Commercial Integrity
The West of England is a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry.
West updates
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News 11 May, 2021We examine the effects that interventions to boost underwriting performance have had – and how, in turn, the pandemic has accelerated businesses’ digital transformation plans.
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News 06 May, 2021Oil/chemical tanker blasts are still happening despite the implementation of updated requirements for inert gas systems.
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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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The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (“MLC”) entered into force on 20 August 2013, following ratification by thirty states representing at least 33% of the world’s gross tonnage. This webpage is intended to provide Members with information on the Convention and how the Club is supporting them in complying with its requirements.
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We examine the effects that interventions to boost underwriting performance have had – and how, in turn, the pandemic has accelerated businesses’ digital transformation plans.
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 02 Jun, 2021No.3 2021/2022 - Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held on 6 July 2021 at 13.00 hours (CET).
Thierry BrevetGeneral Manager -
Notices to Members 13 May, 2021No.2 2021/2022 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position 20 February 2021
The Board met on 12 May 2021 to approve the Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2021 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) and are pleased to report that the Club’s capital remains robust notwithstanding the difficult operating conditions experienced during the year.
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 29 Mar, 2021No.1 2021/2022 - Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of TradeLens
This Notice informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of the TradeLens eBL system.
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 additional 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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Rules 2021 PDF (1.5 MB)
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Financial Highlights Mid-Year Update 2019 PDF (212.2 KB)
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Fixed PDF (691.5 KB)