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01 Aug, 2022

When it comes to cyber-attacks, shipowners should assume the worst and expect to be hit at some point.

News 11 Aug, 2022
Gina Panayiotou appointed to to drive ESG Strategy
West are delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director
News 01 Aug, 2022
Are shipowners covered against likely cyber-attacks?
When it comes to cyber-attacks, shipowners should assume the worst and expect to be hit at some point.
News 01 Aug, 2022
Ukraine Conflict - new UK trade restrictions
On 21 July 2022 the UK government imposed further trade restrictions against Russia under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2022 which amend The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019) (“the Regulations”).

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director

News 01 Aug, 2022
Ukraine Conflict - new UK trade restrictions
On 21 July 2022 the UK government imposed further trade restrictions against Russia under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2022 which amend The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019) (“the Regulations”).

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director
News 29 Jul, 2022
Ukraine Conflict - EU 6th sanctions package - amended Notice to Members
Notice to Members No.6 2022/2023 was issued on 1 July 2022 advising Members of the EU’s sixth package of sanctions against Russia. A copy can be found here.

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director

Notices to Members 18 Jul, 2022
No.7 2022/2023 - Condition Surveys - Tankers Which Have Carried Heavy Fuel Oil As Cargo
As in previous years and in accordance with International Group practice, the Club is required to carry out condition surveys of seagoing tankers aged 10 years or more if they carried heavy fuel oil (HFO) as cargo during the previous policy year unless the ship...

Simon Parrott

Underwriting Director
Notices to Members 01 Jul, 2022
No.6 2022/2023 - Sanctions - The European Unions 6th Sanctions Package (amended)
On the 3rd of June 2022 the EU published its 6th package of sanctions against Russia. This circular is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of the EU sanctions against Russia.

Tony Paulson

Corporate Director