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Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
31 Jul, 2023
The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless...
Vessel Condition Surveys
07 Feb, 2025
Recently the Club’s Loss Prevention department has noticed a trend of Members arranging condition related surveys directly with surveyors (particularly follow-up surveys to check cargo hold hatch covers...
WEST renews its bunker fuel quality statistics contract with VPS
26 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce that it has renewed its contract with a market leader in marine fuel testing Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS).
Tunisia - Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable
26 Jul, 2023
An unfortunate incident has taken place at the port of Bizerte, where the bridge spanning the Canal de Bizerte has caught fire in its engine compartment, rendering it immobile. The cause of the fire remains...
Piracy on the Rise
28 May, 2020
Maritime piracy continues to be a major concern in many of the global shipping lanes, but this has now shifted to the Gulf of Guinea, South East Asia and most recently, the Gulf of Mexico.
Threats to vessels in the Red Sea - Important factors for Members to consider
21 Dec, 2023
This circular provides guidance on various issues arising out of the recent attacks in the Red Sea and addresses the possible practical, insurance and legal factors for Members to consider.