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West of England Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service Upgraded 2021 | West P&I Club
17 May, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the bunker information section within the Club's global information portal Neptune has been upgraded to incorporate expanded Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) data content.
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
13 Dec, 2023
In the evolving landscape of maritime operations, electronic systems play an increasingly vital role in ensuring safety and efficiency. Cybersecurity and cyber safety are integral aspects of your safety...
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...
FuelEU Maritime Regulation - BIMCO's Shipman Clause is Published
04 Feb, 2025
The clause broadly follows the structure of the time charterparty clause and seeks to transfer the responsibilities from the “company” as defined by the Regulations to the shipmanagers.
BIMCO - New Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause for Voyage and Time Charter Parties
06 Feb, 2015
The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa has focussed attention on the possible implications that trading to ports where an infectious or contagious disease is prevalent can have on the operation of a...
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.
SOLAS: Mandatory Compliance with the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
23 Dec, 2010
In December 2008 IMO adopted Resolution MSC. 268(85) introducing the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code in place of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code). Compliance...
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
15 Mar, 2023
A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series, detailing the correct procedure for performing a rocking test on pedestal-mounted rotating cranes.
Canada - North Atlantic Right Whale - Gulf of St Lawrence (Update)
25 Sep, 2020
The North Atlantic right whale has become one of the most endangered species on the planet, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) census indicating that only 400 individuals remain....
Brazil - Withdrawal of the Restriction on the Transit of Filipino Seafarers through Brazilian Ports
26 Sep, 2011
Further to previous news articles regarding restrictions in Brazil on the movement of seafarers that do not possess a Seaman’s Book issued by a country that has ratified either ILO Convention No. 108 or...