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SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 02-13)
19 Dec, 2013
In June 2013 the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 354(92) specifying forthcoming amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Contracting governments to...
Ships Trading To The U.S: New Cyber Risk Management Guidelines
09 Nov, 2020
The US Coast Guard (USCG) have issued guidance to inspectors on how to enforce the IMO Cyber Risk Management Guidelines that come into force on 1st January 2021 for all ships trading to the United States.
Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges
07 Jun, 2023
The swift retreat of Arctic Sea ice has revealed new opportunities for trans-Arctic shipping routes. However, these projected routes may be too optimistic, as they fail to consider the increased frequency...
David Cross
28 Nov, 2019
It is with much sadness that we must report the death of David Cross. David joined the West of England in February 1959 and retired in March 2002 having served the company for 43 years.
West Webinar - Getting out of charterparties
28 Jan, 2021
Catch up on West's webinar on the 21st January that looked at all aspects of withdrawal, termination and suspension of service under a charterparty, with case study examples which can now be viewed via...
Chinese Lunar New Year - Office Closure
11 Feb, 2021
West P&I would like to wish all of it's Members a happy Chinese Lunar New Year.
New Learn The Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
11 Nov, 2021
A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series that addresses securing floor structures within the engine room compartment.
The Effects Of Interventions To Boost Underwriting Performance In Marine Insurance
11 May, 2021
We examine the effects that interventions to boost underwriting performance have had – and how, in turn, the pandemic has accelerated businesses’ digital transformation plans.
Ballasting while Loading or Discharging from Barges
09 Nov, 2022
The Club has experienced a number of cases recently where dry bulk products stowed inside barges made fast to the ship have been damaged by ballast water. Incidents of this type may lead to significant...
Piracy - Revised IMO Guidance on the use of Armed Security Personnel in the High Risk Area
04 Oct, 2011
The IMO has recently published MSC. 1/Circ. 1405/Rev. 1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board...