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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...
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.
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...
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...
Mental Health
15 May, 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded that seafaring as a profession has the second highest rate of suicides, with a significant increase in recent years.
Nigeria - List of Banned Crude Oil Tankers
27 Jul, 2015
Members may have seen reports referring to a Notice issued by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) listing 113 tankers which have been banned by the government of that country from loading...
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...
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).
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...