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Senegal - Customs Fines in Dakar – Further Update

06 Mar, 2019
Further to previous notifications in April 2012 and April 2014,  the Club continues to regularly receive notifications of customs fines being imposed. Most recently: A Chief Engineer erroneously transposed two...

Mexico - Iron Ore Cargoes

19 May, 2014
Club correspondents Pandi Nave S. A. De C. V. , Mexico City have advised the Managers of a recent case involving a vessel carrying a shipment of iron ore which was detained by the Mexican Authorities....

Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication

23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels have experienced main engine breakdowns caused by heavily contaminated lubricating oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.

Notice to Members No. 16 2003/2004

12 Feb, 2004
February 2004

Notice to Members No. 12 1998/1999

20 Dec, 1998
December 1998

The Global Sulphur Cap 2020

06 Jul, 2019
The implementation of the global 0. 50% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI represents a major challenge to the shipping industry. Starting from 1 January 2020 vessels will be required...

Hull

27 Feb, 2023
A comprehensive hull and machinery insurance product which is run by an experienced and recognised hull underwriting and claims handling team, backed by A-rated reinsurers.

Ghana - PSC Fines for Alleged MARPOL Transgression

22 Jun, 2021
Further to our previous articles of 30 April 2020 and 25 March 2019, we advise that the escalation of fines being issued by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has expanded beyond those for sewage pollution....

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...

Notice to Members No. 22 2015/2016

10 Feb, 2016
February 2016