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Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention - Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protection
17 Jun, 2025
At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,...
USA - Tianjin Explosions and Vessels Bound for the United States
04 Sep, 2015
Following the explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin in August 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) concerning “Tianjin, China Explosions...
Ballast Water Management - CWQ Challenges for D2 Standard Compliance
22 May, 2024
The final phase for full compliance with the D2 Standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention is effective from 08 September 2024. Consequently, more operators are encountering inherent issues with...
West P&I are delighted to continue supporting the Science Bursary with National Oceanography Centre
11 Apr, 2024
Initially launched in 2020, in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), West are proud to be involved with the West P&I Science Bursary. This initiative continues to highlight their commitment...
Mercuria Energy Trading PTE V Raphael Cotoner Investments LTD (The "Afra Oak”) 2023
01 Dec, 2023
The “error in navigation” defence in Article 4 Rule 2 (a) of the Hague / Hague Visby Rules has recently been applied by the English Commercial Court, exonerating owners from liability in a charterparty...
Controlling & Predicting Legal Costs - Waypoints 03
23 Nov, 2022
How does an owner or charterer handle their everyday pre- and post fixture issues if they don’t have the benefit of an in-house legal team or FD&D insurance? Mark Mathews believes the Qwest Legal service...
ICS Publish Coronavirus Guidelines
05 Mar, 2020
In response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced a set of guidelines to help shipping companies comply with the advice previously issued...