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OW Bunkers Update - July 2015
15 Jul, 2015
Eight months on from OW Bunker A/S’ insolvency on Friday 7 November 2014 (see the Club's OW Bunkers News Article), the claims, arrests and legal proceedings that have arisen following OW Bunkers’ financial...
Piracy - Ships Transiting the Indian Ocean
23 Apr, 2009
Members will be aware of the recommendation in “Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia” which states that:
“Ships transiting South and East of the...
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...
No.9 2022/2023 - MARIN - Roll Risk Estimator
05 Sep, 2022
The International Group is a member of the Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands (MARIN) Top Tier project. The project has been established to examine and assess the causes of container losses...
EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia
02 Mar, 2023
On 25 February 2023 the EU adopted its 10th package of sanctions against Russia. The relevant EU Regulations and Council Decisions can be found here but of particular significance for members is Council...
The Risk of Befriending Stowaways
16 Nov, 2022
The problem of stowaways is an ever present one and in many ports it may be necessary for vessels to employ safeguards to prevent stowaways from boarding.
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...
Neptune - Bunker Quality Information Tutorial Video Now Available
26 Jul, 2021
We are pleased to announce that a tutorial video has been added within the bunker information section of the Club's global information portal Neptune to support the users and allow for a better overall...