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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.
Navigating the Persian Gulf in 2025: A Maritime Security Brief for Seafarers
26 Jun, 2025
The Persian Gulf is a crucial channel for the transit of goods, and it is currently grappling with geopolitical tensions, as well as significant maritime security threats, which is disrupting commercial...
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.
Member Training Week 2026
26 Jan, 2026
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...
No.13 2025/26 (UPDATED) - Russia - EU, UK and US Sanctions Updates
14 Nov, 2025
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.
USA - Vessel General Permit One Time Report
19 Oct, 2011
Members trading vessels to the United States will be aware that the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations require them to submit a “one time report” to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for each...
Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea
16 Feb, 2021
Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020, a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf of Guinea.
Cyber Security is like basic hygiene - Waypoints article
22 Apr, 2021
There are a few simple things that need to be done to prevent the majority of malware. We have to remember that the internet is a vast domain populated by a lot of people, and that like society as a whole,...