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USA - Compliance with MARPOL Annex VI
18 Feb, 2009
Following the recent ratification by the United States of MARPOL Annex VI “Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution for Ships”, these requirements became effective in the USA on 8 January 2009....
MARPOL Annex VI - Reduction of the Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit
18 Nov, 2011
Members are reminded that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI is due to enter into force on 1 January 2012 which will further reduce the emission of sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter. As of that...
Sanctions – North Korea
12 May, 2016
The UN Security Council recently agreed to adopt enhanced measures against North Korea in light of its continuing weapons development programmes. These measures represent a comprehensive set of sanctions...
Office Profile Hong Kong - Waypoints Issue 04
15 Jun, 2023
West has had an office in Hong Kong for
more than 40 years and was one of the
first P&I clubs to establish a branch in the
territory, writes West’s Hong Kong CEO
Richard Macnamara.
India - Ban on Vessels Over Certain Age Profiles
13 Mar, 2023
To ensure the safety and security of its waters, the government of India has implemented a ban on vessels over a certain age profile. The new regulation under DSG Order 06 of 2023, which took effect on...
USA: California Air Resources Board - Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule Sunset Review Process
13 Aug, 2014
On 1 January 2015 a new MARPOL Annex VI requirement will enter into force reducing the maximum sulphur content for fuel oil from 1. 0% to 0. 1% within sulphur Emission Control Areas (ECAs). In the United...
West Africa - Bagged Cargo Shortage due to Pilferage
12 Apr, 2019
The Club continues to receive frequent shortage claims involving bagged food cargoes (rice and sugar are those most commonly affected) being discharged in West African ports. Food is attractive to pilferers...
No.6 2023/24 - Sanctions - The European Union's 11th Sanctions Package
03 Jul, 2023
On 23 June 2023 the EU Council adopted the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia to prevent their circumvention and further erode Russia’s revenues.
USA - Advanced Passenger Information System - Fines for Submission Errors
02 Nov, 2012
The Club has been advised that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency in New York and New Jersey is beginning to be more robust in terms of enforcing the regulations governing the completion...
No.6 2022/2023 - Sanctions - The European Unions 6th Sanctions Package (amended)
01 Jul, 2022
On the 3rd of June 2022 the EU published its 6th package of sanctions against Russia. This circular is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of the EU sanctions against Russia.