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Piracy Resurfaces - Recent Hijackings Escalate Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean
08 Jan, 2024
The Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean have recently witnessed a surge in maritime security concerns, particularly in the form of piracy and hijacking incidents. In a stark turn of events,...
Attacks on Shipping in the Gulf of Oman
14 Jun, 2019
Two tankers were attacked in the morning hours of 13 June 2019, in international waters just east of the Strait of Hormuz.
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
Parched Paraná
19 Oct, 2021
The Parana River is an essential link in the logistical chain of South America, and for many, it’s their only means to drinking water. Following years of below-average rainfall and effects of deforestation...
On the Horizon – EU/ UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) has included Shipping in 2024/2026
11 Dec, 2023
Starting from 1 January 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has undergone changes to include maritime emissions. This system is a legislative scheme implemented by the European Union (EU) to...
Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
16 Oct, 2008
As a result of the increasing number of piracy attacks and hijackings in the Gulf of Aden, the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has analysed over twenty recent incidents involving gunfire or seizure....
No. 13 2019/2020 - Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of WAVE
30 Dec, 2019
From 20 February 2010 liabilities arising in respect of the carriage of cargo under such paperless trading systems were covered, provided that the system had first been approved by the Group transferable...
Clarification On Time Bars For Demurrage Claims
04 Oct, 2021
Where a charter party states that “Owners shall notify Charterers within 30 days after completion of discharge if demurrage has been incurred” and completion of discharge is in one time zone and owners’...