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In November 2010 the Club published USA – Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule reminding Members to ensure their vessels complied with the seasonal speed limit restrictions in place in certain areas...

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...

Further to Notice to Members No.6 2021/2022 the Club continues to receive queries about this trade and especially how it may be carried out safely. The aim of this article is to highlight the practical...

The risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases is an inherent hazard in the global movement of goods. Insects are one of the major concerns for ships as they can cause significant damage to the cargo...

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

In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced an updated set of guidelines to help shipping companies comply with the advice previously...

Bribery and Corruption have been recognised as a crime throughout the world for a long time.

June 2012

Introduction   On 1 January 2011 the amendments to SOLAS as adopted by IMO Resolution MSC. 282(86) entered into force. These included a number of changes to SOLAS Chapter V “Safety of Navigation”.   Regulation...