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Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication
23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels
have experienced main engine breakdowns
caused by heavily contaminated lubricating
oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.
Coal Cargoes - Measuring Methane Gas Levels in Cargo Holds
09 Nov, 2022
Some coal cargoes can produce methane (CH4). Since methane is a flammable gas, the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code requires vessels loaded with coal to monitor the concentration...
Emily McCulloch joins the Club as a Senior Claims Manager
07 Aug, 2019
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new Senior Claims Manager to enhance our Americas team and provide a localised claims service to the Club’s Members in the USA, Canada and South America.
Djibouti - Port Authorities Crackdown on Air Pollution from Vessels
15 Dec, 2023
In their advisory notice, the Club's local correspondent, McLeans, highlighted that the Djibouti Port Authorities have recently escalated their efforts to combat air pollution by imposing substantial fines...
Ukraine Conflict - EU 6th sanctions package - amended Notice to Members
29 Jul, 2022
Notice to Members No.6 2022/2023 was issued on 1 July 2022 advising Members of the EU’s sixth package of sanctions against Russia. A copy can be found here.
An Introduction to California Pollution Laws & Regulations
02 Aug, 2023
In response to a number of pollution incidents on the US West Coast, the State government of California imposes requirements on vessels in addition to those already set by the Federal government.
We...
Sailors' Society Enhances Seafarer Training with New Wellness Module
25 Jun, 2025
West fully endorses the Sailor’s Society’s initiatives to enhance seafarer training through the new Wellness Module.
India - Reinforcing Ban on Thuraya and Iridium Satellite Usage in Indian Waters
14 Jul, 2023
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a new order, DGS Order No. 09 of 2023, reiterating the ban on using Thuraya, Iridium, and other similar satellites in Indian waters. The original ban...
Sanctions in Respect of Ukraine and Russia: August 2014 Update | West P&I Club
11 Aug, 2014
EU Sanctions
The EU published Regulation 833/2014 on 31 July 2014, detailing further measures against Russia in light of the situation in Ukraine. In brief, the Regulation prohibits the supply, transfer...
Increasing ships' efficiency and decreasing underperformance claims - a “virtuous circle”
08 May, 2024
Underperformance claims, where a vessel is alleged to consume more bunkers and/or to steam more slowly than is warranted in the charter party, are one of the most common types of Defence claim that the...