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Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea
16 Feb, 2021
Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020, a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf of Guinea.
Cargo Declarations under the IMSBC Code
19 Aug, 2021
Under section 4 of the IMSBC Code, Shippers must provide the Master or his representative with appropriate information on the cargo sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions necessary...
Threats to vessels in the Red Sea - Important factors for Members to consider
21 Dec, 2023
This circular provides guidance on various issues arising out of the recent attacks in the Red Sea and addresses the possible practical, insurance and legal factors for Members to consider.
MARPOL Annex 1 Amendments Entering into Force July 2024
18 Jun, 2024
West would like to remind Members of the new regulatory requirements coming into effect from the 1st of July 2024 regarding MARPOL Annex 1. It includes the addition of a new regulation to Chapter 9 of...
Argentina: New Underwater Keel Clearance Requirements - Paraná River and River Plata
03 Oct, 2016
Club Correspondents, Pandi Liquidadores, Buenos Aires have advised the Club about the introduction of a new regulation, Provision SNAV, NA9 No 27/2016, concerning a change in the minimum Under Keel Clearance...
Lithium-ion batteries & closing the fire safety gap
05 Dec, 2025
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now present across a wide range of maritime operations.
Offshore & Renewable Energy
24 Feb, 2025
West recognises the unique nature of risks that Members operating in the offshore and renewable energy sectors face.
Resetting the Balance - Waypoints Issue 04
10 Aug, 2023
Organisations across a wide variety
of industries are finding that actively
working to create more balanced
gender diversity across an organisation
is one of the most effective ways to
get straight...
“Countering Russian sanctions evasion” – guidance from the UK
06 Nov, 2025
The UK’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation or OTSI has recently published updated guidance to the freight and shipping sectors on how to avoid circumvention of sanctions against Russia.