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Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is pleased to announce the office is located in Central Park Towers in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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Loss Prevention 19 Nov, 2024Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack of experienced medical personnel.
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News 18 Nov, 2024West officially opens its new office in UAE, Dubai
Following our recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is pleased to announce the office is located in Central Park Towers in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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News 04 Nov, 2024MLC Amendments to enter into force on 23 December 2024
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention adopted by the Special Tripartite Committee in June 2022 will enter into force on 23 December 2024. These will help to provide further protection to seafarers, clarify obligations of Member States, and address lessons learned since previous amendments.
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Erin WaltonAssistant Corporate Director
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News 22 Jul, 2024Russian Sanctions - designation update
Further to our March 2024 news item, the UK authorities have since designated Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh Insurance Company resultant from their “carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia
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News 22 Apr, 2024Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation of oil or gas from Venezuela, and provision of related goods and services” and transactions involving the state oil company PdVSA.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
