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The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis
12 Jun, 2025
Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.
West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance approved
16 Jul, 2020
Following regulatory approval, West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance is now fully operational and we are working together to offer Delay Insurance products to our Members and others....
Monitoring of Self-Heating Coal Cargoes Prior to Loading
24 Dec, 2024
Coal cargoes can be particularly challenging to carry, with the possibility of methane production, oxygen depletion and the corrosion of metal structures.
COVID-19: ICS Publish Coronavirus Guidelines (Update)
09 Jul, 2020
In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced an updated set of guidelines to help shipping companies comply with the advice previously...
Charterers Comprehensive Cover to strengthen by establishing a dedicated team
04 Nov, 2021
West’s market leading Charterers Comprehensive Cover to strengthen by establishing a dedicated team led by Suumit Madhu
USA - Tianjin Explosions and Vessels Bound for the United States
04 Sep, 2015
Following the explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin in August 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) concerning “Tianjin, China Explosions...
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention - Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protection
17 Jun, 2025
At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,...
South and Central America – Drug Smuggling
27 Mar, 2023
Drug smuggling from South and Central American countries has been a significant issue for several decades. The drug trade is a complex network of illegal activities involving narcotics production, transportation,...
Controlling & Predicting Legal Costs - Waypoints 03
23 Nov, 2022
How does an owner or charterer handle their everyday pre- and post fixture issues if they don’t have the benefit of an in-house legal team or FD&D insurance? Mark Mathews believes the Qwest Legal service...