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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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Loss Prevention 28 Oct, 2025SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
In June 2025, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.575(110), setting out the latest amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
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Marcus WinchesterLoss Prevention Officer -
Loss Prevention 20 Oct, 2025West Renews VPS Contract in 2025
In September 2025, West renewed its landmark agreement with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), continuing its collaboration to deliver bunker fuel quality insights through the Club’s Neptune portal.
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Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
News 15 Oct, 2025AM 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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Tom BowsherGroup CEO
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Sanctions news
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News 01 Sep, 2025Syria – easing of sanctions
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director -
News 22 May, 2025Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements
Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that must be fulfilled when trading to and from Russia.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
