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Crew Familiarisation is critical when taking over a vessel
21 Jul, 2022
When a vessel changes ownership and/or manager, it can take some considerable time before the new crew and management are fully familiar with the vessel. Familiarisation starts as soon as ship’s staff...
FuelEU Maritime Regulation - BIMCO's Shipman Clause is Published
04 Feb, 2025
The clause broadly follows the structure of the time charterparty clause and seeks to transfer the responsibilities from the “company” as defined by the Regulations to the shipmanagers.
Cargo Liquefaction Incident - Fluorspar from Huangpu
09 Nov, 2022
An entered vessel recently loaded a part cargo of bulk fluorspar in two holds at Huangpu, China. Heavy weather was encountered while on passage causing the vessel to roll and pitch heavily. Several hours...
MARPOL Annex VI - Reported Instances of Bunker Supplier Non-Compliance
06 Feb, 2015
Members will be aware that if a bunker supplier provides fuel or documentation that does not comply with MARPOL Annex VI requirements or fails to follow the sampling procedures set out in IMO Resolution...
Underwater Hull Cleaning - Risks and Precautions Associated with Diving Operations
14 Apr, 2023
Underwater hull cleaning operations are critical for maintaining the performance and efficiency of a ship.
USA - State of New York Vessel General Permit Ballast Water Requirements
22 Jun, 2010
Members will be aware that following the introduction of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) , some States have specified additional, more stringent compliance requirements than those stated in the VGP. With...
Coal Cargoes - Know the Dangers
09 Nov, 2022
Coal is a potentially hazardous cargo and serious incidents continue to arise. In some instances it would appear that those on board were not entirely familiar with the risks, and on other occasions the...
Fitting and removal of temporary lashing points
09 Jun, 2022
It is sometimes required in the dry cargo trades for fixed lashing points to be temporarily fitted for securing of cargo and then removed at the end of the voyage. From cases we have reviewed, toolbox...
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).