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Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping

26 Apr, 2023
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...

West announces the successful completion of its 2021 renewal

23 Feb, 2021
The Club is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2021 renewal, which was conducted in especially challenging circumstances.

The New Arbitration Act 2025 – Key changes for maritime arbitrations

02 Apr, 2025
The new Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and will come into force most likely as some point later this year. The 2025 Act will not be a standalone Act but, rather, inserts...

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.

“Ever Given” Grounding & Blockage Of The Suez Canal: Advice On Legal Issues

29 Mar, 2021
The container vessel “Ever Given” grounded in the Suez Canal at about 0540 UTC on 23 March 2021 as it was transiting northbound through the canal en-route to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Press release from...

World Maritime Day- Navigating safely through the decarbonisation transition

26 Sep, 2024
World Maritime Day is an official International Maritime Organization (IMO) day of recognition highlighting the vital work of the maritime sector and its key workers. International shipping transports...

USA: Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (10+2 Rule)

04 Dec, 2008
  USA – Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (“10+2 Rule”) Members will be familiar with the “24 Hour Rule” which requires carriers to submit advance cargo information to the US...

Engine Room Fire Safety

25 Jul, 2019
Engine room fires are particularly difficult to tackle due to the possibly confined nature of the scene and an abundance of fire triangle elements: heat, fuel and air.

Argentina - Parana River Speed Restrictions

13 Jan, 2021
Recently the Club has received several claims for fines imposed by the Argentinian Coast Guard for excessive vessel speed, primarily in the Rosario port area of the Parana River, where the obligatory speed...