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Cargo Damage due to Water Ingress from Ballast Tanks and Bilge Lines
09 Nov, 2022
Incidents resulting in damage to dry cargo following water ingress into the holds from ballast tanks and bilge lines continue to arise. Such claims are usually costly, and separating damaged goods from...
Brazilian Customs
17 Nov, 2017
Our News Item of 12 May 2017 provided a detailed guide to cargo clearance and delivery procedures in Brazil prepared by the Club’s local correspondent Proinde. The foreword to that guide said inter alia...
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...
Ken Norman
18 Apr, 2019
It is with much sadness that we must report the death of Ken Norman after a short illness. Ken joined the West of England in September 1950 at the age of 15 and went on to undertake many roles across a...
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis
12 Jun, 2025
Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.
Iran sanctions: Designation of Strait Shipbrokers, Singapore
03 Nov, 2020
It was announced on 29 October 2020 that Strait Shipbrokers in Singapore as well as its executive Murtuza Mustafaunir Basrai had been added to the U.S. SDN list.
No.10 2025/26 - Coal shipments from North-East coast USA - Understanding potentially explosive hazar
08 Oct, 2025
This circular is to draw attention to incidents of concern regarding shipments of coal from North-East Coast USA.
Incidents have involved explosions resulting in the displacement/removal of hatch covers.