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USA - Ballast Water Discharge Rule - Fouling and Sediment Management
15 Nov, 2012
In May 2012 Members were advised that the United States Ballast Water Discharge Rule would enter into force on 21 June 2012. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently published guidance to assist...
Ukraine - Closure of Sea Ports in Crimea
08 Aug, 2014
Ukraine - Closure of Sea Ports in Crimea
Further to the our News Item of 10th July 2014, Club correspondents Dias Marine Consulting PC have provided the following helpful clarification concerning the situation...
No.1 2021/2022 - Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of TradeLens
29 Mar, 2021
This Notice informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of the TradeLens eBL system.
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.
Collaboration with New Scientist: 1. Born to Move
26 Mar, 2025
The Loss Prevention department is excited to announce a collaboration with New Scientist, a renowned popular science magazine. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be providing a series of articles...
West joins the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
09 May, 2023
As part of our enhanced ESG efforts, we are pleased to announce that West has been approved as the latest member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
Fitting and removal of temporary lashing points
09 Jun, 2022
It is sometimes required in the dry cargo trades for fixed lashing points to be temporarily fitted for securing of cargo and then removed at the end of the voyage. From cases we have reviewed, toolbox...
The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
27 Apr, 2022
The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is an underutilised item of equipment onboard the bridge of a modern ship.
World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital
09 Oct, 2024
In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this year’s theme, "It's time to prioritise mental health...
Australia – Breaches of MARPOL and the Possible Consequences
07 Jan, 2014
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
The following article, written by Australian lawyers Colin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney, was commissioned by Shipping Australia and is due to be published in its next annual...