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Under Attack - Waypoints Feature Article
08 Apr, 2021
UNDER ATTACK: We discuss Cyber exposures and the consequent losses that can affect anyone in the maritime community at any time.
Ebola - Advice to Members
26 Aug, 2014
Below is an overview of information and advice received to date from various sources referred to in our Ebola link concerning the issues that may affect Members arising from the recent Ebola virus outbreak....
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...
International Standard for Marine Fuels (Class F) — Specifications of Marine Fuels ISO 8217. The 202
30 Apr, 2024
Marine bunker fuel consistently grabs the headlines in industry media, whether it is publications concerning quality such as the bunker fuel contamination crisis in Singapore in 2022 or regulatory changes...
Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued
20 Oct, 2023
A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers and their respective registered owners for transporting Russian-origin crude oil sold above...
Pakistan – Cargo Claims
06 Mar, 2023
Pakistan is a rapidly growing market for global trade, with its strategic location connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. However, as with any international trade, some challenges come...
Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...
Coronavirus - Legal Issues Arising From The Coronavirus Outbreak
08 Apr, 2020
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency. Several legal issues for shipowners, operators and charterers may arise as a result of the outbreak and this article...
BIMCO New Hull Fouling Clause 2019
03 Jul, 2019
BIMCO’s Hull Fouling Clause for Time Charter Parties was first developed in 2013 to transfer hull cleaning obligations to charterers in certain circumstances.
Hong Kong - Dark Smoke Emissions from Vessels
06 Aug, 2014
On 18 July 2014 new legislation entered into force in Hong Kong regulating dark smoke emissions from vessels.
It is now an offence for any vessel within Hong Kong waters to emit smoke continuously for...