meet an individual Member’s needs.
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Other facilities
The Club maintains a number of standing arrangements to assist Members in various areas of their operations.
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Useful Resources
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Financial Highlights Mid-Year Update 2019 PDF (212.2 KB)
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Rules 2020 PDF (2.8 MB)
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Fixed PDF (691.5 KB)