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MARPOL Violations in the USA - Appeal Court Decision
10 Jul, 2008
MARPOL Violations in the USA – Appeal Court Decision
Following a Texas court ruling in 2006 which held that the United States had no authority under the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) to...
David Cross
28 Nov, 2019
It is with much sadness that we must report the death of David Cross. David joined the West of England in February 1959 and retired in March 2002 having served the company for 43 years.
Mark Mathews promoted to Deputy Head of Underwriting (London)
26 Jul, 2019
With effect from 1st July, Mark Mathews has been promoted to Deputy Head of Underwriting (London).
Circular - VPS Update on Houston Fuel Contamination
08 Aug, 2023
VPS reported on the 10th of July 2023 the detection of chemical contaminants in VLSFO bunker fuel deliveries in Houston at notably elevated concentrations.
Port of Beirut - Operational Berths
13 Aug, 2020
The Club’s local correspondent Maurice G Mouracade & Co. has informed that the following dry cargo terminals are now operational and declared safe within the Port of Beirut:
- Container Terminal - Quay...
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 38-16)
12 Dec, 2016
In May 2016 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 406(96) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Contracting...
Standard & Poor's (S&P) Interactive Rating – Outlook Revised to Positive on Improved Capital
11 Sep, 2025
S&P have today advised that the West's outlook has been improved to positive with immediate effect.
Brazil - Port Health Requirements in Rio de Janeiro and São Francisco do Sul
22 Jul, 2011
Club correspondents Brazil P&I, Santos have advised that Brazilian legislation regarding ship’s air-conditioning systems and the control of specimens of synanthropic fauna harmful to health are being enforced...
No.9 2025/26 - (UPDATED) Recent EU and UK sanctions imposed against Russia
31 Jul, 2025
On 18 July 2025, the EU adopted the 18th sanctions package against Russia. These measures can be found in amended Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation (EU) 269/2014. The EU Commission has issued a...