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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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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 are pleased to announce the rebranding of our Offshore product to “Offshore & Renewable Energy” to encompass the industry’s shift towards the renewable energy sector. Whilst we have always provided cover for members operating in the sector, it is important to recognise the growth and importance of this market.
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 28 Oct, 2021No.11 2021/2022 - Appointment of General Manager and Company Secretary
I am pleased to announce that Olivier Le Bescond has been appointed General Manager of the Association with effect from 12 October 2021, succeeding Thierry Brevet in this position.
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 14 Oct, 2021No.10 2021/2022 - CLASS 1 (P&I) AND CLASS 2 (FD&D) POLICY YEAR BALANCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION
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 20 February 2022 at their meeting on 12 October 2021.
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 06 Oct, 2021No.9 2021/2022 - Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone
This Notice should be read in conjunction with Notice to Members No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk relating to the dangers arising from the carriage of mineral ores from certain jurisdictions which also forms part of this Notice.
Simon ParrottUnderwriting 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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Report & Accounts 2021 PDF (6.3 MB)
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Rules 2021 PDF (1.5 MB)
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Fixed PDF (691.5 KB)