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Any seafarer will tell you that it’s an incredibly demanding job at the best of times. The isolation of long periods at sea or at distant ports with little infrastructure hits home hard on #DayOfTheSeafarer.

The grounding risk to vessels within this locality has been amplified by low water levels being experienced within the Parana river system.

West has a wealth of expertise in gas tankers providing us with an in-depth understanding of this trade, and the issues that gas tanker owners face in their day to day operations. In this article, we share...

On 11 August 2023, the United Nations announced the successful ship to ship transfer of more than 1.1 million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO Safer to a replacement vessel, YEMEN (ex NAUTICA).

Further to the Notice to Members No- 14 2024/25 notifying that a General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, notice is hereby given that...

For many people the gangway or accommodation ladder is the first point of contact with a ship. Initial impressions are important, and a properly rigged ladder may be the first indication to a visitor that...

West has assembled a library of resources dedicated to helping Members with matters involving Bills of Lading, including videos, claims guides and articles covering a wide variety of topics.

Following the major fire incident at the Port of Bizerte, the bridge has been reopened for pedestrians and vehicles. However, it remains inoperative for marine operations, causing ongoing disruptions to...

Cargo tank cleaning and preparation onboard tankers is a complex and critical process that ensures the safe and efficient transport of a wide range of commodities.