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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently published a Safety Alert concerning the “Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick Closing Valves”. It has been issued as a result of Port State Control (PSC) officers...

The IMO has recently published MSC. 1/Circ. 1405/Rev. 1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board...

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.

Bribery and Corruption have been recognised as a crime throughout the world for a long time.

The consequences of burning off-specification bunkers can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even where off-specification bunkers do not result in a breakdown, the...

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...

The Board reviewed the latest Class 1 and Class 2 figures, the Club’s mid-year financial position and agreed the Club’s approach to renewals for the year beginning 20 February 2023 at their meeting on...

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...

In light of volatile global markets and the impact of Coronavirus, Members may be considering taking a ship out of service until demand rises again.

In likely response to the recent Global Maritime Advisory concerning steps to prevent breach of sanctions issued by the U.S. authorities (please see Notice to Members No.6 2020/2021 for details), Panama...