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Argentina: New Regulation in Respect of Asian Gypsy Moth
03 Dec, 2019
The Club has been advised that the Argentinian National Service for Health and Agrifood Quality (SENASA) is finalising approval and issuance of a resolution to establish control measures in respect of...
Ghana - PSC Fines for Alleged MARPOL Transgression
22 Jun, 2021
Further to our previous articles of 30 April 2020 and 25 March 2019, we advise that the escalation of fines being issued by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has expanded beyond those for sewage pollution....
Canada: Updated Requirements for Ballast Water Reporting Regulation
20 Apr, 2022
On the 24th of March 2022, Transport Canada updated its instructions for submitting the Canadian Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWRF), replacing SSB No.: 07/2018.
Regulation banning use of heavy fuel oil in territorial sea of Iceland
12 Dec, 2019
The Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources of Iceland has tightened requirements on the use of heavy fuel oil in the territorial waters of Iceland. In its statement the Ministry has informed...
Uruguay OSRO regulations
23 Feb, 2015
We refer to Notice to Members No. 24 2014/2015 in which we informed Members of the entry into force on 20 February 2015 of the new Uruguayan Disposición Marítima No. 149 (“the Regulation”), requiring vessel...
China - Fish Farm Incidents
06 Aug, 2020
China is one of the world’s largest consumers and producers of fish and over the last 25 years the number of fish farms has increased exponentially. As a result of the increased number and density in Chinese...
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
Australia pollution fines
27 Jul, 2018
In 2012 the Club advised Members of changes to legislation in Australia which both increased fines for pollution from ships and allowed for these fines to be imposed on charterers as well as shipowners....