News 03 Jun, 2020 Key Facts 2020

This easy reference guide provides a quick overview of the Club’s financial position and highlights our enhanced product solutions.

Simon Parrott
Simon Parrott
Underwriting Director
News 03 Jun, 2020 Panama announces sanctions for deliberate AIS/LRIT deactivation

In likely response to the recent Global Maritime Advisory concerning steps to prevent breach of sanctions issued by the U.S. authorities (please see Notice to Members No.6 2020/2021 for details), Panama has announced that their General Directorate of Merchant Marine will...

Tony Paulson
Tony Paulson
Corporate Director
News 03 Jun, 2020 Venezuela sanctions - U.S. designates tankers for carriage of Venezuelan oil

OFAC has announced the designation of four tankers and their related owning companies for “operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy”. It is believed that these ships undertook the carriage of oil loaded in Venezuela.

Tony Paulson
Tony Paulson
Corporate Director
News 02 Jun, 2020 Engine Room Fire Onboard a Laid-up Bulk Carrier

Further to our article, Ship Lay up During the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are providing an investigation report from The National Safety Board (NTSB) to highlight the importance of proper preparation and elaborate procedures before and during lay-up.

Dmitry Kisil
Dmitry Kisil
Senior Loss Prevention Officer
News 28 May, 2020 Piracy on the Rise

Maritime piracy continues to be a major concern in many of the global shipping lanes, but this has now shifted to the Gulf of Guinea, South East Asia and most recently, the Gulf of Mexico.

Paul Andrew
Paul Andrew
Senior Loss Prevention Officer
No.7 2020/2021 - Annual General Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held at the headquarters of the Association, 31 Grand Rue, L-1661 Luxembourg, on 12 June 2020 at 09.00 hours.

Thierry Brevet
Thierry Brevet
General Manager
News 26 May, 2020 South Koreas Go Slow and ECA Regulations

In December 2019, the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) began a Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) program to reduce the emission of particulates from vessels.

Paul Andrew
Paul Andrew
Senior Loss Prevention Officer
Coronavirus News 22 May, 2020 COVID-19: IMO Framework for Safe Crew Changes

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has drawn up a recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe crew changes and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dean Crossley
Dean Crossley
Senior Loss Prevention Officer
No. 6 2020/2021 - United States Sanctions - Global Maritime Advisory

On 14 May 2020 the U.S. issued a Global Maritime Advisory (“Guidance”) aimed at a range of industry sectors, including marine insurers such as P&I Clubs and shipowners and charterers.

Tony Paulson
Tony Paulson
Corporate Director
News 21 May, 2020 Deadline for placing IMO DCS Statement of Compliance on board vessels is fast approaching

IMO DCS Statement of Compliance; Deadline 31st May 2020.

Paul Andrew
Paul Andrew
Senior Loss Prevention Officer