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The West of England is a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry.

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News 14 Apr, 2021
The true cost of COVID: We assess the impact which the coronavirus pandemic has had upon seafarers and shipping over the past year.
News 08 Apr, 2021
UNDER ATTACK: We discuss Cyber exposures and the consequent losses that can affect anyone in the maritime community at any time.

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Delay following an incident usually means lost revenue for ship operators that is not recoverable under other insurance policies or only after a lengthy deductible period. Fixed Premium Primary Delay Insurance provided by West’s strategic partner Nordic Marine delivers a tailor-made solution to this problem.

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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 Club's principal source of information about sanctions and provides links to documents and contact details at the Managers' offices for guidance in respect of Club cover and sanctions.
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Detailed advice and information to help Members manage the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic.

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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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29 Mar, 2021

“Ever Given” grounding and blockage of the Suez Canal - advice on legal issues

The container vessel “Ever Given” grounded in the Suez Canal at about 0540 UTC on 23 March 2021 as it was transiting northbound through the canal en-route to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Press release from the P&I insurers of the “Ever Given” suggest that all crew are safe and accounted for and there have been no reports of pollution or cargo damage.

Suumit Madhu

Senior Underwriter

Notices to Members

Notices to Members 29 Mar, 2021
No.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 Paulson

Corporate Director
Notices to Members 09 Feb, 2021
No. 19 2020/2021 - United States Sanctions on Venezuela - INEA
This Notice provides information on the recent designation by the Government of the United States of Venezuela’s Maritime Authority (Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos – “INEA”).

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director
Notices to Members 15 Jan, 2021
No. 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 Brevet

General Manager

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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

Rules 2021 PDF (1.5 MB)
Financial Highlights Mid-Year Update 2019 PDF (212.2 KB)
Fixed PDF (691.5 KB)

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