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This Notice to Members provides Members with an update on the new SPRO template agreement jointly agreed by the Group Clubs and CDSA.

Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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.