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Fines for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS)
29 Feb, 2024
The Club has been made aware of cases where vessels were fined by local authorities for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS).
West announces the successful completion of its 2021 renewal
23 Feb, 2021
The Club is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2021 renewal, which was conducted in especially challenging circumstances.
Navigation in the Straits of Hormuz
22 Jul, 2019
Further to recent advice, and in light of the incidents in the Straits of Hormuz involving the “Stena Impero” and “Mesdar”...
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
08 Mar, 2024
A new video has been added to the Club's LEARN THE ROPES video series, offering insight into Port State Control (PSC) inspections and what to expect during their conduct onboard a vessel.
Venezuela - potential re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
05 Feb, 2024
Members will recall from our News Item of 20 October 2023 that in anticipation of certain events related to Venezuela’s democratic process, the United States issued a number of General Licenses and General...
Brazil - Liquefaction of Bauxite Cargoes
15 Mar, 2012
Translations: Chinese
The Club has recently been advised by P&I correspondents in Brazil that several vessels have experienced cargo liquefaction problems after loading bauxite at various ports in the...
Iran sanctions - U.S. issues clear warning to shipping over petroleum shipments
01 Oct, 2019
OFAC recently issued an “Advisory to the Maritime Petroleum Shipping Community” reiterating in the strongest terms the sanctions risks for shipowners, marine insurers and bunker suppliers related to the...
Cargo Tank Cleaning and Preparation Onboard Tankers: Best Practices and Guidelines
20 Dec, 2024
Tank preparation involves tank cleaning often followed by gas freeing and tank entry. This one of the most dangerous and time-consuming operations on a tanker. The task must be carefully assessed for hazards,...
No.6 2024/25 - Annual General Meeting and updates to the Club's Privacy policy
17 Jun, 2024
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) (hereafter “The Association”) will be held at the Hotel...
New Claims video series launched together with Bills of Lading resource library
14 Oct, 2021
Our Claims team today launch their Introduction to Bills of Lading video, the first in a series of videos aimed at providing helpful guidance to Members on several key topics.