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Iran sanctions - U.S. issues clear warning to shipping over petroleum shipments
01 Oct, 2019
OFAC recently issued an “Advisory to the Maritime Petroleum Shipping Community” reiterating in the strongest terms the sanctions risks for shipowners, marine insurers and bunker suppliers related to the...
The Global Sulphur Cap 2020 - Discussion Topics
23 Oct, 2019
The Club anticipates some of the questions and issues that may arise due to the implementation of the global 0.50% sulphur cap and shares information and resources to help guide Members in complying with...
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
24 Feb, 2025
West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
23 Oct, 2023
The Club has recently experienced several severe fall from height claims onboard vessels, some resulting in fatalities. The Master and crew onboard need to ensure safe working arrangements for any work...
ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuels Quality Submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
04 Mar, 2021
In response to the shipping community's concerns about the characteristics of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), an ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuel Quality in January 2021 will be submitted to the IMO Marine...
The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA)
14 Jul, 2010
The following summary of CISADA, which may be of interest to Members, is reproduced with the kind permission of the international law firm Hogan Lovells. It does not modify the terms of the Club’s Notice...
Catastrophic Cargo Crane Slewing Ring Failure
10 Dec, 2014
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recently issued a warning to vessel owners following the catastrophic failure of a cargo crane on a four year old bulk...
Inadvertent Release of a Freefall Lifeboat
07 Dec, 2022
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has recently published a preliminary report regarding the inadvertent launch of a freefall lifeboat from a geared handymax bulk carrier while on a ballast...
Gina Panayiotou appointed to drive ESG Strategy
11 Aug, 2022
West are delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.