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Piracy - Revised IMO Guidance on the use of Armed Security Personnel in the High Risk Area
04 Oct, 2011
The IMO has recently published MSC. 1/Circ. 1405/Rev. 1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on Board...
Cargo Liquefaction Incident - Fluorspar from Huangpu
09 Nov, 2022
An entered vessel recently loaded a part cargo of bulk fluorspar in two holds at Huangpu, China. Heavy weather was encountered while on passage causing the vessel to roll and pitch heavily. Several hours...
New ABS NOx Guidelines Launched
02 Jul, 2020
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published two sets of guidelines to provide ship owners with best practice for IMO Tier III Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) compliance for new build and retrofitted ships.
No. 13 2020/2021: U.S Oil Pollution California - increased criminal penalties for oil spill offences
09 Oct, 2020
Members are advised that new fines will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.
RightShip and Human Rights at Sea Join Forces
27 Apr, 2020
Ship-vetting company RightShip and the charity Human Rights at Sea have signed a long-term partnership agreement to help improve seafarer welfare.
No.11 2022/2023 - Amendment of the Constitution
25 Oct, 2022
NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held on 16 November 2022 at 12.15 hours (CET).
Cargo Hold Cleaning
09 Nov, 2022
When cargo holds are presented for loading cargoes in bulk and they are not sufficiently clean for the intended cargo, delays, off-hire and charter party disputes can arise. Insufficient cleaning can also...
West appoints new CEO for Hong Kong office
26 Sep, 2024
West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cai Xuanlun (“XL”) as the new CEO of its Hong Kong office effective December 2024.
Australia - Increased Fines for Polluters
25 Jun, 2020
From 1st July, many Australian states are set to increase pollution fines for those polluting Australian territorial waters. Ship owners, operators, charterers and masters, should be aware of potential...