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Panama Canal – New “Disruption Charge” Tariff Implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
23 Feb, 2023
The Club's correspondent, C Fernie & Co S.A., has advised that effective on 01 January 2023, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has implemented a new tariff item known as the "Disruption Charge".
Pollution incident during bunkering. Analysis, Findings, and Recommendations.
05 Mar, 2025
A container vessel was conducting a routine bunkering operation at a port. The operation involved the transfer of 117 metric tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) from a bunker barge to the vessel’s...
Simon Parrott, Chief Underwriting Officer to retire in summer 2025
25 Apr, 2024
After 40 years of service at the Club, Simon Parrott will step down from his position of Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) in the summer of 2025.
Extended covers
11 Apr, 2019
The Club helps meet its Members’ operational requirements by offering a wide range of additional covers, which are designed to complement normal cover and can be tailored to meet an individual Member’s...
USA: California Air Resources Board Amendments to the Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule
23 Sep, 2011
As Members are aware, the State of California has in force strict regulatory requirements concerning the type and sulphur content of fuel used by vessels within State waters. These are set out in the “Fuel...
Specialist Operations Cover
05 Jul, 2019
Specialist Operations Cover provides protection against those liabilities arising out of an entered vessel being engaged in specialist operations that would otherwise be excluded under the Club’s Rules.
New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes
23 Jul, 2020
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
West of England Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service Upgraded 2021 | West P&I Club
17 May, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the bunker information section within the Club's global information portal Neptune has been upgraded to incorporate expanded Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) data content.
USA - Enforcement of the North American ECA
13 Jun, 2013
Club correspondents Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP, New York have advised that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it is now conducting periodic flights over upper Chesapeake...
Ukraine Conflict - Repatriation of Crew FAQs
07 Mar, 2022
In view of the numerous requests from Members seeking advice on the repatriation of crewmembers arising from the crisis in Ukraine, we have devised the following FAQs to assist Members.