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S&P Reaffirms West’s A- Rating

25 Oct, 2021
S&P have reaffirmed the Club’s interactive rating as A-, with a continued negative outlook but which is now reflected in the rating of virtually all other IG Clubs across the industry.

The new GENCON 2022 charterparty

04 Jul, 2023
BIMCO’s GENCON charter was first developed in 1922. It has been considered BIMCO’s flagship contract and it is the most widely used voyage charter party in the dry bulk sector.

Turkey - Pollution Incidents on the Rise

03 Feb, 2025
The Club would like to draw Member’s attention to a concerning trend of pollution incidents involving vessels operating within Turkish waters and calling to Turkish ports.

Accidents during Mooring Operations

25 Nov, 2022
The Club’s analysis of significant claims found that approximately 5% of all severe personal injuries happened during mooring or towing operations.

Price Cap on Crude and Petroleum Cargoes from Russia

23 Aug, 2024
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 the G7 together with the European Union met in June at a summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany where the imposition of a price cap on the sale of...

FAQ on Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

12 Oct, 2022
The FAQs provide guidance on the implications of this law for shipowners, managers and their correspondents in the PRC.

West Successfully Executes Highly Targeted Renewal Strategy

21 Feb, 2022
West has successfully achieved a targeted renewal strategy intended to counter the challenges posed by the consistent underrating in the P&I market and the growth of unpredictable major claims, all now...

No.3 2023/24 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2023

16 May, 2023
The Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2023 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) were approved, on 10 May 2023, by the Board.

Coronavirus - Legal Issues Arising From The Coronavirus Outbreak

08 Apr, 2020
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency. Several legal issues for shipowners, operators and charterers may arise as a result of the outbreak and this article...

No.8 2025/26 - Ship Pollution Response Organisation (SPRO) Agreements in China

14 Jul, 2025
This Notice to Members provides Members with an update on the new SPRO template agreement jointly agreed by the Group Clubs and CDSA.