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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.
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...
Tank Cleanliness Verification for Tankers: A Comprehensive Overview
12 May, 2026
The pinnacle step of tank cleaning operations is verifying the condition of the cargo tanks after cleaning. A physical tank inspection is the most common approach.
Strong Financial Results Strengthen Capital
15 May, 2024
The Club is pleased to announce a strong financial performance for the 2023-24 financial year, achieving a 94.5% combined ratio. This is the third year in a row of improvement, a result which represents...
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...
West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer
10 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025.
Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West...
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...
Mercuria Energy Trading PTE V Raphael Cotoner Investments LTD (The "Afra Oak”) 2023
01 Dec, 2023
The “error in navigation” defence in Article 4 Rule 2 (a) of the Hague / Hague Visby Rules has recently been applied by the English Commercial Court, exonerating owners from liability in a charterparty...
West P&I appoints Gina Panayiotou to drive ESG strategy
11 Aug, 2022
London, UK, 11 August 2022 – West P&I is delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager. Gina will be responsible for reviewing...
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...