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Bunker Quality Disputes Part 1: Practical and Technical Measures
09 Nov, 2022
The consequences of burning off-specification bunkers can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even where off-specification bunkers do not result in a breakdown, the...
VPS update on the bunker fuel contamination cases in Singapore
11 Apr, 2022
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has circulated an update on the bunker fuel contamination cases in Singapore. VPS has identified 60 vessels that have received contaminated High Sulphur Fuel Oil bunker.
Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90
15 Aug, 2019
From 12 November 2019 the limits of liability for vessels will increase.
Advisory for vessels anchoring in the anchorage zones in Istanbul Southern Anchorage
28 May, 2025
Our local correspondent, Kalimbassieris Marine, has kindly shared a letter Number: E-25270526-155.01.01-2702652 issued by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs on anchoring outside the anchorage...
Office Profile - West of England (Hellas)
02 Jun, 2021
We take a closer look at West of England (Hellas) Limited, West’s regional claims service centre for Greece, Cyprus and the UAE.
Response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation
18 Mar, 2020
We continue to closely monitor developments around the evolving global response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and welfare of our staff in all regional services centres is of course our highest priority.
Big data in the shipping industry - Waypoints article
28 Apr, 2021
To date, the industry has relied on outdated systems and processes to manage and mitigate risks. Today, increased connectivity and data availability are driving a revolution in how decisions are made in...
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
Egypt: Control of Import Cargoes as a Result of the Fukushima incident in Japan
28 Apr, 2011
Club Correspondent Eldibpandi, Alexandria, have advised of the imposition of import controls on a number of commodities loaded in the Far East for discharge in Egypt.
Following the Fukushima nuclear incident...
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...