The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2019/20 have now been finalised. These include the Collective...
Further to our News Item of 13 November 2018, OFAC has again extended the wind-down period for parties to terminate their dealings with the major Russia aluminium trader Rusal until 21 January 2019. A Client Alert...
Further to the Club’s News Item of 19 November 2018, Members are advised that BIMCO has now published its low sulphur recommended charter party clauses and which can be found here:
2020 Fuel Transition Clause for...
The Club has noted, from our recent claims experience, and incidents reported within the industry and by the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, an increase in security related incidents being experienced by vessels visiting...
OFAC has recently issued an advisory notice concerning the risks of carrying petroleum shipments to Syria. They warn in the strongest terms against the carriage and supply of such cargoes to the Syrian Government or any...
In April 2011 the Club published a Loss Prevention Safety Alert addressing the “The Use of Mobile Phones and Handheld Data Devices” on the bridge of ships.
The Club continues to see navigational incidents occurring...
IG Circular November 2018
Club Correspondents Pro-Marine Law Office, Taipei, have advised of the publication of further guidance concerning the early Implementation of the MARPOL sulphur cap in Taiwanese ports from 1st January 2019.
The...
Further to the Club’s News Item of 31 August 2018, Members are advised that BIMCO is due to publish its low sulphur recommended charter party clauses in early December 2018 and which the Club plans to publish on its...
Rating agency S&P has confirmed West of England P&I Club's 'A-' financial strength rating and stable outlook for the third consecutive year reflecting our strong and sustained operating performance of recent...
Further to our News Item of 16 October 2018 regarding OFAC licences which allow parties a wind-down period to terminate their dealings with the major Russia aluminium trader Rusal, Members may wish to note...
October 2018
After 25 years in the current building Tower Bridge Court, we are pleased to announce that the Managers will be moving to new offices during the first half of 2019 at:
1 Creechurch Place, EC3.
The Managers look...
Further to our News Item of 26 September 2018 regarding the issuance of two OFAC licences which allow parties a wind-down period to terminate their dealings with the major Russia aluminium trader Rusal, Members may wish...
IG Circular October 2018
IG Circular October 2018
The Managers were delighted to welcome twenty three delegates representing Members from all around the world to the Club’s inaugural Member Training Week recently.
Held at the Club’s London offices, the programme saw a...
The International Group of P&I Clubs has published its Annual Review which provides an overview of the Group, key activities and areas of engagement.
A PDF version of the Annual Review can be downloaded...
Further to our News Item of 25 April 2018 regarding the issuance of two OFAC licences which allow parties a wind-down period to terminate their dealings with the major Russia aluminium trader Rusal, Members may wish to...
The West of England is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Daines who joins the Club, from the North of England, as a Senior Underwriter and who has over 30 years of underwriting experience.
Graeme will start...
The dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore, due to the risk of liquefaction of the cargo on passage when the moisture content is higher than the cargo’s Flow Moisture Point (FMP), are well known.
Following a...
The implementation of the global 0.5% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI in just under 18 months’ time has been well publicised. Concerns about the cost of complying with this low sulphur cap and whether...
We are pleased to announce that our Singapore office has moved to a new location.
The address of our new office is:
77 Robinson RoadLevel 15-01, Robinson 77Singapore 068896Tel: +65 6416 4890
Click here for a map...
ITOPF - the world’s pre-eminent source of expertise on the effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances - has recently published details of the services which they can provide. A...
Further to our News Item of 7 August 2018, the Club’s US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar have now published a helpful Client Alert concerning the re-imposition of U.S. secondary sanctions against Iran, a copy of...
The International Group has recently published some revised FAQs on the Maritime Labour Convention (2006). Reflecting the issues and experiences that Clubs have encountered in dealing with MLC matters, the FAQs are...
IG Circular August 2018
Further to the U.S. decision announced in May to withdraw from the JCPOA with Iran and re-impose secondary sanctions, President Trump issued an Executive Order on 6 August 2018 which essentially re-imposes the secondary...
In 2012 the Club advised Members of changes to legislation in Australia which both increased fines for pollution from ships and allowed for these fines to be imposed on charterers as well as shipowners. The...
Monday 17 - Friday 21 September 2018, London Offices