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Neptune - Bunker Quality Information Tutorial Video Now Available
26 Jul, 2021
We are pleased to announce that a tutorial video has been added within the bunker information section of the Club's global information portal Neptune to support the users and allow for a better overall...
Captain Simon Hodgkinson appointed global head of West P&I Club’s loss prevention department.
28 Sep, 2020
The appointment comes in tandem with Dean Crossley’s promotion to Loss Prevention Manager, as well as further growth of the Loss Prevention team. The appointments demonstrate the West’s commitment to its...
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)
30 Jul, 2024
Like many other pollution liability regimes, OPA 90 was enacted in response to a major pollution incident-namely, the loss of 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the...
Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication
23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels
have experienced main engine breakdowns
caused by heavily contaminated lubricating
oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.
Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges
07 Jun, 2023
The swift retreat of Arctic Sea ice has revealed new opportunities for trans-Arctic shipping routes. However, these projected routes may be too optimistic, as they fail to consider the increased frequency...
Bunkering Procedures
09 Nov, 2022
Members will be aware that the financial consequences of a pollution incident during bunkering are becoming increasingly severe.
Australia pollution fines
27 Jul, 2018
In 2012 the Club advised Members of changes to legislation in Australia which both increased fines for pollution from ships and allowed for these fines to be imposed on charterers as well as shipowners....