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Pedestal Cargo Cranes - Wire Damage and Failure
09 Nov, 2022
It is not uncommon for the Club to be notified of claims involving the failure of pedestal cargo cranes, or wire damage associated with the operation of such equipment.
West officially opens its new office in UAE, Dubai
18 Nov, 2024
Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is...
No. 9 2019/2020 - US Sanctions on the Government of Venezuela & Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A.
24 Sep, 2019
The US administration increased its sanctions programme against the Government of Venezuela, with Executive Order 13884 which blocks all property in the US of the Government of Venezuela, and prohibits...
Defence Guide - Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
17 May, 2022
1. On delivery: In the absence of any specific clause, line 22 NYPE requires that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with cleanswept holds” i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay...
No.9 2021/2022 - Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone
06 Oct, 2021
This Notice should be read in conjunction with Notice to Members No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk relating to the dangers arising from the carriage...
Low sulphur bunker regulations seminar
23 Jan, 2019
On 23 January the West of England’s London office was pleased to host a seminar about the low sulphur bunker regulations that come into effect on 1 January 2020 under Marpol Annex VI.
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...
USA: Safety Alert – Machinery Breakdowns in the Mississippi River
12 Jan, 2007
Earlier this month the US Coast Guard in New Orleans reported a significant rise in the number of casualties in the Mississippi River during 2006, over one hundred of which were the result of main engine...
Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines: Updated for 2025
30 Dec, 2024
Pollution fines in Turkey have experienced another substantial increase. The pollution fine rates were revised by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change and published in the Official...
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24)
30 Sep, 2024
In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC.556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.