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SOLAS - Prohibition of Blending and Production Processes During Sea Voyages
24 Dec, 2013
In August 2009, IMO published MSC-MEPC. 2/Circ. 8 which agreed that the physical blending of bulk liquid MARPOL cargoes during the sea voyage for the purpose of creating new product blends should be prohibited....
Iran sanctions - U.S. issues clear warning to shipping over petroleum shipments
01 Oct, 2019
OFAC recently issued an “Advisory to the Maritime Petroleum Shipping Community” reiterating in the strongest terms the sanctions risks for shipowners, marine insurers and bunker suppliers related to the...
USA - California Ocean Going Vessel Fuel Rule - Reminder
29 Jan, 2020
Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.
Astaara Update to interested parties on ongoing US-Israeli War (“Operation Epic Fury”) with Iran
17 Mar, 2026
The purpose of this memorandum is to share information with our shipowners and brokers on known developments within the Persian Gulf from an operational/cyber and insurance perspective. Sources of the...
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...
Member support strengthened in Asia through two new senior promotions
01 Dec, 2022
West P&I, has today announced the promotions of David Griffiths and Xuanlun (XL) Cai. David has become the Regional Head of Underwriting, Singapore, and Xuanlun is now Regional Head of Underwriting, Hong...
EU Expands Iran Sanctions Framework to Target Threats to Freedom of Navigation
01 Jun, 2026
On 22 May 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision amending its existing Iran sanctions framework to allow the EU to target individuals and entities involved in Iran's actions threatening...