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UN "High Seas Treaty" – Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships
09 Mar, 2023
The United Nations "High Seas Treaty" is an international agreement aimed at regulating the use and exploitation of the world's oceans beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.
Maritime Autonomy Policy
03 Jan, 2024
Innovation in shipping presents exciting opportunities for industry and challenges for regulators. The recent emergence of autonomy in shipping and its wide range of applications is no different.
SOLAS - Prohibition of Blending and Production Processes During Sea Voyages
24 Dec, 2013
In August 2009, IMO published MSC-MEPC. 2/Circ. 8 which agreed that the physical blending of bulk liquid MARPOL cargoes during the sea voyage for the purpose of creating new product blends should be prohibited....
Fines For The Disposing Of Garbage In The Bohai Sea, China
28 Jan, 2016
An entered vessel was recently fined USD 8, 500 for disposing of garbage within the Bohai Sea.
Vessels sometimes assume that China’s territorial waters within the Bohai Sea extend 12 nautical miles from...
Cyber Security: Bank Transfer Fraud
21 Jun, 2021
A reminder to be vigilant against bank transfer (or wire transfer) fraud.
Onboard Repairs: Why Class and Statutory Compliance Matters
02 Feb, 2026
Onboard repairs are subject to growing regulatory and insurance scrutiny, with shipowners remaining fully responsible for continuous compliance with Class and statutory requirements.
Richard Macnamara retires from West
05 Aug, 2025
West has announced the retirement of Richard Macnamara after 43 years of loyal service.
Comprehensive Guide to Cargo Tank Coatings for Chemical and Product Tankers
25 Nov, 2022
The purpose of cargo tank coatings is to protect the mild steel construction from corrosion and provide an insulation barrier between the steel and the cargo.
Red Sea War buy back cover for Non-Mutual Entries
16 Feb, 2024
With reference to our Notice to Members No. 20 2023/24 - Notice of Cancellation in respect of non-mutual war risk business, following discussions with our reinsurers, the Managers are pleased to advise...
West Of England Rules of Classes 1 & 2 2021
19 Feb, 2021
Our 2021 Rule book is now available for download.