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Senegal - Customs Fines in Dakar – Further Update
06 Mar, 2019
Further to previous notifications in April 2012 and April 2014, the Club continues to regularly receive notifications of customs fines being imposed. Most recently:
A Chief Engineer erroneously transposed two...
Mexico - Iron Ore Cargoes
19 May, 2014
Club correspondents Pandi Nave S. A. De C. V. , Mexico City have advised the Managers of a recent case involving a vessel carrying a shipment of iron ore which was detained by the Mexican Authorities....
Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication
23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels
have experienced main engine breakdowns
caused by heavily contaminated lubricating
oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.
The Global Sulphur Cap 2020
06 Jul, 2019
The implementation of the global 0. 50% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI represents a major challenge to the shipping industry. Starting from 1 January 2020 vessels will be required...
Ghana - PSC Fines for Alleged MARPOL Transgression
22 Jun, 2021
Further to our previous articles of 30 April 2020 and 25 March 2019, we advise that the escalation of fines being issued by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has expanded beyond those for sewage pollution....
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...
Turkish P&I cover issue
10 Feb, 2023
Letters of confirmation for vessels carrying petroleum products