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As has been widely publicised, several shipping companies have commenced interpleader actions in England in an effort to avoid paying duplicate claims arising from OW Bunker A/S’s insolvency.   The West...

Further to our News Item of 8 June 2017, the Club has been advised of the following updated information regarding measures introduced by the UAE in respect of Qatar. The Federal Transport Authority of...

The Club’s analysis of significant claims found that approximately 5% of all severe personal injuries happened during mooring or towing operations.

West Member Wallenius Wilhelmsen has a strong reputation for supporting its crew members. Waypoints takes a closer look at the company’s crew welfare policies.

March 2014

The West of England’s Defence Cover insures legal costs and other expenses in pursuing or defending claims in respect of entered vessels across a wide range of disputes. It also provides a commercially...

Nigeria has always been a country where stowaways may be anticipated. However, in the past few months the Club has seen a rise in the number of cases involving stowaways found on board ships that have...

August 2013

Draught surveys by their very nature are not an exact science, and the accuracy of the calculated cargo figure may vary typically by between 0. 5 and 1. 0%. However, there are occasions when considerable...

A number of Members have sought clarification from the Managers about the impact of the recent designation of Ventspils Ports. More here.