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COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?
12 Jan, 2022
The pandemic has been disastrous for seafarers: but the increased psychological focus on their mental wellbeing might cue improvements that benefit everyone.
Iran
13 May, 2019
Extensive sanctions have been in place for a number of years. This page gives an overview of all sanctions to be aware of in regards to Iran.
West Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service - 2022 Upgrade
15 Aug, 2022
Shipping, one of the most energy-efficient modes of transportation of most commodities, also remains a focus of international efforts to reduce human impact on the environment through the fuel used for...
Important U.S. Supreme Court decision on safe berth clauses
02 Apr, 2020
Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court reached a landmark decision on safe berth clauses in a case dating back to 2004.
Emily McCulloch joins the Club as a Senior Claims Manager
07 Aug, 2019
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new Senior Claims Manager to enhance our Americas team and provide a localised claims service to the Club’s Members in the USA, Canada and South America.
BIMCO - New Charter Party Clause for Solid Bulk Cargoes that can Liquefy
15 Aug, 2012
In August 2011 the Club advised Members of a new charter party clause drafted by the International Group for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes that can liquefy: IMSBC Code – “Group A” Cargoes – Charter...
WOE Guidance: What To Do If Your Ship Is Arrested
03 Apr, 2020
It is not uncommon for Members’ ships to be arrested. This article outlines several issues which Members should consider when faced with an arrest.
Effective Notices of Arbitration
18 Feb, 2019
In a recent case, The Amity [2017], charterers successfully set aside an arbitration award on the basis that owners had not effectively served their notice of arbitration upon charterers since the person to...
Argentina: New Regulation in Respect of Asian Gypsy Moth - Implementation Date Postponed
27 Jan, 2021
Further to our recent article of 21 January, Pandi Liquidadores now advise that DNPV/SENASA have issued disposition 001/2021 setting out that enforcement of the new regulations has been postponed and...
Sanctions in Respect of Ukraine and Russia: August 2014 Update | West P&I Club
11 Aug, 2014
EU Sanctions
The EU published Regulation 833/2014 on 31 July 2014, detailing further measures against Russia in light of the situation in Ukraine. In brief, the Regulation prohibits the supply, transfer...