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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.
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...
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.
Fines for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS)
29 Feb, 2024
The Club has been made aware of cases where vessels were fined by local authorities for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS).
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...
Group A IMSBC Cargoes - The Rain Loading Dilemma
05 Jan, 2026
The Club has recently seen several instances regarding loading bulk cargoes that are categorised as Group A cargoes under the IMSBC Code.
Advisory for vessels anchoring in the anchorage zones in Istanbul Southern Anchorage
28 May, 2025
Our local correspondent, Kalimbassieris Marine, has kindly shared a letter Number: E-25270526-155.01.01-2702652 issued by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs on anchoring outside the anchorage...
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...
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 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...