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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.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.
UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah
20 Mar, 2023
Fujairah is a major port in the United Arab Emirates and subject to strict environmental regulations aimed at reducing the impact of shipping on the local environment.
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,...
New ABS NOx Guidelines Launched
02 Jul, 2020
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published two sets of guidelines to provide ship owners with best practice for IMO Tier III Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) compliance for new build and retrofitted ships.
Underwater Hull Cleaning - Risks and Precautions Associated with Diving Operations
14 Apr, 2023
Underwater hull cleaning operations are critical for maintaining the performance and efficiency of a ship.
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.
West updates underwriting structure
07 Jul, 2025
West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established...
Australia - Increased Fines for Polluters
25 Jun, 2020
From 1st July, many Australian states are set to increase pollution fines for those polluting Australian territorial waters. Ship owners, operators, charterers and masters, should be aware of potential...