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Qatar - Severance of Ties by UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Egypt - Further Update
12 Jan, 2021
Further to our news item of 15 June 2017, we are pleased to report that relations between members of the Gulf Co-operation Committee (“GCC”) and Qatar have been renewed.
Tank Cleanliness Verification for Tankers: A Comprehensive Overview
22 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.
Castorseed Extraction De-oiled Cake Cargo
21 Nov, 2019
The Club has had a number of queries recently in respect of a proposed cargo of “Rapeseed Meal & Castorseed Extraction De-oiled Cake” to be loaded in bulk at Kandla port in India.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
No.3 2025/26 - Sanctions Update - Yemen trading and support for the Houthi terrorist network
25 Apr, 2025
This Notice provides information in conjunction with U.S. State Department spokesperson Mrs. Tammy Bruce’s recent press statement on the United States’ position regarding support to terrorist organizations,...
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.