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New ITOPF booklet on liability and compensation for ship-source oil pollution
30 Nov, 2021
ITOPF have published a new booklet on liability and compensation for ship-source oil pollution in the marine environment. This extremely helpful booklet provides an overview of the international and selected...
Brazil - Amazon and Pará Rivers Ballast Water Regulations
19 Oct, 2011
Since October 2005 it has been mandatory for all vessels planning to discharge ballast water in Brazilian ports and terminals to conduct a ballast water exchange whilst on passage. There is also an additional...
Argentina - New Customs Regulations to Determine the Weight of Exported Solid Bulk Cargoes
19 Aug, 2013
Correspondents Pandi Liquidadores, Buenos Aires have advised the Club of the introduction of General Resolution 3506 by the Federal Administration of Public Revenue concerning the determination of the...
Gina Panayiotou appointed to drive ESG Strategy
11 Aug, 2022
West are delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.
Port disruption in Chile
23 Oct, 2019
Following the recent protests in Chile some ports may be subject to disruption.
Sanctions - Amendment of US Cuban Asset Control Regulations
26 Jan, 2015
On January 16, 2015 the U. S. Office of Foreign Asset Control issued amendments to the U. S. Cuban Asset Control Regulations. As a useful Client Alert from the Club's US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar...
New Collision Regulations Loss Prevention Placards Published
03 Sep, 2013
Two new placards have been added to the Club’s popular Collision Regulations series of Loss Prevention placards. The two new placards remind deck officers of the application of two of the principal Steering...
The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis
12 Jun, 2025
Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.
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.
China – Restrictions on the Importation of Low Grade Iron Ore
25 Jun, 2010
The International Group has recently been advised by Hai Tong & Partners, Beijing of a problem concerning the importation of low grade iron ore into China.
In April 2010 the China Chamber of Commerce...