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24 Feb, 2025

West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.

Tom Bowsher

Group CEO

Loss Prevention 05 Mar, 2025
Pollution incident during bunkering. Analysis, Findings, and Recommendations.
A container vessel was conducting a routine bunkering operation at a port. The operation involved the transfer of 117 metric tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) from a bunker barge to the vessel’s designated bunker storage tanks. The Chief Engineer and the 2nd Engineer supervised the operation, assisted by engine ratings.

Dmitry Kisil

Senior Loss Prevention Officer
News 24 Feb, 2025
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.

Tom Bowsher

Group CEO
Loss Prevention 21 Feb, 2025
Pollution Incident - Structural Failure of Drain Lines Passing Through Fuel Oil Tanks
The Club wishes to alert Members to a recent pollution incident that occurred during bunkering operations, that resulted in a significant oil spill. While receiving bunkers, fuel oil escaped through an undetected crack in a deck scupper drain line that penetrated through a fuel oil tank.

Anil Manipuzha

Loss Prevention Officer - Surveys

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News 10 Feb, 2025
Identity of physical Russian Shippers - Important Notice
Members are reminded that it is incumbent upon them to make full due diligence checks on all the parties involved in relation to any trade to or from Russia.

Tim Davies

Head of Claims (Eastern Team)
News 07 Feb, 2025
Shipment of Iron Products from Russia - Important notice to Members
Members are reminded that the Club provides insurance services for Members who transport non-sanctioned cargoes to or from Russia subject to the US, EU and UK Regulations and by way of a general licence under the UK Regulations.

Tim Davies

Head of Claims (Eastern Team)