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West upgraded to A- rating with Standard and Poor’s

West P&I has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- by Standard and Poor’s. The outlook assigned to the rating is stable.

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  • News 05 Aug, 2026
    Why Precision Data Matters: ISO 4259:2026 and the Statistical Basis of P&I Fuel Claims

    Acknowledgement: The authors gratefully acknowledge the valuable contribution and technical input provided by VPS in the preparation of this article.

    Anil Manipuzha
    Anil Manipuzha
    Surveys Officer
  • News 03 Aug, 2026
    Navigating the Future: The Introduction of the S-100 ECDIS Standard

    The maritime industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the introduction of the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model standard for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).

    Marcus Winchester
    Marcus Winchester
    Loss Prevention Officer
  • News 23 Jul, 2026
    New hatch cover video series

    West of England P&I has launched a new video series on hatch covers, giving a practical overview of what role they play in P&I world, how they are surveyed, and which defects and repairs most often lead to concern

    Dmitry Kisil
    Dmitry Kisil
    Senior Loss Prevention Officer

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