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An entered vessel was recently fined USD 8, 500 for disposing of garbage within the Bohai Sea. Vessels sometimes assume that China’s territorial waters within the Bohai Sea extend 12 nautical miles from...

The challenge faced by Shipowners of expired certificates as a result of the Covid-19 is a pressing concern. With seafarers potentially having to extend time onboard, maintaining training and revalidating...

Further to previous notifications in April 2012 , April 2014, and March 2019, the Club has been notified by local correspondent, Budd Senegal, of further enhanced customs checks and tightened border controls...

We take a closer look at West of England (Hellas) Limited, West’s regional claims service centre for Greece, Cyprus and the UAE.

Durban correspondents P&I Associates have advised the Club of problems being encountered by vessels entering South African ports with firearms and ammunition onboard. They write as follows: “Due to the...

The commitments represent significant financial contributions that will support the charities’ activities and programmes for 10 years. These causes include the mental wellbeing of seafarers, environmental...

A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series, highlighting best sampling practices for onboard tankers.

Loss of Hire (LoH) insurance protects a Shipowner's income and cash flow if a casualty prevents the vessel from earning hire.

OFAC has announced the designation of four tankers and their related owning companies for “operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy”. It is believed that these ships undertook the carriage...

West’s Fixed Premium book has expanded to become one of the largest insurers of tugs and barges in South America, proving invaluable to shipowners dealing with the distinctive risks faced by smaller vessels.