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Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

On 11 August 2023, the United Nations announced the successful ship to ship transfer of more than 1.1 million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO Safer to a replacement vessel, YEMEN (ex NAUTICA).

A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.

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.

The West of England enjoyed a great turnout as it celebrated renewals at Davy's Wine Bar on its 150th anniversary.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held at 12:45 hours on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 in the Hotel Le Royal, 12 Boulevard...

Members are reminded that the Club provides insurance services for Members who transport non-sanctioned cargoes to or from Russia subject to the US, EU and UK Regulations and by way of a general licence...

The combined ratio for the 2025-26 financial year was 98.0%, an improvement on the prior year's 103.9%. The Club's own claims were below their expected position, and the share of Pool claims was close...

West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...