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Intercargo Guide for the Safe Loading of Nickel Ore

13 Feb, 2012
The sinking of “Vinalines Queen” in December 2011 while on passage from Morowali, Indonesia to Ningde, China was a tragic reminder of the risks associated with the carriage of nickel ore. Within the space...

Cargo Hold Cleaning

09 Nov, 2022
When cargo holds are presented for loading cargoes in bulk and they are not sufficiently clean for the intended cargo, delays, off-hire and charter party disputes can arise. Insufficient cleaning can also...

West A- rating, stable outlook re-affirmed by AM Best

26 Sep, 2024
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)...

MARPOL - Oil Record Book Entries

23 Nov, 2010
At a recent meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee MEPC. 1/Circ. 736 “Guidance for the Recording of Operations in the Oil Record Book Part 1 – Machinery Space Operations (All Ships)”...

SOLAS - ECDIS Data Presentation Checks

04 Apr, 2012
Following a number of navigational incidents during 2011 it has been found that some older models of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) using Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) are...

No. 10 2020/2021 - West P&I Launch Qwest Maritime In Partnership With C Solutions

24 Jun, 2020
The Managers are pleased to advise that as part of its continued diversification programme, the Club has made a further strategic investment, Qwest Maritime Ltd. (“Qwest”).

Argentina: New Regulation in Respect of Asian Gypsy Moth

03 Dec, 2019
The Club has been advised that the Argentinian National Service for Health and Agrifood Quality (SENASA) is finalising approval and issuance of a resolution to establish control measures in respect of...

Piracy Update – Best Management Practices (Version 3)

09 Jul, 2010
Following further consultation with industry, the third edition of  "Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in the Arabian Sea Area” (BMP3) has now been published. The amendments...

No. 4 2020/2021 - Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position 20 February 2020

13 May, 2020
The Board met on 12 May 2020 to approve the Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2020 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) and are pleased to report...

Report & Accounts 2008

15 Aug, 2008
The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) Report and Accounts for the year ended 20 February 2008 are now available on our web site: 2008 Reports and Accounts