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US BW Regulations
02 Mar, 2017
As advised in Notice to Members No. 20 2016/2017 the USCG has recently approved three Ballast Water Management (BWM) systems. Gallagher Marine Systems have advised that subsequent to these approvals the...
Onboard Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage: A Promising Solution for Maritime Decarbonisation
01 Aug, 2024
The maritime industry, responsible for approximately 3% of global CO2 emissions, is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious...
Greece - Increase in pollution fines
15 Jan, 2020
New legislation in Greece has been implemented which imposes significant increases in administrative fines for pollution. The increases are substantial.
China - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
24 May, 2013
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
Members will be aware that following the H5N1 pandemic which claimed 332 lives, another strain of avian influenza (or “bird flu”) has been identified in China which...
China Coronavirus Disease: Precautionary Recommendations To Prevent Spread
24 Jan, 2020
With the corona virus outbreak in China and other countries developing rapidly, Members are advised to be suitable prepared.
Brazil: Ballast Water Management Regulations
11 Feb, 2008
The Association’s Brazilian correspondents, Pandibra McLintock, have alerted the Managers to recent changes to Port State Control inspections of vessels calling at Brazilian ports. These changes centre...
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...
Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines - Updated for 2023
03 Jan, 2023
Pollution fines in Turkey have been subject to a regular annual increase for many years. As per the latest amendments brought into effect from 1st January 2023, there is another significant increase in...
China mobiles
17 Oct, 2017
The Managers have been advised of the following incident by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA):
“A non-Chinese flag ship alongside in Ningbo was boarded by Immigration Authorities. The entire...