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The Risk of Befriending Stowaways
16 Nov, 2022
The problem of stowaways is an ever present one and in many ports it may be necessary for vessels to employ safeguards to prevent stowaways from boarding.
Toolbox Meetings - The Cornerstone of Maritime Safety
03 Feb, 2025
At West, we are seeing an increase of incidents which we feel would not have occurred if a Toolbox meeting, also known as a safety brief or tailgate meeting, had been held. These are short, informal meetings...
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...
Crew Familiarisation Cover
11 Apr, 2019
Crew Familiarisation Cover protects a Member from liabilities for crew and other personnel on board of a vessel prior to delivery or after sale.
Passage Planning in Confined Waters and Traffic Separation Schemes
15 Nov, 2022
During a close quarters situation, vessels may have to alter course, resulting in either a collision or a grounding. These incidents can be more likely to take place while navigating in high traffic areas...
VRP issues
02 Jul, 2018
The Club is grateful to Gallagher Marine Systems for advice on two compliance issues which may affect ships trading to the United States.
Firstly, the Alternative Compliance Procedure (APC) schemes operated...