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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...
EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia
02 Mar, 2023
On 25 February 2023 the EU adopted its 10th package of sanctions against Russia. The relevant EU Regulations and Council Decisions can be found here but of particular significance for members is Council...
West of England P&I establishes long term charity programme to mark 150th anniversary year.
07 Sep, 2020
The commitments represent significant financial contributions that will support the charities’ activities and programmes for 10 years. These causes include the mental wellbeing of seafarers, environmental...
Guidance around Covid-19 issued by several U.S. bodies
07 Apr, 2020
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic guidance has issued by several U.S. bodies which potentially impact both our U.S.-based Members and those trading there.
Salvage & GA - Waypoints 03
30 Nov, 2022
Salvage and general average are not matters that charterers usually think about when considering their financial exposure under a charterparty, but such events can have a significant financial impact on...
Listeriosis Outbreak in South Africa
07 Mar, 2018
A unique strain of listeria has caused the world’s largest documented listeriosis outbreak, with over 550 cases reported since the start of 2017. The condition affects pregnant women or those with weaker...
Piracy - Best Management Practices
27 Mar, 2009
In response to the many piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden, several industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Maritime Bureau, BIMCO and the International...