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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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Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 15 Jan, 2021No. 18 2020/2021 - Class 1 Rule changes for 2021 and Adoptions of Amendments to the CGC
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association was held on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 via video conference and the following SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS were passed...
Thierry BrevetGeneral Manager -
Notices to Members 18 Dec, 2020No.17 2020/2021 Class 1 Rules Changes for 2021 and Adoption of Amendments to the CGC
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Members of the Association will be held at 09.00 hours on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 via video conference for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following SPECIAL Resolutions
Thierry BrevetGeneral Manager -
Notices to Members 04 Dec, 2020No. 16 2020/2021 - US Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill offences
Members are referred to Notice to Members No. 13 2020/2021 advising of the new fines that will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
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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)