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No.16 2023/24 - Class 1 and Class 2 Rules Changes for 2024
27 Dec, 2023
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held at 12:45 hours on Tuesday, 23 January 2024...
MARPOL: Reduction of the Sulphur Emission Control Area Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit - IMO FAQs
31 Dec, 2014
In November 2014 Members were reminded of the reduction of the fuel oil sulphur limit for vessels operating within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) from 1 January 2015. The IMO has recently published...
New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Cardiovascular Disease
05 Oct, 2021
A new Loss Prevention Bulletin on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been published to highlight the various conditions of CVD, their signs and symptoms, and preventative actions that an individual can take...
Captain Simon Hodgkinson appointed global head of West P&I Club’s loss prevention department.
28 Sep, 2020
The appointment comes in tandem with Dean Crossley’s promotion to Loss Prevention Manager, as well as further growth of the Loss Prevention team. The appointments demonstrate the West’s commitment to its...
No.5 2024/25 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2024
15 May, 2024
The Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2024 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) were approved, on 15 May 2024, by the Board who are pleased to...
New Tug and Barge publication: Fixed and Floating Objects (FFO)
10 Mar, 2021
Read: Our guide aimed to assist Members in managing the types of risks faced by tug and barge operators.
Ballasting while Loading or Discharging from Barges
09 Nov, 2022
The Club has experienced a number of cases recently where dry bulk products stowed inside barges made fast to the ship have been damaged by ballast water. Incidents of this type may lead to significant...
SOLAS – Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 37-14) - Reminder
02 Dec, 2015
In May 2014, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 372(93) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Contracting...
Crew Familiarisation is critical when taking over a vessel
21 Jul, 2022
When a vessel changes ownership and/or manager, it can take some considerable time before the new crew and management are fully familiar with the vessel. Familiarisation starts as soon as ship’s staff...