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ITOPF have published a new booklet on liability and compensation for ship-source oil pollution in the marine environment. This extremely helpful booklet provides an overview of the international and selected...

On 20 May 2026, the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/543) (“Amended Regulations”) along with an Explanatory Memorandum came into force. This Notice to Members summarises...

Since October 2005 it has been mandatory for all vessels planning to discharge ballast water in Brazilian ports and terminals to conduct a ballast water exchange whilst on passage. There is also an additional...

On 18 July 2025, the EU adopted the 18th sanctions package against Russia. These measures can be found in amended Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation (EU) 269/2014. The EU Commission has issued a...

Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 on 21 January 2026, shipowners and operators face compliance obligations when carrying certain petroleum products into...

West are delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.

Following the recent protests in Chile some ports may be subject to disruption.

The Managers are pleased to announce that Bart Mertens has been appointed as the new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) with effect from 6 January 2025. 

Ships calling Israeli ports to use fuel with maximum Sulphur content 0.10 % m/m.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Ocean-Going Vessels “At Berth” Regulation 2020 came into force on 01 January 2023. The amended regulation aims to further reduce diesel particulate matter and...