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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...
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...
Tunisia – Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable (Update)
28 Jul, 2023
Following the major fire incident at the Port of Bizerte, the bridge has been reopened for pedestrians and vehicles. However, it remains inoperative for marine operations, causing ongoing disruptions to...
The true cost of Covid - Waypoints article
14 Apr, 2021
The true cost of COVID: We assess the impact which the coronavirus pandemic has had upon seafarers and shipping over the past year.
Impact of the designation of COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co.
21 Nov, 2019
A number of Members have sought clarification from the Managers about the impact of the recent designation of COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co. ("COSCO Dalian").
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention - Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protection
17 Jun, 2025
At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,...
Piracy - Revised IMO Guidance on the use of Armed Security Personnel in the High Risk Area
04 Oct, 2011
The IMO has recently published MSC. 1/Circ. 1405/Rev. 1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board...
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships
19 Nov, 2024
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...
Loss Prevention Bulletin: The Risk of Tugs Capsizing due to Girting
29 Aug, 2013
A new Loss Prevention Bulletin has just been published:
The Risk of Tugs Capsizing due to Girting
Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
22 Apr, 2024
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation...