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Shipping, one of the most energy-efficient modes of transportation of most commodities, also remains a focus of international efforts to reduce human impact on the environment through the fuel used for...

West P&I, has today announced the promotions of David Griffiths and Xuanlun (XL) Cai. David has become the Regional Head of Underwriting, Singapore, and Xuanlun is now Regional Head of Underwriting, Hong...

West’s Singapore office is right at the heart of one of the world’s busiest port cities.

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In June 2014 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code which are due to enter into force on 1 January 2015. The changes, as detailed in Resolution...

Further to our News Item of 18 April 2018, the inclusion of United Company Rusal PLC (“Rusal”) in the amended U. S. SDN list has caused considerable confusion and disruption in the aluminium trades...

In response to the growing number of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, several key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo have...

The scope of sanctions against Russia has continued to widen in view of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, with both the United States and the UK issuing new sanctions in recent days.

We are beginning to see countries offer seafarers who have not been vaccinated for COVID 19 the opportunity to get vaccinated whilst their vessel is in port.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 1142 relating to gaseous leaks from tank vessels will continue to be enforced despite the Coronavirus pandemic.