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On the Horizon – EU/ UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) has included Shipping in 2024/2026
11 Dec, 2023
Starting from 1 January 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has undergone changes to include maritime emissions. This system is a legislative scheme implemented by the European Union (EU) to...
FuelEU Maritime - Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships
05 Apr, 2023
FuelEU Maritime is an initiative of the European Union (EU) that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping within the EU.
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
River Piracy In The Amazon: How To Manage Your Risks
22 Jun, 2021
West’s Fixed Premium book has expanded to become one of the largest insurers of tugs and barges in South America, proving invaluable to shipowners dealing with the distinctive risks faced by smaller vessels.
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
08 Mar, 2024
A new video has been added to the Club's LEARN THE ROPES video series, offering insight into Port State Control (PSC) inspections and what to expect during their conduct onboard a vessel.
Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea
16 Feb, 2021
Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020, a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf of Guinea.
Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges
07 Jun, 2023
The swift retreat of Arctic Sea ice has revealed new opportunities for trans-Arctic shipping routes. However, these projected routes may be too optimistic, as they fail to consider the increased frequency...
No. 18 2020/2021 - Class 1 Rule changes for 2021 and Adoptions of Amendments to the CGC
15 Jan, 2021
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association was held on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 via video conference and the following SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS were passed...
Cyber Security is like basic hygiene - Waypoints article
22 Apr, 2021
There are a few simple things that need to be done to prevent the majority of malware. We have to remember that the internet is a vast domain populated by a lot of people, and that like society as a whole,...
Piracy Resurfaces - Recent Hijackings Escalate Maritime Threats in the Indian Ocean
08 Jan, 2024
The Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean have recently witnessed a surge in maritime security concerns, particularly in the form of piracy and hijacking incidents. In a stark turn of events,...