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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...
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...
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...
No.14 2024/25 - Class 1 & 2 Rule Changes for 2025
02 Jan, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held at 12:45 hours on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 in the Hotel Le Royal, 12 Boulevard...
Syria – easing of sanctions
01 Sep, 2025
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
West P&I are delighted to continue supporting the Science Bursary with National Oceanography Centre
11 Apr, 2024
Initially launched in 2020, in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), West are proud to be involved with the West P&I Science Bursary. This initiative continues to highlight their commitment...
Defence Guide - Withdrawal and suspension of service of a ship in a nutshell
03 May, 2022
When a charterer fails to make punctual payment, the owner has a variety of remedies. He may elect to lien cargo, (sub) freight and/or (sub) hire (see our articles on these subjects). Alternatively, owners...
West Dubai: One year on and looking ahead
26 Nov, 2025
The West P&I Club Dubai office opened one year ago with a clear goal: to have a fully-fledged West presence in the region. Over the past twelve months, that vision has been taking shape and the regional...
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...
Pollution Incident - Structural Failure of Drain Lines Passing Through Fuel Oil Tanks
21 Feb, 2025
The Club wishes to alert Members to a recent pollution incident that occurred during bunkering operations, that resulted in a significant oil spill. While receiving bunkers, fuel oil escaped through an...