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West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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News 09 Nov, 2026Safer Ship-to-Ship Transfers: Practical Lessons for Bulk Carrier Operations
Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations are an established part of dry bulk shipping, particularly where draught restrictions, limited port infrastructure or the absence of a suitable berth make direct loading or discharge impracticable.
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Emma MacCarthyLoss Prevention Officer -
News 27 Oct, 2026Second hatch cover video: Survey procedure
Following the first video’s introduction to hatch covers from the P&I Club perspective, this video looks more closely at the hatch cover survey procedure and explains what surveyors examine...
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Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
News 27 Oct, 2026AM Best has reaffirmed our Financial Strength Rating
West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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Francis CorriganChief Financial Officer
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Sanctions news
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News 01 Sep, 2026Venezuela sanctions – amended OFAC General Licences issued
Further to our comprehensive guide issued on 6 January 2026 and updated on 23 February 2026 reflecting important changes in US sanctions against Venezuela in light of the seizure of Nicolas Maduro by the United States, OFAC have issued further amended General licences and association FAQs.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director -
News 28 Aug, 2026Iran sanctions – Increased Secondary Sanctions Risk for Operating in the Iranian Shipping Sector
On 24 August 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched Operation Economic Outcast, a new U.S. campaign targeting the Iranian regime and those facilitating its activities globally.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
