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Toolbox Meetings - The Cornerstone of Maritime Safety
03 Feb, 2025
At West, we are seeing an increase of incidents which we feel would not have occurred if a Toolbox meeting, also known as a safety brief or tailgate meeting, had been held. These are short, informal meetings...
MARPOL Annex VI - Reported Instances of Bunker Supplier Non-Compliance
06 Feb, 2015
Members will be aware that if a bunker supplier provides fuel or documentation that does not comply with MARPOL Annex VI requirements or fails to follow the sampling procedures set out in IMO Resolution...
South Africa - Immobilisation or Lay-up of Vessels, or Stopping or Anchoring for Repairs
12 Feb, 2016
Club correspondents P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd. , Durban have advised that the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has published a new Marine Notice concerning the immobilisation or lay-up of...
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
Piracy - Frequently Asked Questions
15 Jun, 2009
The International Group of P&I Clubs has developed some Piracy "Frequently Asked Questions" ("FAQs") and their answers. The FAQs are set out below: if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to...
Pakistan – Cargo Claims
06 Mar, 2023
Pakistan is a rapidly growing market for global trade, with its strategic location connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. However, as with any international trade, some challenges come...
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
07 Dec, 2022
Crewmembers can be badly scalded while working on steam systems. The following examples illustrate how personnel have
been injured as a result of either not following the correct procedures or abiding...