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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.
World Mental Health Day 2022
10 Oct, 2022
On the 10th of October, the WHO (World Health Organisation) recognises World Mental Health Day. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is "Make Mental Health and Well-Being...
West Reports Significantly Improved Operating Result
05 Oct, 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Club has returned an underwriting surplus for the first time in five years in its 20 August financial results, with a combined ratio of 97.9% at the mid-year point....
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...