Commercial Integrity
The West of England is a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry.
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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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This publication looks at the construction of an FSRU and therefore its operations and contractual arrangements as compared with traditional LNG tankers and how that affects P&I cover.
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 10 Aug, 2020No. 11 2020/2021 - PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes
The current PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previously revised in 2015) prohibits the import, dumping and disposal of both solid wastes, unless subject to a specific import license, and hazardous wastes.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director -
Notices to Members 24 Jun, 2020No. 10 2020/2021 - West announce strategic partnership with C Solutions to launch Qwest Maritime
The Managers are pleased to advise that as part of its continued diversification programme, the Club has made a further strategic investment, Qwest Maritime Ltd. (“Qwest”).
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 16 Jun, 2020No. 9 2020/2021- Astaara: West to acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider
The Managers are pleased to advise Members that the Club will acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider, Astaara Company Limited (ACL).
Tom BowsherGroup CEO
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)