Claims Services
Trusted Experts
Our Claims Team brings a unique depth of expertise, built on diverse professional backgrounds from law, operations and seafaring. This combination of practical maritime experience, legal and specialist knowledge enables the team to understand the complexities of claims from every perspective, providing informed, commercially focused and effective support.
Industry Influence
Our Claims Team engages proactively with industry organisations like the International Group, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, ICS, ITOPF, INTERCARGO and NEMO to represent the best interests of our Members and Clients whether in respect of regulatory changes, solutions or industry guidance. This external engagement and first-hand knowledge also ensure West has the technical and subject matter expertise to respond to complex claims and technological advancements.
Claims publications
P&I guides
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Bills of Lading: Functions of a Bill of Lading PDF (152.5 KB)
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Inter-Club New York Produce exchange agreement PDF (176.3 KB)
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IMO's Low Sulphur Fuel Limit - 1st January 2020 PDF (177.2 KB)
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Bills of Lading: Cargo Shortage Claims PDF (389.3 KB)
Defence guides
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Detention in a nutshell PDF (314.4 KB)
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Disponent owners' contractual risks in a nutshell PDF (347 KB)
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Early redelivery in a nutshell PDF (168.2 KB)
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Late redelivery in a nutshell PDF (121.6 KB)