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Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...
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.
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...
Anchoring Outside Port Limits In Singapore: How To Avoid Collisions
16 Mar, 2009
Vessels calling at Singapore for bunkers often anchor “Outside Port Limits” (OPL) to avoid port charges and pilotage fees. This has been common practice for many years. However, in the past few weeks...
COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?
12 Jan, 2022
The pandemic has been disastrous for seafarers: but the increased psychological focus on their mental wellbeing might cue improvements that benefit everyone.
MARPOL Annex VI - Reported Instances of Bunker Supplier Non-Compliance
06 Feb, 2015
Members will be aware that if a bunker supplier provides fuel or documentation that does not comply with MARPOL Annex VI requirements or fails to follow the sampling procedures set out in IMO Resolution...
South Africa - Immobilisation or Lay-up of Vessels, or Stopping or Anchoring for Repairs
12 Feb, 2016
Club correspondents P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd. , Durban have advised that the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has published a new Marine Notice concerning the immobilisation or lay-up of...