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S&P Reaffirms West’s A- Rating
25 Oct, 2021
S&P have reaffirmed the Club’s interactive rating as A-, with a continued negative outlook but which is now reflected in the rating of virtually all other IG Clubs across the industry.
Bunker Quality Disputes Part 1: Practical and Technical Measures
09 Nov, 2022
The consequences of burning off-specification bunkers can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even where off-specification bunkers do not result in a breakdown, the...
Coronavirus - Legal Issues Arising From The Coronavirus Outbreak
08 Apr, 2020
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency. Several legal issues for shipowners, operators and charterers may arise as a result of the outbreak and this article...
West Successfully Executes Highly Targeted Renewal Strategy
21 Feb, 2022
West has successfully achieved a targeted renewal strategy intended to counter the challenges posed by the consistent underrating in the P&I market and the growth of unpredictable major claims, all now...
No.14 2022/2023 - Class 1 (P&I) and Class 2 (FD&D) Policy Year Balances and Financial Position
17 Nov, 2022
The Board reviewed the latest Class 1 and Class 2 figures, the Club’s mid-year financial position and agreed the Club’s approach to renewals for the year beginning 20 February 2023 at their meeting on...
Ship Lay-Up During the Coronavirus Pandemic
06 May, 2020
In light of volatile global markets and the impact of Coronavirus, Members may be considering taking a ship out of service until demand rises again.
Panama announces sanctions for deliberate AIS/LRIT deactivation
03 Jun, 2020
In likely response to the recent Global Maritime Advisory concerning steps to prevent breach of sanctions issued by the U.S. authorities (please see Notice to Members No.6 2020/2021 for details), Panama...
Breach of Contract - Late redelivery under a time charter
26 Aug, 2008
Breach of Contract Late redelivery under a time charterTransfield Shipping Inc v Mercator Shipping Inc – The Achilleas
The House of Lords, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court, has reviewed and re-defined...
SOLAS: Mandatory Compliance with the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
23 Dec, 2010
In December 2008 IMO adopted Resolution MSC. 268(85) introducing the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code in place of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code). Compliance...
Should I arrange COVID-19 vaccinations for my crew?
19 May, 2021
This is an operational decision but if Members make such arrangements, they must ensure they do their due diligence beforehand. The more responsibility Members assume in arranging vaccinations the greater...