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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....
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.
Lorna Watkin
28 Sep, 2022
Lorna has an LLM in Maritime Law from Southampton University and worked for two IG P&I Clubs for nearly 8 years before joining the Club in September 2022. Lorna handles both P&I and FD&D claims for both...
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships
19 Nov, 2024
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...
USA - Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule
24 Nov, 2010
The United States (US) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recently published a press release announcing that it is issuing Notices of Violation and Assessment (NOVAs) proposing...
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...
MARPOL - Disposal of Solid Bulk Cargo Residues
07 Aug, 2013
In October 2012 Members were advised about the Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL that were due to enter into force on 1 January 2013. The revised MARPOL Annex V places strict controls on the disposal of...