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Group Reinsurance Rates 2024/25
28 Dec, 2023
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2024/25 have now been finalised. These include the...
Continuing Impacts of United States Government Shutdown
25 Jan, 2019
The partial shutdown of the United States Government caused by conflicts over budgetary appropriations is continuing to impact the operations of federal institutions relevant to shipping, such as the United...
Libya - Port of Benghazi Closed
11 Aug, 2014
Club correspondents Shtewi Legal and Pandi Services, Tripoli have advised that the port of Benghazi has been closed by the Libyan army in an effort to prevent shipments of arms and ammunition arriving...
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 02-13)
19 Dec, 2013
In June 2013 the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 354(92) specifying forthcoming amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Contracting governments to...
Strong Growth and Resilience Amid Market Challenges in 2024-25
14 May, 2025
The Club is pleased to announce another year of strong financial results as the Club continues to deliver on its long-term strategy of sustainable growth, disciplined underwriting, and capital resilience.
Safety Alert – Persian Gulf and GPS Spoofing
23 Jun, 2025
There has been a report in the increase of GPS spoofing in the Persian Gulf it can be largely attributed to the heightened regional tensions, particularly following the June 2025 escalation between Iran...
West of England Member succeeds in its STS demurrage claim in arbitration
09 Mar, 2018
STS operations in West Africa: West of England Member succeeds in proving its demurrage claim in full and defeats a counterclaim for alleged additional expenses incurred by the Charterer
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...
Argentina – Supernumeraries not in Possession of a Visa
09 Sep, 2016
Correspondents Pandi Liquidadores, Buenos Aires have advised the Club of the introduction of new procedures by the Argentinian Migration Authorities for the processing of supernumeraries onboard vessels...
Panama Canal – New “Disruption Charge” Tariff Implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
23 Feb, 2023
The Club's correspondent, C Fernie & Co S.A., has advised that effective on 01 January 2023, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has implemented a new tariff item known as the "Disruption Charge".