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Loss Prevention 17 Jun, 2022Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates
The latest bunker quality data has been uploaded to Neptune. An update from MPA Singapore on Fuel Oil quality control measures suggests that the crisis when HFO was found contaminated by organic chlorides has been curtailed.
Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
News 16 Jun, 2022Posidonia 2022
West’s Posidonia 2022 reception was a great celebration of being together again and the West team enjoyed welcoming all of our guests from around the world. The smiles were evident and photos from the event are here for you to enjoy.
Ian ClarkeHead of Claims & Regional Director (Hellas) -
News 16 Jun, 2022Poster display TV Giveaway - Can you spot the differences
Our Loss Prevention department has put together a wide array of health and safety related posters for Members use. Individual posters can take up lots of room, it's therefore a good idea to display them via a TV in a public space for the maximum amount of eyes. To help with this, we will be giving away six TV’s to help our Members get started.
Simon HodgkinsonGlobal Head of Loss Prevention
Sanctions news
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News 15 Jun, 2022Ukraine Conflict - FAQs regarding reporting of vessel calls to Russia
In Notice to Members No.2 2022/2023 we explained that Members must now report to the Club all vessel calls to Russia and transits through Russian territorial waters, and the regulatory basis for this new requirement. We now set out below some of the Frequently Asked Questions we and other Clubs have received on the Notice.
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News 19 May, 2022Ukraine Conflict - EU FAQs on port access prohibition
The EU’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia included a prohibition on Russian flagged ships (and those which changed their Russian flag or registration to other states after 24 February 2022) entering EU ports after 16 April 2022. The EU have now published some FAQs to give guidance around that prohibition.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 01 Jul, 2022No.6 2022/2023 - Sanctions - The European Unions 6th Sanctions Package
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 PaulsonCorporate Director -
Notices to Members 20 Jun, 2022No.5 2022/2023 - Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held at the Hotel Le Royal, 12 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg, on 12 July 2022 at 12.30 hours (CET) for the following purpose...
Olivier Le BescondGeneral Manager