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New Regulation at Fujairah for disembarking sick/injured crew
31 Jan, 2017
A new Regulation has recently come into force in Fujairah which may result in vessels being delayed where they have to land sick or injured crewmembers for medical attention. As a circular from the Fujairah...
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...
Seafarer Desertion - The Club's Experience
11 Apr, 2019
The Club has recently undertaken an analysis of claims involving seafarers who have deserted their vessel over the previous ten years. Although these types of claims are not common and nor are they particularly...
West A- rating, stable outlook re-affirmed by AM Best
26 Sep, 2024
West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings)...
Mercuria Energy Trading PTE V Raphael Cotoner Investments LTD (The "Afra Oak”) 2023
01 Dec, 2023
The “error in navigation” defence in Article 4 Rule 2 (a) of the Hague / Hague Visby Rules has recently been applied by the English Commercial Court, exonerating owners from liability in a charterparty...
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
24 Feb, 2025
West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.
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...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves – “One Type Doesn’t Fit All”
04 Jul, 2023
The significance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in guaranteeing the safety and well-being of seafarers cannot be emphasised enough.
Ventspils Port: Clarification On Recent Designation
12 Dec, 2019
A number of Members have sought clarification from the Managers about the impact of the recent designation of Ventspils Ports. More here.