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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...
SOLAS - Prohibition of Blending and Production Processes During Sea Voyages
24 Dec, 2013
In August 2009, IMO published MSC-MEPC. 2/Circ. 8 which agreed that the physical blending of bulk liquid MARPOL cargoes during the sea voyage for the purpose of creating new product blends should be prohibited....
The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA)
14 Jul, 2010
The following summary of CISADA, which may be of interest to Members, is reproduced with the kind permission of the international law firm Hogan Lovells. It does not modify the terms of the Club’s Notice...
Mr Cheung King Wah
24 Aug, 2020
We are saddened to report that Mr Cheung King Wah, a former Director of the Club 1992-1996, passed away in Shanghai on 7th August 2020 at the age of 94.
USA - California Ocean Going Vessel Fuel Rule - Reminder
29 Jan, 2020
Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.
West strengthens Member support in Asia through two new senior promotions
01 Dec, 2022
London, UK, 01 December 2022 – West P&I Club, a global leader in marine insurance, has today announced the promotions of David Griffiths and Xuanlun (XL) Cai. David has become the Regional Head of Underwriting,...
Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued
20 Oct, 2023
A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers and their respective registered owners for transporting Russian-origin crude oil sold above...
US Vessel Response Plans – Non-Tank Final Rule – Update
08 Jul, 2014
Further to the recent Notice to Members No. 8 2014/2015 concerning the approaching expiry date on 31st July 2014 for Interim Operating Authorizations (IOAs) issued to some non-tank vessel operators in...
LNG Guide - Port Agreements & LNG Conditions of Use
15 Jan, 2024
West has a wealth of expertise in gas tankers providing us with an in-depth understanding of this trade, and the issues that gas tanker owners face in their day to day operations. In this article, we share...