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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...
Venezuela - potential re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
05 Feb, 2024
Members will recall from our News Item of 20 October 2023 that in anticipation of certain events related to Venezuela’s democratic process, the United States issued a number of General Licenses and General...
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.
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.6 2024/25 - Annual General Meeting and updates to the Club's Privacy policy
17 Jun, 2024
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) (hereafter “The Association”) will be held at the Hotel...
Argentina - Customs Fines in Parana River Ports
20 Dec, 2013
In February 2013 the Club advised Members in a news article entitled Argentina – Customs Fines in San Nicolas that the customs authorities in San Nicolas, Argentina were rigorously enforcing the Argentinean...
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
13 Dec, 2023
In the evolving landscape of maritime operations, electronic systems play an increasingly vital role in ensuring safety and efficiency. Cybersecurity and cyber safety are integral aspects of your safety...
On the Horizon – EU/ UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) has included Shipping in 2024/2026
11 Dec, 2023
Starting from 1 January 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has undergone changes to include maritime emissions. This system is a legislative scheme implemented by the European Union (EU) to...
Intercargo Guide for the Safe Loading of Nickel Ore
13 Feb, 2012
The sinking of “Vinalines Queen” in December 2011 while on passage from Morowali, Indonesia to Ningde, China was a tragic reminder of the risks associated with the carriage of nickel ore. Within the space...
USA: California Air Resources Board 2014 Amendments to the Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule
25 Nov, 2013
Members are reminded that from 1 January 2014 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Ocean Going Vessels (OGV) Fuel Rule Phase II fuel requirements will enter in to force. The maximum permitted sulphur...