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Brazil - Liquefaction of Bauxite Cargoes
15 Mar, 2012
Translations: Chinese
The Club has recently been advised by P&I correspondents in Brazil that several vessels have experienced cargo liquefaction problems after loading bauxite at various ports in the...
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...
Media Statement: West’s premium exceeds US$300m for the first time after successful renewal
23 Feb, 2023
London, UK, 23 February 2023 – A disciplined renewal has seen a premium increase of 9% on renewing mutual business, whilst the Club’s selective approach to growth throughout the year and at the renewal...
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...
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.
No.4 2024/25 - US authorises winding down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela through May 31, 202
03 May, 2024
This Notice provides an update to the information in our previous Notice to Members No. 13 2023/24 regarding temporary authorisation of certain transactions involving oil, gas and gold in Venezuela.
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.
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...