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New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
13 Sep, 2022
A new video has been added to the Club's LEARN THE ROPES video series, which deals with engine room fire safety.
Snap-Back Zones
06 Jan, 2025
All mooring lines under tension will stretch, particularly those made from synthetic material. Should the line break, stored energy will be released as it reverts to its original length.
USA – Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule – Update
12 Dec, 2013
In November 2010 the Club published USA – Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule reminding Members to ensure their vessels complied with the seasonal speed limit restrictions in place in certain areas...
Response To Accidents From Incorrect Use Or Failure Of Lifeboat On-Load Release Systems
01 Aug, 2011
In response to accidents resulting from the incorrect use or failure of on-load release systems on lifeboats, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has recently adopted changes to SOLAS and the...
Group Reinsurance Rates 2025/26
20 Dec, 2024
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2025/26 have now been finalised. These include the...
Increasing ships' efficiency and decreasing underperformance claims - a “virtuous circle”
08 May, 2024
Underperformance claims, where a vessel is alleged to consume more bunkers and/or to steam more slowly than is warranted in the charter party, are one of the most common types of Defence claim that the...
Making a Positive Impact - Waypoints Issue 04
15 Aug, 2023
The IMO has over many decades developed and adopted mandatory rules, as well as recommendations and guidelines, to protect the marine environment, writes Natasha Brown
Our Charity Partners - One year on
23 Sep, 2021
In September 2020, West launched it’s long-term charity program and made commitments of financial support to three select charities (National Oceanography Centre, Sailors’ Society and Blue Marine). We...
Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update
01 Nov, 2016
Further to the Club’s news article of 6 July 2011, Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised of a recent noticeable increase in the number of anchored vessels being subject to acts of robbery...