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Venezuela: Prohibitions on the use of the “Petro” cryptocurrency
16 Apr, 2018
Further to our News Item of 28th August 2017, there have been recent developments in Venezuela by way of the introduction of the cryptocurrency, the “Petro”.
The introduction of the Petro was designed...
Cargo - Nickel Ore
14 Sep, 2018
The dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore, due to the risk of liquefaction of the cargo on passage when the moisture content is higher than the cargo’s Flow Moisture Point (FMP), are well...
ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuels Quality Submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
04 Mar, 2021
In response to the shipping community's concerns about the characteristics of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), an ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuel Quality in January 2021 will be submitted to the IMO Marine...
MLC and Abandoned Seafarers - The Theory and the Practice
03 Feb, 2022
The 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) entered into force in early 2017 with the aim of protecting seafarers who had been abandoned by their employers.
No. 13 2019/2020 - Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of WAVE
30 Dec, 2019
From 20 February 2010 liabilities arising in respect of the carriage of cargo under such paperless trading systems were covered, provided that the system had first been approved by the Group transferable...
West A- rating, stable outlook re-affirmed by AM Best
26 Sep, 2024
West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings)...
Indonesia - Ban on the Export of Unprocessed Minerals
06 Jan, 2014
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
In May 2012 the Managers advised Members in a website news article of the introduction of a ban by the Indonesian Government regarding the export of unprocessed minerals...
Media Statement: West’s premium exceeds US$300m for the first time after successful renewal
23 Feb, 2023
London, UK, 23 February 2023 – A disciplined renewal has seen a premium increase of 9% on renewing mutual business, whilst the Club’s selective approach to growth throughout the year and at the renewal...
Gina Panayiotou appointed to drive ESG Strategy
11 Aug, 2022
West are delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.