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Sanctions - OFAC issues new licence for carriage of LPG to Venezuela
15 Jul, 2021
OFAC issued General Licence 40 (“GL40”) on 12 July 2021 which permits certain transactions relating to the exportation or re-exportation of LPG to Venezuela until 8 July 2022.
Clarification On Time Bars For Demurrage Claims
04 Oct, 2021
Where a charter party states that “Owners shall notify Charterers within 30 days after completion of discharge if demurrage has been incurred” and completion of discharge is in one time zone and owners’...
No.16 2025/26 – Class 1 & 2 Rule Changes for 2026
28 Jan, 2026
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association was held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 in the Hotel Le Royal, 12 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg and the following...
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...
West appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products
12 Feb, 2026
West of England P&I Club (West) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis Wildman as Head of Products, reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Bart Mertens, as the Club continues to develop its...
New Loss Prevention Video Published: The Continued Dangers of Enclosed Space Entries
25 Apr, 2025
The Club would like to draw Member’s attention to statistics recently published by Inter-manager, an NGO representing ship and crew managers, who recently submitted an analysis document to the IMO concerning...
New Loss Prevention Bulletin - The Carriage of Soya Beans in Bulk
02 Sep, 2015
Claims for damage to cargoes of soya beans in bulk are often encountered by the Club, as well as occasional claims for shortage. The nature of the product, as well as the reasons why soya beans may deteriorate...
Understanding Ballast Water Regulations for the West Coast of Canada
08 Jan, 2025
Ballast water management has become an increasingly important aspect of maritime operations, particularly in the context of environmental protection and the prevention of invasive species. For the West...
No.15 2025/26 - Class 1 & 2 Rule Changes for 2026
23 Dec, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held at 12:45 hours on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 in the Hotel Le Royal
The new GENCON 2022 charterparty
04 Jul, 2023
BIMCO’s GENCON charter was first developed in 1922. It has been considered BIMCO’s flagship contract and it is the most widely used voyage charter party in the dry bulk sector.