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Introduction In view of recent events concerning a major Japanese carrier and the continuing uncertainties in the shipping markets, Members may wish to have some knowledge of the background to Japanese...

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.

Further to the Managers’ previous advice on the impact of the Deepwater Horizon event in the United States; Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Information and Background on BP Liability for Deepwater Horizon...

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December 2001

Premium rates, as the West has noted since 2018, are unsustainably lowRecord pool costs and Covid-19 related liabilities mean that a corrective action is now necessaryThe West is committed to preserving...

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...

Astaara’s cyber insurance covers ports and terminals, as well as ships, shipowners and ship managers. The insurance is led by A-rated cyber insurance industry leader Axis Specialty Europe SE, with Astaara...

The Government of New South Wales (NSW) has recently passed the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment (Cruise Ships) Regulation 2015 which requires the use of low sulphur fuel...

The Club has recently become aware of difficulties encountered by vessels that have loaded “Sinter Feed” at Ponta da Madeira, Brazil.