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West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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News 15 Oct, 2025AM Best has reaffirmed our Financial Strength Rating
West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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Loss Prevention 15 Oct, 2025Port State Control measures on vessels with technical deficiencies within the jurisdiction of Shangh
In their recent publication, Lloyd’s Register (LR) addresses the Port State Control (PSC) implications for technical failures within Shanghai Port and the Yangtze River Estuary. LR highlights preventative safety measures taken by the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) and recommends shipowners and operators...
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Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
News 14 Oct, 2025Updated - China announces special port fees on US ships
On 10 October 2025, China's Ministry of Transport announced special port fees for ships that are owned by US entities, other organisations, and individuals; ships operated by US entities, other organisations, and individuals...
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Erin WaltonAssistant Corporate Director
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News 01 Sep, 2025Syria – easing of sanctions
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director -
News 22 May, 2025Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements
Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that must be fulfilled when trading to and from Russia.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
