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Port State Control - Paris MOU - Harmonised Verification Programme
20 Nov, 2012
Members operating passenger vessels to any of the 27 maritime authorities of the Paris MOU on Port State Control (PSC) are reminded that the organisation will be running a Harmonised Verification Programme...
ESG
26 Aug, 2021
Our world is changing and West is committed to help develop the sustainable maritime industries of tomorrow. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are at the forefront of that change and...
SOLAS - New AIS Annual Test Requirement
25 May, 2012
Members are reminded that as from 1 July 2012, all vessels fitted with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) will be required to have their AIS equipment tested annually. The test should be conducted...
Guidance around Covid-19 issued by several U.S. bodies
07 Apr, 2020
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic guidance has issued by several U.S. bodies which potentially impact both our U.S.-based Members and those trading there.
USA - State of New York Ballast Water Requirements - Update
16 Feb, 2011
In June 2010 Members were advised of New York State’s stringent new ballast water management requirements which would affect the majority of vessels falling within the ambit of the Vessel General Permit...
Cuba sanctions
21 Oct, 2016
The United States has long maintained sanctions against Cuba and which included a ban on vessels calling in US waters for 180 days after having traded to Cuba. It was recently announced that this prohibition...
Piracy – Updated Gulf of Guinea Piracy Guidelines Published (Version 2)
07 Jul, 2016
In January 2013 a number of key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo produced “Interim Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters...
Bribery & corruption policy statement
14 May, 2019
Bribery and Corruption have been recognised as a crime throughout the world for a long time.