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Argentina: New Underwater Keel Clearance Requirements - Paraná River and River Plata Update
09 Mar, 2017
Further to the Club’s news article of 03 October 2016, the Perfectura Naval Argentina has now issued a new disposition SNAV, NA9 N°07/17 which ratifies Disposition SNAV, NA9 No 27/2016, (see English version...
West Continues Collaboration with VPS for 2026–27
11 Sep, 2026
West is pleased to announce the renewal of its contract with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) for 2026–27, continuing a collaboration that provides Members with independent bunker fuel quality statistics...
Compliance with IMOs Tier III NOx rules demands thorough planning
22 Apr, 2021
Simon Hodgkinson, Global Head of Loss Prevention discusses planning as the key factor as the shipping industry rises to the challenges presented by new air pollution rules.
West underlines importance of Asia with key senior appointment
02 May, 2023
Tony will provide strategic support to the Singapore and Hong Kong offices and help ensure that West continues meeting its Members’ expectations for innovative products and high-quality service in this...
India - Ban on Vessels Over Certain Age Profiles
13 Mar, 2023
To ensure the safety and security of its waters, the government of India has implemented a ban on vessels over a certain age profile. The new regulation under DSG Order 06 of 2023, which took effect on...
Our Charity Partners - One year on
23 Sep, 2021
In September 2020, West launched it’s long-term charity program and made commitments of financial support to three select charities (National Oceanography Centre, Sailors’ Society and Blue Marine). We...
UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, & Egypt Cut Ties With Qatar Over 'terrorism': Developments in Ports of the UAE
06 Jun, 2017
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain announced on 5th June 2017 that they were severing diplomatic ties with Qatar, as tensions escalate in the region over accusations of state sponsored...
Fujairah - New Regulation 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...
Malacca and Singapore Straits – Increase of Piracy Incidents
02 Mar, 2023
The Malacca and Singapore Straits are two of the world's busiest and most important waterways. However, the region has been plagued by piracy incidents for many years, and unfortunately, the trend is continuing...
Iran Sanctions - Termination of “Fall-Back” Cover
26 Jan, 2017
In Notice to Members Nos 2 and 3 2016/2017 Members were advised of the arrangements made by the International Group Clubs to address the risk of reinsurance shortfalls for claims with an Iranian nexus...