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List of Correspondents 2026 [PDF]

20 Feb, 2026

Egypt: Carriage of Armed Guards, Weapons and Ammunition through the Suez Canal

08 Nov, 2011
In August 2011 the Egyptian Ministry of Defence announced a prohibition on the carriage of armed guards, weapons and ammunition on vessels transiting the Suez Canal. However, the requirements were not...

The Dangers of Working at Height on Scaffolds

26 Mar, 2025
Scaffolds are versatile working platforms that play a crucial role in various shipboard operations, enabling crew members to perform critical maintenance operations in hard to access areas on board.

Deputy Head of Claims, Head of Defence - Job description

08 Nov, 2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join West as Deputy Head of Claims & Head of Defence, Hong Kong. This role will be responsible for managing claims and providing expert advice to the Club’s Members....

West are proud to sponsor the Graig 100 cycle ride

17 Aug, 2022
West are proud to be the lead sponsor of the Graig 100, a challenging cycle ride in support of The Mission to Seafarers.

Update: Current Threat Level in the Strait of Hormuz

06 Mar, 2026
Continue to defer transit of SOH. Reconsider port calls/anchorage at Fujairah, UAE, amid a shift by Iran towards targeting regional critical infrastructure. Monitor and adhere to local authorities' guidance...

History of the Club

20 Jan, 2020
Read about the Club's proud history here.

Toolbox Meetings - The Cornerstone of Maritime Safety

03 Feb, 2025
At West, we are seeing an increase of incidents which we feel would not have occurred if a Toolbox meeting, also known as a safety brief or tailgate meeting, had been held. These are short, informal meetings...

No.16 2025/26 – Class 1 & 2 Rule Changes for 2026

28 Jan, 2026
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association was held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 in the Hotel Le Royal, 12 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg and the following...

New Loss Prevention Video Published: The Continued Dangers of Enclosed Space Entries

25 Apr, 2025
The Club would like to draw Member’s attention to statistics recently published by Inter-manager, an NGO representing ship and crew managers, who recently submitted an analysis document to the IMO concerning...