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Identity of physical Russian Shippers - Important Notice
10 Feb, 2025
Members are reminded that it is incumbent upon them to make full due diligence checks on all the parties involved in relation to any trade to or from Russia.
Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued
20 Oct, 2023
A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers and their respective registered owners for transporting Russian-origin crude oil sold above...
Monkey’s Fists on Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighting Material
09 Dec, 2022
In the past it was not uncommon for
seafarers to weight monkey’s fists
fitted to the end of heaving lines with
pieces of scrap metal or sand, or to
attach a heavy item such as a
shackle, so that the...
West makes strong progress with combined ratio of 96.7%
16 May, 2023
Insurer’s performance driven by a successful renewal, improved claims performance and historically low levels of Pool claims in 2022.
The Global Sulphur Cap 2020
06 Jul, 2019
The implementation of the global 0. 50% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI represents a major challenge to the shipping industry. Starting from 1 January 2020 vessels will be required...
No.9 2024/25 - West elevates focus on risk management with appointment of Chief Risk Officer
15 Jul, 2024
The Managers are pleased to announce that Katy Shearer has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 1st July 2024.
On the Horizon - Waypoints Issue 04
24 May, 2023
With a continually evolving regulatory landscape, shipowners and maritime operators must ensure that they keep an eye on the IMO circulars and other
materials to guarantee they keep fully abreast of forthcoming...
“Ever Given” Grounding & Blockage Of The Suez Canal: Advice On Legal Issues
29 Mar, 2021
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...
Shipment of Iron Products from Russia - Important notice to Members
07 Feb, 2025
Members are reminded that the Club provides insurance services for Members who transport non-sanctioned cargoes to or from Russia subject to the US, EU and UK Regulations and by way of a general licence...
Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea
16 Feb, 2021
Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020, a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf of Guinea.