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Barytes - Danger of Liquefaction
09 Nov, 2022
A Member’s vessel recently called at a port in China to load a cargo of barytes. Barytes (which may also be described as barites or barium sulphate) is a principal source of barium and is commonly used...
No.6 2024/25 - Annual General Meeting and updates to the Club's Privacy policy
17 Jun, 2024
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) (hereafter “The Association”) will be held at the Hotel...
UKHO Admiralty Maritime Security Planning Charts
05 Sep, 2012
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has published chart Q6099 Anti-Piracy Planning Chart – Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea for a number of years. This chart has now been incorporated into...
No.5 2024/25 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2024
15 May, 2024
The Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2024 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) were approved, on 15 May 2024, by the Board who are pleased to...
Cargo Tank Cleaning and Preparation Onboard Tankers: Best Practices and Guidelines
20 Dec, 2024
Tank preparation involves tank cleaning often followed by gas freeing and tank entry. This one of the most dangerous and time-consuming operations on a tanker. The task must be carefully assessed for hazards,...
No.3 2023/24 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2023
16 May, 2023
The Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2023 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) were approved, on 10 May 2023, by the Board.
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
24 Feb, 2025
West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.
No. 13 2020/2021: U.S Oil Pollution California - increased criminal penalties for oil spill offences
09 Oct, 2020
Members are advised that new fines will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.
RightShip and Human Rights at Sea Join Forces
27 Apr, 2020
Ship-vetting company RightShip and the charity Human Rights at Sea have signed a long-term partnership agreement to help improve seafarer welfare.