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West part of international effort to avoid pollution risk in the Red Sea
05 Sep, 2023
On 11 August 2023, the United Nations announced the successful ship to ship transfer of more than 1.1 million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO Safer to a replacement vessel, YEMEN (ex NAUTICA).
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.
An Introduction to Alaska Pollution Laws & Regulations
04 Jul, 2025
In 1989, the oil tanker EXXON VALDEZ ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling around 37,000 tonnes of Alaska North Slope crude oil that spread over an estimated 1,800km, coating rocky shorelines...
USA - Ballast Water Discharge Rule
22 May, 2012
Introduction
The final rule amending United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations 33 CFR Part 151 concerning ballast water discharge requirements, and 46 CFR Part 162 covering the approval of ballast water...
West delivers stable renewal with strong retention and selective growth
20 Feb, 2026
London, UK, 20 February 2026 – West P&I has reported a stable and disciplined renewal at 20 February, achieving high levels of Member retention while continuing to grow its entered tonnage across all Classes...
Too Little But Too Late: The Club Supports Its Member In Successful Case On Charter Withdrawal
26 Nov, 2019
Under the BIMCO non-payment of hire clause, an owner is not entitled to withdraw his ship from charter in respect of a deduction made from a previous hire instalment. West of England’s charterer Member...
Spain - Heightened Risk of Stowaways in Ceuta
19 Jul, 2021
Bull Marine Surveyors S.L. has advised the Club about the significantly heightened risk of persons attempting to stow away on vessels during bunker and standard calls at the port of Ceuta.
Coal Cargoes - Know the Dangers
09 Nov, 2022
Coal is a potentially hazardous cargo and serious incidents continue to arise. In some instances it would appear that those on board were not entirely familiar with the risks, and on other occasions the...
Loss Prevention Safety Alert - The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
07 Jun, 2011
A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has just been published:
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
Mexico alert - smuggling of illegal narcotics - risk of ship detention and crew arrest
13 May, 2020
The International Group of P&I Clubs, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO and InterManager (the “international industry organisations”) draw Members’ attention to the series of recent ship detentions...