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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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News 09 Oct, 2024World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital
In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this year’s theme, "It's time to prioritise mental health in the workplace," it becomes essential to understand these determinants and develop effective strategies.
Emma MacCarthyLoss Prevention Officer -
News 07 Oct, 2024Shipowners success in China’s Supreme Court: no change in cargo condition during transit
The Club has in recent years experienced a large number of cargo claims in China arising from the shipment to China of agricultural products especially soyabeans. The Club supported Shipowner members in a recent case and successfully defended a claim for alleged damage to a cargo of DDGS...
Myrto AnghelakisSenior Claims Manager -
Loss Prevention 30 Sep, 2024SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24)
In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC.556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Emma MacCarthyLoss Prevention Officer
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News 22 Jul, 2024Russian Sanctions - designation update
Further to our March 2024 news item, the UK authorities have since designated Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh Insurance Company resultant from their “carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia
Tim DaviesDeputy Head of Claims (Eastern Team) -
News 22 Apr, 2024Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation of oil or gas from Venezuela, and provision of related goods and services” and transactions involving the state oil company PdVSA.
Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director