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New Guidance regarding use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) within Australian Waters
08 Oct, 2025
The Australian Maritime Authority has released updated guidance concerning the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) in Australian waters. Marine Notice 2025/04 now supersedes Marine Notice 2022/12,...
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.
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.
West fully acquires Nordic Marine Insurance
09 Jan, 2025
West announce the full acquisition of Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), a leading provider of fixed premium insurance for the marine industry, specialising in Delay Insurance, Primary Loss of Earnings,...
Renewals Drinks 2020
21 Feb, 2020
The West of England enjoyed a great turnout as it celebrated renewals at Davy's Wine Bar on its 150th anniversary.
River Piracy In The Amazon: How To Manage Your Risks
22 Jun, 2021
West’s Fixed Premium book has expanded to become one of the largest insurers of tugs and barges in South America, proving invaluable to shipowners dealing with the distinctive risks faced by smaller vessels.
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,...
Astaara Update to interested parties on ongoing US-Israeli War (“Operation Epic Fury”) with Iran
17 Mar, 2026
The purpose of this memorandum is to share information with our shipowners and brokers on known developments within the Persian Gulf from an operational/cyber and insurance perspective. Sources of the...