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The Risk of Befriending Stowaways
16 Nov, 2022
The problem of stowaways is an ever present one and in many ports it may be necessary for vessels to employ safeguards to prevent stowaways from boarding.
Alarming Rise in Cardiovascular Incidents
30 Oct, 2024
The Club has seen a worrying surge in cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidents, notably heart attacks and cardiac arrests.
Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...
New Scientist No.2: What Are the Health Benefits of Exercise?
28 Aug, 2025
Exercise is crucial for good health, a fact that even Socrates acknowledged. Today, the importance of staying active is clearer than ever, with a growing understanding of how exercise positively impacts...
West's Head of Defence speaks on BIMCO's war risks webinar
14 Jul, 2025
On Wednesday 9 July, Nicola Cox, WEST’s Head of Defence claims, spoke at BIMCO’s webinar on BIMCO’s 2025 War Risks clauses for time and voyage charter parties.
Carriage of Bauxite which may Liquefy - Update
07 Feb, 2020
Members are reminded of the current regulatory position regarding the carriage of bauxite in bulk.
New CINS/IG Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers Published
13 Apr, 2021
New Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers have been published jointly by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs.
Port State Control measures on vessels with technical deficiencies within the jurisdiction of Shangh
15 Oct, 2025
In their recent publication, Lloyd’s Register (LR) addresses the Port State Control (PSC) implications for technical failures within Shanghai Port and the Yangtze River Estuary. LR highlights preventative...
New CINS/IG Guidelines for the Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers
19 Oct, 2017
New Guidelines for the Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers have been published jointly by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs.
Charcoal / carbon...
Piracy on the Rise
28 May, 2020
Maritime piracy continues to be a major concern in many of the global shipping lanes, but this has now shifted to the Gulf of Guinea, South East Asia and most recently, the Gulf of Mexico.