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Earlier this month the US Coast Guard in New Orleans reported a significant rise in the number of casualties in the Mississippi River during 2006, over one hundred of which were the result of main engine...

From January 2025, we are pleased to announce a key change to the West War facility. With immediate effect, we are now able to offer coverage for single ‘breach’ voyages.

Deck Cargo Cover protects a Member from liabilities to cargo owners where cargo is carried on deck against an under-deck bill of lading or is unsuitable for deck carriage.

Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

Members are reminded that self-heating of coal is more likely when the coal is low rank, geologically immature material sourced from open cast mines such as that commonly shipped from Kalimantan in Indonesia.

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...

1. On delivery: In the absence of any specific clause, line 22 NYPE requires that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with cleanswept holds” i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay...

West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established...

Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.

In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC.556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.