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When a vessel has been provided with off-specification bunkers the consequences can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even if off-specification bunkers do not result...

Club correspondents Eltvedt & O’Sullivan, Marseille have advised the Club of the introduction of new regulatory requirements covering the export of goods to Gabon. The new system commenced on 5 July 2013...

June 2017

Members are advised that new fines will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.

In celebration of Posidonia 2012 the West of England held its traditional lunchtime reception at the Yacht Club of Greece on 5th June. Posidonia is a bi-annual shipping exhibition in Athens and sees almost...

In response to the many piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden, several industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Maritime Bureau, BIMCO and the International...

The Club’s correspondents, Elvedt & O’Sullivan, have advised that a vessel entering the territorial waters of Equatorial Guinea without prior notice and/or  without flying the Equatorial Guinea courtesy...

Chief Engineer with 15 years seagoing experience, gaining both steam and motor Chief Engineer qualifications, also worked at a leading ship owners company as a Technical Superintendent and...

The Ebola outbreak is reportedly building momentum and the World Health Organization recently warned that the virus is spreading faster than the efforts of governments and health workers to keep it under...

• West highlights risks posed by contractual liabilities for offshore operators and contractors• New appointment bolsters West’s advisory services for offshore and specialist vessel operations Michael...