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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...
Sanctions - Amendment of US Cuban Asset Control Regulations
26 Jan, 2015
On January 16, 2015 the U. S. Office of Foreign Asset Control issued amendments to the U. S. Cuban Asset Control Regulations. As a useful Client Alert from the Club's US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar...
Iran Sanctions – Effects on Travellers to the USA
26 Aug, 2016
The Club’s US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar recently clarified with OFAC the impact of continuing US primary sanctions against Iran on non-US persons travelling to the United States.
OFAC’s view was...
Mental Health: Are seafarers more susceptible to mental health problems?
09 Apr, 2020
Mental health concerns are often characterised as being at “crisis point” worldwide and continue to increase. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that at least 264 million people suffer from...
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...
Bangladesh - Anchoring off Chittagong Port
05 Apr, 2013
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
A recent article published by Coast to Coast P&I Services Ltd. , Bangladesh, has highlighted the various challenges facing vessels anchoring off the port of Chittagong....
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...