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Cargo Liquefaction Incident - Fluorspar from Huangpu
09 Nov, 2022
An entered vessel recently loaded a part cargo of bulk fluorspar in two holds at Huangpu, China. Heavy weather was encountered while on passage causing the vessel to roll and pitch heavily. Several hours...
ESG is a label for things good owners already do
22 Sep, 2022
In an interview with David Osler of Lloyds List, our ESG Manager, Gina Panayiotou shared her thoughts on where the industry stands when it comes to ESG and the role West P&I plays.
Syrian Sanctions - Jet Fuel
19 Dec, 2014
On 12 December 2014 the EU issued Regulation 1323/2014, prohibiting the sale, supply, transfer or export of jet fuel and fuel additives to any Syrian entity or for use in Syria and the insurance and re-insurance...
Syria - Easing of US Sanctions - Important Notice
15 Jan, 2025
On January 6, 2025, OFAC issued Syria General License (“GL”) 24, authorizing various activities and transactions previously prohibited under the Syrian Sanctions regime.
These authorisations currently...
USA - Ballast Water Discharge Rule
22 May, 2012
Introduction
The final rule amending United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations 33 CFR Part 151 concerning ballast water discharge requirements, and 46 CFR Part 162 covering the approval of ballast water...
USA - Vessel General Permit One Time Report
19 Oct, 2011
Members trading vessels to the United States will be aware that the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations require them to submit a “one time report” to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for each...
Qatar - Severance of Ties by UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Egypt - Further Update
12 Jan, 2021
Further to our news item of 15 June 2017, we are pleased to report that relations between members of the Gulf Co-operation Committee (“GCC”) and Qatar have been renewed.
Ukraine Conflict - UK extends Sovcomflot General Licence
13 May, 2022
Further to our News Item of 30 March 2022, the UK Government has announced today that the General Licence issued by them to allow parties to wind-down their activities with Sovcomflot has been extended...
MARPOL - Reduction of the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit
20 Nov, 2014
Members are reminded that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14. 4, for ships operating within a Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) is due to enter into force on 1 January 2015 to further reduce...