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Shipment of Iron Products from Russia - Important notice to Members

07 Feb, 2025
Members are reminded that the Club provides insurance services for Members who transport non-sanctioned cargoes to or from Russia subject to the US, EU and UK Regulations and by way of a general licence...

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships

19 Nov, 2024
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...

Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates

03 Jul, 2025
Importance of bunker fuel quality cannot be overemphasised. Bunker of substandard quality may lead to technical issues with far-reaching consequences such as statutory non-compliance and fines or commercial...

Deck Cargo Cover

11 Apr, 2019
Deck Cargo Cover protects a Member from liabilities to cargo owners where cargo is carried on deck against an under-deck bill of lading or is unsuitable for deck carriage.

USA - California Ocean Going Vessel Fuel Rule - Reminder

29 Jan, 2020
Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.

West reports record free reserves and combined ratio of 98.0%

13 May, 2026
The combined ratio for the 2025-26 financial year was 98.0%, an improvement on the prior year's 103.9%. The Club's own claims were below their expected position, and the share of Pool claims was close...

BIMCO Time Charter parties considerations

09 Oct, 2019
Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

Pollution Incident - Structural Failure of Drain Lines Passing Through Fuel Oil Tanks

21 Feb, 2025
The Club wishes to alert Members to a recent pollution incident that occurred during bunkering operations, that resulted in a significant oil spill. While receiving bunkers, fuel oil escaped through an...

Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”

09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.