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West officially opens its new office in UAE, Dubai
18 Nov, 2024
Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is...
No.9 2023/24 - Updated Suite Of IG-Approved Letter Of Indemnity Wordings
12 Sep, 2023
The International Group (“IG”) Standard Form Letters of Indemnity (given in return for delivery of cargo without production of an original bill of lading and/or delivery of cargo at a port or place other...
Identity of physical Russian Shippers - Important Notice
10 Feb, 2025
Members are reminded that it is incumbent upon them to make full due diligence checks on all the parties involved in relation to any trade to or from Russia.
Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued
20 Oct, 2023
A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers and their respective registered owners for transporting Russian-origin crude oil sold above...
Monkey’s Fists on Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighting Material
09 Dec, 2022
In the past it was not uncommon for
seafarers to weight monkey’s fists
fitted to the end of heaving lines with
pieces of scrap metal or sand, or to
attach a heavy item such as a
shackle, so that the...
West makes strong progress with combined ratio of 96.7%
16 May, 2023
Insurer’s performance driven by a successful renewal, improved claims performance and historically low levels of Pool claims in 2022.
The Global Sulphur Cap 2020
06 Jul, 2019
The implementation of the global 0. 50% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI represents a major challenge to the shipping industry. Starting from 1 January 2020 vessels will be required...
No.9 2024/25 - West elevates focus on risk management with appointment of Chief Risk Officer
15 Jul, 2024
The Managers are pleased to announce that Katy Shearer has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 1st July 2024.