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Ukraine Conflict - EU adopts ninth package of Russia sanctions
21 Dec, 2022
On 16 December 2022 the EU adopted the 9th package of Russian sanctions. A number of Regulations and Decisions were published (full details can be found here) but of particular significance for Members...
Charterers Comprehensive Cover to strengthen by establishing a dedicated team
04 Nov, 2021
West’s market leading Charterers Comprehensive Cover to strengthen by establishing a dedicated team led by Suumit Madhu
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...
USA - Tianjin Explosions and Vessels Bound for the United States
04 Sep, 2015
Following the explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin in August 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) concerning “Tianjin, China Explosions...
Canada - Stricter Environmental Protection Measures Now Mandatory for Cruise Ships
06 Jul, 2023
Transport Canada recently announced that the voluntary environmental measures introduced in April 2022 for cruise ships have become mandatory. The objective is to ensure that cruise ships adopt more sustainable...
Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI regulations in the state of Israel
23 Jan, 2023
Ships calling Israeli ports to use fuel with maximum Sulphur content 0.10 % m/m.
West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance approved
16 Jul, 2020
Following regulatory approval, West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance is now fully operational and we are working together to offer Delay Insurance products to our Members and others....
Cardiovascular Disease
19 Oct, 2022
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also known as the heart and circulatory disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Global statistics show that approximately 18 million people lose their lives annually...
COVID-19: ICS Publish Coronavirus Guidelines (Update)
09 Jul, 2020
In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced an updated set of guidelines to help shipping companies comply with the advice previously...
No.9 2021/2022 - Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone
06 Oct, 2021
This Notice should be read in conjunction with Notice to Members No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk relating to the dangers arising from the carriage...