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Hong Kong - Dark Smoke Emissions from Vessels
06 Aug, 2014
On 18 July 2014 new legislation entered into force in Hong Kong regulating dark smoke emissions from vessels.
It is now an offence for any vessel within Hong Kong waters to emit smoke continuously for...
Ecuador - Ports Under Heightened Security Measures Following Recent Unrest
12 Jan, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent criminal gang attacks on civilians and government targets in Ecuador, the country has declared a State of Emergency to address the escalating situation. Although the initial...
Sweden - Introduces Phased Ban on All Scrubber Discharges
15 Aug, 2024
In alignment with Denmark's forthcoming ban on discharging wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubber systems within 12 nautical miles of its coast starting 1 July 2025, Sweden has proactively decided...
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): Clarifying the IMO Definitions for Declarations
06 May, 2026
As digitalisation continues to shape the maritime sector, increasing attention is being paid to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and the terminology associated with them.
West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance approved
16 Jul, 2020
Following regulatory approval, West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance is now fully operational and we are working together to offer Delay Insurance products to our Members and others....
Xuanlun Cai
05 Jun, 2019
Xuanlun Cai (‘XL’) is a qualified lawyer in mainland China and a solicitor in Hong Kong SAR. He joined West’s Hong Kong office in 2013, having graduated from Shanghai Maritime University with a law degree...
Why Wait to Implement Delay insurance?
23 Feb, 2022
If shipping delays like the Ever Given grounding in the Suez Canal can’t be avoided, obtaining suitable cover for loss of earnings is a vital course of action for shipowners.