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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...
STCW Fraudulent Certification
26 Jul, 2024
The Club has been made aware lately of instances whereby some crew members operating on board our Members vessels have been in possession of false and fraudulent certification, potentially resulting in...
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.
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...
Group Reinsurance Rates 2025/26
20 Dec, 2024
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2025/26 have now been finalised. These include the...
China Pollution Regulations
01 Oct, 2019
Regulations for owners/operators of vessels carrying oil or hazardous cargoes in bulk or any other vessel greater than 10,000gt to contract with a pollution clean-up company (termed an “SPRO”) before entering...
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...
Launch of new Claims Guides
09 May, 2014
The Managers are pleased to announce the launch of a series of Claims Guides available via the Club’s website. Intended as short, concise guides to issues typically encountered by Members, these include...
Simon Parrott, Chief Underwriting Officer to retire in summer 2025
25 Apr, 2024
After 40 years of service at the Club, Simon Parrott will step down from his position of Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) in the summer of 2025.