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EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia
02 Mar, 2023
On 25 February 2023 the EU adopted its 10th package of sanctions against Russia. The relevant EU Regulations and Council Decisions can be found here but of particular significance for members is Council...
West P&I Posidonia Shipping Exhibition & Reception 2012
22 Jun, 2012
In celebration of Posidonia 2012 the West of England held its traditional lunchtime reception at the Yacht Club of Greece on 5th June.
Posidonia is a bi-annual shipping exhibition in Athens and sees almost...
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...
California - Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction
19 Jul, 2023
The USCG, EPA and NOAA make an annual request that all vessels 300 GT or larger reduce speeds to 10 knots when transiting within the designated VSR (Vessel Speed Reduction) zones along the California coast....
Catastrophic Cargo Crane Slewing Ring Failure
10 Dec, 2014
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recently issued a warning to vessel owners following the catastrophic failure of a cargo crane on a four year old bulk...
Ukraine Conflict - EU adopts ninth package of Russia sanctions
21 Dec, 2022
On 16 December 2022 the EU adopted the 9th package of Russian sanctions. A number of Regulations and Decisions were published (full details can be found here) but of particular significance for Members...
West officially opens its new office in UAE, Dubai
18 Nov, 2024
Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is...
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
07 Dec, 2022
Crewmembers can be badly scalded while working on steam systems. The following examples illustrate how personnel have
been injured as a result of either not following the correct procedures or abiding...
European Union - Update - Advance Cargo Declaration BIMCO Clauses
01 Dec, 2010
Previously the Club published guidance to Members concerning compliance with the requirements of the European Union Advance Cargo Declaration regime, which is due to enter into force on 1 January 2011....