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Arrived ship, NORs and demurrage time bars: Owners beware
02 Sep, 2021
A recent unpublished LMAA arbitration award* for one of the Club’s owner Members has concluded that, where a vessel tenders NOR too early, namely at the end of sea passage before she has reached customary...
Engine Room Fire Safety
25 Jul, 2019
Engine room fires are particularly difficult to tackle due to the possibly confined nature of the scene and an abundance of fire triangle elements: heat, fuel and air.
Member Training Week 2026
26 Jan, 2026
We are delighted to announce that this popular event is returning for 2026!
It will comprise of a week of lectures and workshops presented by West staff and external speakers, covering all aspects of...
Russia Sanctions: New EU FAQs on Targeted Vessels and Tanker Sales
27 May, 2026
On 22 May 2026, the European Commission published two new sets of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing key aspects of the EU Russia sanctions regime as it applies to the maritime sector.
Argentina - Parana River Speed Restrictions
13 Jan, 2021
Recently the Club has received several claims for fines imposed by the Argentinian Coast Guard for excessive vessel speed, primarily in the Rosario port area of the Parana River, where the obligatory speed...
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
Navigating the Persian Gulf in 2025: A Maritime Security Brief for Seafarers
26 Jun, 2025
The Persian Gulf is a crucial channel for the transit of goods, and it is currently grappling with geopolitical tensions, as well as significant maritime security threats, which is disrupting commercial...
Pedestal Cargo Cranes - Wire Damage and Failure
09 Nov, 2022
It is not uncommon for the Club to be notified of claims involving the failure of pedestal cargo cranes, or wire damage associated with the operation of such equipment.
No. 16 2019/2020 - Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of Global Share S.A. (CargoX)
18 Feb, 2020
This Notice informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of CargoX.
Venezuela Sanctions - Designation of More Vessels & Owners
14 Apr, 2019
Further to our News Item of 11 April 2019 the United States has designated a further nine vessels and four owning companies for involvement in the carriage of petroleum cargoes from Venezuela to Cuba....