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Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships
19 Nov, 2024
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...
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.
Cuba Sanctions Update: OFAC Clarifies Humanitarian Exemption For Non-Us Persons
14 Aug, 2026
Following our Cuba Sanctions Alert in May 2026, in which we outlined the significant expansion of US sanctions risk for non-US persons under Executive Order 14404 of May 1, 2026, OFAC has issued a new...
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....
Astaara on Iranian cyber capability - 12 March 2026
16 Mar, 2026
In this report we seek to put the cyber threat posed by Iran and its proxies into context. There is a concern that even if peace breaks out, the cyber threat from Iran will remain. We offer some guidance...
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.
Pollution Incident - Structural Failure of Drain Lines Passing Through Fuel Oil Tanks
21 Feb, 2025
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...
Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
22 Apr, 2024
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation...
Cargo Declarations under the IMSBC Code
19 Aug, 2021
Under section 4 of the IMSBC Code, Shippers must provide the Master or his representative with appropriate information on the cargo sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions necessary...
No. 11 2020/2021 - PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes
10 Aug, 2020
The current PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previously revised in 2015) prohibits the import, dumping and disposal of both solid wastes, unless subject...