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In September 2020, West launched it’s long-term charity program and made commitments of financial support to three select charities (National Oceanography Centre, Sailors’ Society and Blue Marine). We worked closely with each of them to initiate activities and projects that would make a real difference.
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News 19 Oct, 2021Parched Paraná
The Parana River is an essential link in the logistical chain of South America, and for many, it’s their only means to drinking water. Following years of below-average rainfall and effects of deforestation in water catchment areas, the Parana is getting parched.
Damian MustardSenior Underwriter -
News 14 Oct, 2021New Claims video series launched together with Bills of Lading resource library
Our Claims team today launch their Introduction to Bills of Lading video, the first in a series of videos aimed at providing helpful guidance to Members on several key topics.
Fiona McCoigClaims Director (Asia)
Sanctions news
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Sanctions News 03 Nov, 2020Iran sanctions: Designation of Strait Shipbrokers, Singapore
It was announced on 29 October 2020 that Strait Shipbrokers in Singapore as well as its executive Murtuza Mustafaunir Basrai had been added to the U.S. SDN list.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director -
News 28 Jul, 2020Sanctions - UK Governments Maritime Guidance
Following publication of the United States’ Global Maritime Advisory in May (see here) providing advice to the maritime community concerning compliance with U.S. sanctions, the UK Government’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)...
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 14 Oct, 2021No.10 2021/2022 - CLASS 1 (P&I) AND CLASS 2 (FD&D) POLICY YEAR BALANCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION
The Board reviewed the latest Class 1 and Class 2 figures, the Club’s mid-year financial position and agreed the Club’s approach to renewals for the year beginning 20 February 2022 at their meeting on 12 October 2021.
Tom BowsherGroup CEO -
Notices to Members 06 Oct, 2021No.9 2021/2022 - Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone
This Notice should be read in conjunction with Notice to Members No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk relating to the dangers arising from the carriage of mineral ores from certain jurisdictions which also forms part of this Notice.
Simon ParrottUnderwriting Director