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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 23 Jul, 2026New 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
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News 21 Jul, 2026West 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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Notices to Members 15 Jul, 2026Plastic Pellets (Nurdles): India Moves Ahead with Targeted Controls
Plastic pellet pollution remains a concern in shipping due to incidents of nurdle spillage. India has now taken action with DGS Circular No. 19 of 2026, introducing specific requirements for the carriage of plastic pellets (nurdles) in freight containers. Nurdles are increasingly recognised as an environmental risk that warrants targeted control.
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Emma Forbes-GeareyLoss Prevention Officer
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News 08 Jul, 2026Iran Update: OFAC Revokes Iran Sanctions Waiver Issued on 17 June 2026
The temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil and petrochemical products described in our 30 June 2026 News Item is no longer in force.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director -
News 06 Jul, 2026Cuba Sanctions Update - Wind-Down Period Ends As US Designations Accelerate
As reported in our previous alert on 19 May, 2026, Executive Order (EO) 14404 (signed 1 May 2026) established for the first time a Cuba sanctions authority under which non-US persons...
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
