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IMO - Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces aboard Ships
08 Mar, 2012
On 30 November 2011 the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted Resolution A. 1050(27) “Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships”. The revised recommendations replace...
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)
30 Jul, 2024
Like many other pollution liability regimes, OPA 90 was enacted in response to a major pollution incident-namely, the loss of 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the...
Member support strengthened in Asia through two new senior promotions
01 Dec, 2022
West P&I, has today announced the promotions of David Griffiths and Xuanlun (XL) Cai. David has become the Regional Head of Underwriting, Singapore, and Xuanlun is now Regional Head of Underwriting, Hong...
World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital
09 Oct, 2024
In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this year’s theme, "It's time to prioritise mental health...
Group Reinsurance Rates 2019/2020
18 Dec, 2018
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2019/20 have now been finalised. These include the...
New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes
23 Jul, 2020
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 03-15)
20 Nov, 2015
In June 2015 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 393(95) specifying forthcoming amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Contracting governments to...