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West creates new Charterers and Traders product team
25 Nov, 2021
London, 25 November 2021 – The West of England P&I Club has today announced the creation of a dedicated Charterers and Traders product team to manage its Charterers Comprehensive Cover, which provides...
Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
31 Jul, 2023
The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless...
Claims Department - Reorganisation of London Claims Teams
04 Mar, 2011
Following a review of resources, the Managers have adjusted the structure of the Claims Department in the London office to streamline and enhance the service the Club delivers to Members. Teams 3 and 4...
Passage Planning in Confined Waters and Traffic Separation Schemes
15 Nov, 2022
During a close quarters situation, vessels may have to alter course, resulting in either a collision or a grounding. These incidents can be more likely to take place while navigating in high traffic areas...
Ballast Water Management - CWQ Challenges for D2 Standard Compliance
22 May, 2024
The final phase for full compliance with the D2 Standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention is effective from 08 September 2024. Consequently, more operators are encountering inherent issues with...
Australia - Vessels Detained for Using Unofficial Charts
31 Jul, 2014
Port State Control inspectors in Australia have detained a number of vessels after finding unofficial paper charts on board. In the most recent case the vessel had been using a scanned and printed copy...
West P&I are delighted to continue supporting the Science Bursary with National Oceanography Centre
11 Apr, 2024
Initially launched in 2020, in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), West are proud to be involved with the West P&I Science Bursary. This initiative continues to highlight their commitment...
New Inspection Regime for Paris MoU
23 Dec, 2010
Introduction
On the 1 January 2011 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) will implement European Union Directive 2009/16/EC throughout the EU by introducing a New Inspection...
Pakistan – Cargo Claims
06 Mar, 2023
Pakistan is a rapidly growing market for global trade, with its strategic location connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. However, as with any international trade, some challenges come...