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Recently the Club has experienced several fires and explosions in cargo holds on-board bulk carriers where aluminium phosphide tablets had been applied to fumigate agricultural products.

This circular provides guidance on various issues arising out of the recent attacks in the Red Sea and addresses the possible practical, insurance and legal factors for Members to consider.

Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

Members are reminded that self-heating of coal is more likely when the coal is low rank, geologically immature material sourced from open cast mines such as that commonly shipped from Kalimantan in Indonesia.

From January 2025, we are pleased to announce a key change to the West War facility. With immediate effect, we are now able to offer coverage for single ‘breach’ voyages.

1. On delivery: In the absence of any specific clause, line 22 NYPE requires that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with cleanswept holds” i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay...

Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.

Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is...

West P&I Club is pleased to announce an update to its underwriting structure to create the West Global Underwriting Organisation (GUO). This important development will reinforce the Club’s established...