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Ecuador - Ports Under Heightened Security Measures Following Recent Unrest
12 Jan, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent criminal gang attacks on civilians and government targets in Ecuador, the country has declared a State of Emergency to address the escalating situation. Although the initial...
MARPOL - Disposal of Solid Bulk Cargo Residues
07 Aug, 2013
In October 2012 Members were advised about the Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL that were due to enter into force on 1 January 2013. The revised MARPOL Annex V places strict controls on the disposal of...
LNG Guide - Port Agreements & LNG Conditions of Use
15 Jan, 2024
West has a wealth of expertise in gas tankers providing us with an in-depth understanding of this trade, and the issues that gas tanker owners face in their day to day operations. In this article, we share...
Asian Gypsy Moth Annual Update 2020
06 Mar, 2020
All vessels calling at ports in the Asia Pacific region between May and September should be inspected and “certified free of Asian Gypsy Moth” prior to their departure.
Sweden - Introduces Phased Ban on All Scrubber Discharges
15 Aug, 2024
In alignment with Denmark's forthcoming ban on discharging wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubber systems within 12 nautical miles of its coast starting 1 July 2025, Sweden has proactively decided...
Price Cap Attestations - Important notice
28 Feb, 2024
We refer Members to our Notice to Members No.19 2023/24, setting out details of important changes to attestation requirements for Price Cap cargoes effective from 20 February 2024.
Office Profile Singapore - Waypoints Issue 03
09 Nov, 2022
West’s Singapore office is right at the heart of one of the world’s busiest port cities.
Recent Judgement on Early Redelivery - AQUAFAITH
28 May, 2012
RE: 'AQUAFAITH' - A RECENT FDD CASE FOR ONE OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND'S MEMBERS CONCERNING A FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH PRINCIPLE OF CONTRACT LAW: where charterers seek to repudiate a time charter party by redelivering...
Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements
22 May, 2025
Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that...
Port State Control - 2024 CIC on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements
08 Jul, 2024
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) recently held its 57th Committee meeting in Madrid, Spain.
The meeting reviewed the results of various inspection campaigns and...