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Tank preparation involves tank cleaning often followed by gas freeing and tank entry. This one of the most dangerous and time-consuming operations on a tanker. The task must be carefully assessed for hazards,...

On 26 January 2026, the 27 EU Member states formally adopted the ban on the import of LNG into the EU, as previously detailed in the 19th EU sanctions package and in our below Notice.

We are delighted to announce that this popular event is returning for 2026! It will comprise of a week of lectures and workshops presented by West staff and external speakers, covering all aspects of...

Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) recently held its 57th Committee meeting in Madrid, Spain. The meeting reviewed the results of various inspection campaigns and...

Ships trading or transiting through polar waters are subject to specific regulations to address the protection of pristine natural environments as well as safety of crew and ships in remote and hazardous...

In line with its commitment to becoming “a green energy superpower”, the UK Government announces its new goals for UK waters and UK ports to be carbon free which includes the plan to bring the shipping...

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.

With a continually evolving regulatory landscape, shipowners and maritime operators must ensure that they keep an eye on the IMO circulars and other materials to guarantee they keep fully abreast of forthcoming...

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.