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21 Jul, 2026

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.

News 25 Aug, 2026
The Hidden Dangers of Non-Approved Portable Electrical Equipment On Tankers
A recent serious incident on board a tanker serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with using non-approved portable electrical equipment. The incident resulted in a crew member sustaining severe burn injuries when portable electrical equipment, which had not been approved for shipboard use, was operated in a hazardous area.

Emma MacCarthy

Loss Prevention Officer
News 25 Aug, 2026
Iran sanctions – OFAC warning on Strait of Hormuz passage
OFAC have issued a warning of the sanctions risks for both US and non-US persons in the payment of “tolls” or other forms of benefit to Iran in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tony Paulson

Head of Asia & Corporate Director
News 24 Aug, 2026
Port State Control 2026 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Cargo Securing
The Tokyo MoU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on the cargo securing of cargo units and cargo transport units from 1 September to 30 November 2026.

Capt. Pik Ki Yung

Loss Prevention Officer

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News 25 Aug, 2026
Iran sanctions – OFAC warning on Strait of Hormuz passage
OFAC have issued a warning of the sanctions risks for both US and non-US persons in the payment of “tolls” or other forms of benefit to Iran in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tony Paulson

Head of Asia & Corporate Director
News 14 Aug, 2026
Cuba Sanctions Update: OFAC Clarifies Humanitarian Exemption For Non-Us Persons
Following our Cuba Sanctions Alert in May 2026, in which we outlined the significant expansion of US sanctions risk for non-US persons under Executive Order 14404 of May 1, 2026, OFAC has issued a new FAQ 1264 on August 6, 2026, providing clarification for those engaged in humanitarian trade with Cuba.

Tony Paulson

Head of Asia & Corporate Director

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