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No.15 2021/2022 - Sanctions - Recent Deceptive Practices
02 Feb, 2022
Since 2010, considerable sanctions’ activity has been directed at shipping and its supporting industries reflecting the fact that 90% of world trade involves the carriage of goods by sea.
Floating storage of oil cargoes
30 Apr, 2020
Due to a combination of circumstances there is now a worldwide shortage of storage space ashore for both unrefined and refined oil products of all types. As such there is a now growing demand for oil...
No.6 2023/24 - Sanctions - The European Union's 11th Sanctions Package
03 Jul, 2023
On 23 June 2023 the EU Council adopted the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia to prevent their circumvention and further erode Russia’s revenues.
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
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).
Venezuela Sanctions - Designation of More Vessels & Owners
14 Apr, 2019
Further to our News Item of 11 April 2019 the United States has designated a further nine vessels and four owning companies for involvement in the carriage of petroleum cargoes from Venezuela to Cuba....
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...
EU ETS Regulations to be adopted in the UK in 2026
26 Mar, 2025
In line with its commitment to becoming “a green energy superpower”, the UK Government announces its new goals for UK waters and UK ports to be carbon free which includes the plan to bring the shipping...
Iran sanctions - the U.S. imposes further measures
13 Jan, 2020
In view of recent events between the United States and Iran, President Trump issued an Executive Order on 10 January 2020 imposing further sanctions on Iran.
No.20 2023/24 - Notice of Cancellation in respect of non-mutual War Risk Business
15 Feb, 2024
The Association has received notice of cancellation from its reinsurers in respect of war risks liabilities arising within the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea.