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USTR Action Against Chinese-Built, Operated and Owned vessels - Charter party Implications
07 May, 2025
Members will be aware of the ‘Proposed Actions’ published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or USTR, in February 2025 that would have widespread ramifications for the shipping industry.
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...
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 makes strong progress with combined ratio of 96.7%
16 May, 2023
Insurer’s performance driven by a successful renewal, improved claims performance and historically low levels of Pool claims in 2022.
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.
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...
Biosecurity - Insect Infestation on Ships
14 Apr, 2023
The risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases is an inherent hazard in the global movement of goods. Insects are one of the major concerns for ships as they can cause significant damage to the cargo...
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.