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No. 9 2020/2021- Astaara: West to acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider

16 Jun, 2020
The Managers are pleased to advise Members that the Club will acquire a significant stake in the marine cyber insurance provider, Astaara Company Limited (ACL).

Situation in Myanmar

01 Feb, 2021
Following news that Myanmar’s military has seized power from Aung San Suu Kyi and her governing party, the National League for Democracy, we are informed that Yangon and other ports currently remain open...

Panama Canal – Modification to Fuel Requirements in Canal Waters

28 Apr, 2017
ECM Maritime Services, LLC, have advised the Club about a new Advisory to Shipping, A-15-2017 dated 19 April 2017, which has been issued by the Panama Canal Authority in response to a variety of queries...

Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges

07 Jun, 2023
The swift retreat of Arctic Sea ice has revealed new opportunities for trans-Arctic shipping routes. However, these projected routes may be too optimistic, as they fail to consider the increased frequency...

West Reports Significantly Improved Operating Result

05 Oct, 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Club has returned an underwriting surplus for the first time in five years in its 20 August financial results, with a combined ratio of 97.9% at the mid-year point....

North America office

02 Nov, 2017
The Club is pleased to announce the opening of an office in North America in the near future. Located in New York and run by Paul Barnes who has recently joined the Club, the office will work in conjunction...

Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Vessels - Things to consider

21 Oct, 2021
Further to Notice to Members No.6 2021/2022 the Club continues to receive queries about this trade and especially how it may be carried out safely. The aim of this article is to highlight the practical...

Covid-19: A Letter to Members from the Group CEO

09 Apr, 2020
A letter from Tom Bowsher: What the West is doing to support its Members, staff, partners and friends.

Notice to Members No. 2 2006/2007

28 Apr, 2006

April 2006

Ballasting while Loading or Discharging from Barges

09 Nov, 2022
The Club has experienced a number of cases recently where dry bulk products stowed inside barges made fast to the ship have been damaged by ballast water. Incidents of this type may lead to significant...