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Brazil - Immigration Fines and Filipino Seafarers
10 Feb, 2012
Previously the Club has published a number of news articles regarding fines levied in the case of seafarers joining or departing vessels in Brazil with a Seaman’s book issued by a country that has not...
Venezuelan Sanctions - designation of Rosneft Trading S.A. - Update - TTI
13 Mar, 2020
On 12 March OFAC designated TNK Trading International S.A. (TTI) to the SDN list under E.O. 13850 for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. TTI was also designated to the Sectoral Sanctions...
Response To Accidents From Incorrect Use Or Failure Of Lifeboat On-Load Release Systems
01 Aug, 2011
In response to accidents resulting from the incorrect use or failure of on-load release systems on lifeboats, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has recently adopted changes to SOLAS and the...
No.11 2022/2023 - Amendment of the Constitution
25 Oct, 2022
NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held on 16 November 2022 at 12.15 hours (CET).
Piracy Resurfaces - Recent Hijackings Escalate Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean
08 Jan, 2024
The Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean have recently witnessed a surge in maritime security concerns, particularly in the form of piracy and hijacking incidents. In a stark turn of events,...
Expansion of West War Proposition
22 Jan, 2025
From January 2025, we are pleased to announce a key change to the West War facility. With immediate effect, we are now able to offer coverage for single ‘breach’ voyages.
Port State Control - US Banning Policy
16 Nov, 2010
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently issued a Policy Letter regarding the banning of foreign flagged vessels which have been detained repeatedly in US ports.
Over the past few years a number...
New THINK! Loss Prevention Safety Posters Published
21 Jun, 2013
A further four posters have been added to the Club’s popular THINK! series of Loss Prevention safety posters, raising awareness of some the common causes of shipboard accidents. Based on requests from...
HNS Convention
11 Feb, 2016
The IMO has published a guide entitled “The HNS Convention – Why it is Needed” which seeks to encourage States to ratify the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention. This Convention was first adopted...