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New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes

23 Jul, 2020
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.

Washington State, USA - Financial Responsibility Requirements

24 Jun, 2024
Many US states choose to require additional evidence of financial responsibility on top of the requirements already mandated by the US Federal government. For example, Alaska and California both require...

Russia - EU imposes package of sanctions

24 Feb, 2022
Further to our News Item of 23 February 2022, the EU has now published details of its sanctions against Russia in light of the conflict in Ukraine.

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...

Brazil - Inspection of Vessels of 18 or More Years of Age

22 Jun, 2017
Club Correspondents, Brazil P&I, Santos, have advised that a new inspection requirement in Brazilian ports has been introduced, following a number of recent casualties involving bulk carriers. All vessels...

Ukraine Conflict - Repatriation of Crew FAQs

07 Mar, 2022
In view of the numerous requests from Members seeking advice on the repatriation of crewmembers arising from the crisis in Ukraine, we have devised the following FAQs to assist Members.

Event round-up

30 Nov, 2023
Catch up with West's recent events and trips from all around the world.

CINS Guidelines for Shipping Lithium-ion Cells in Containers

30 Jun, 2025
In response to the growing risks associated with the maritime transport of lithium-ion cells, the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), has released a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at reducing...

A Culture of Compassion

06 Apr, 2022
West Member Wallenius Wilhelmsen has a strong reputation for supporting its crew members. Waypoints takes a closer look at the company’s crew welfare policies.

USA: California Air Resources Board Amendments to the Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule

23 Sep, 2011
As Members are aware, the State of California has in force strict regulatory requirements concerning the type and sulphur content of fuel used by vessels within State waters. These are set out in the “Fuel...