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West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established high underwriting standards and Member-centric service...
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News 11 Sep, 2025Standard & Poor's (S&P) Interactive Rating – Outlook Revised to Positive on Improved Capital
S&P have today advised that the West's outlook has been improved to positive with immediate effect.
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Loss Prevention 04 Sep, 2025New LP Bulletin: Comprehensive Guide to Cargo Tank Coatings for Chemical and Product Tankers
LP has published a new technical bulletin, “Comprehensive Guide to Cargo Tank Coatings for Chemical and Product Tankers”, offering a vital resource for tanker operators, charterers, and maritime safety professionals.
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Emma MacCarthyLoss Prevention Officer -
News 03 Sep, 2025Russian sanctions - lower price cap for Russian crude oil enters into force
As set out in our Notice to Members No.9 2025/26, a lower price cap for Russian crude oil imposed by the UK and the European Union takes effect on 2 and 3 September 2025 respectively.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
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News 01 Sep, 2025Syria – easing of sanctions
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
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News 22 May, 2025Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements
Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that must be fulfilled when trading to and from Russia.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
