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UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah
20 Mar, 2023
Fujairah is a major port in the United Arab Emirates and subject to strict environmental regulations aimed at reducing the impact of shipping on the local environment.
Piracy - Revised IMO Guidance on the use of Armed Security Personnel in the High Risk Area
04 Oct, 2011
The IMO has recently published MSC. 1/Circ. 1405/Rev. 1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board...
Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90
23 Feb, 2023
From 23 March 2023 the limits of liability applicable for ship-sourced oil spills in the United States OPA 90 will increase.
Defence Guide - Late redelivery in a nutshell
05 Apr, 2022
When is the ship redelivered late? A charterer has an obligation to deliver the vessel in compliance with the redelivery provisions of the charter. The timing of a redelivery will primarily
depend on...
Underwater Hull Cleaning - Risks and Precautions Associated with Diving Operations
14 Apr, 2023
Underwater hull cleaning operations are critical for maintaining the performance and efficiency of a ship.
COVID-19: List of Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures at Chinese Ports (Update)
08 Jun, 2021
Our local correspondent PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited have advised the Club about updates to the anti-epidemic measures and bunker limitations that have been implemented at the major ports...
No.7 2020/2021 - Annual General Meeting
27 May, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held at the headquarters of the Association, 31...
Australia - Increased Fines for Polluters
25 Jun, 2020
From 1st July, many Australian states are set to increase pollution fines for those polluting Australian territorial waters. Ship owners, operators, charterers and masters, should be aware of potential...
Proposed changes to IMO requirements on safe mooring
21 Jul, 2020
The IMO has drafted new proposals for requirements pertaining to mooring safety. These will apply to selection, arrangement, inspection, maintenance and replacement of mooring equipment, including lines.
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
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.