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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...
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.
Navigating the Persian Gulf in 2025: A Maritime Security Brief for Seafarers
26 Jun, 2025
The Persian Gulf is a crucial channel for the transit of goods, and it is currently grappling with geopolitical tensions, as well as significant maritime security threats, which is disrupting commercial...
Pilotage - AMPI Urges Caution Amidst Engine Power Limiter Concerns
20 May, 2024
The Australasian Marine Pilot Institute (AMPI) has released a comprehensive position paper addressing concerns surrounding engine power limiters installed on ships.
Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update
01 Nov, 2016
Further to the Club’s news article of 6 July 2011, Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised of a recent noticeable increase in the number of anchored vessels being subject to acts of robbery...
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention - Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protection
17 Jun, 2025
At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,...
West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance approved
16 Jul, 2020
Following regulatory approval, West’s strategic partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance is now fully operational and we are working together to offer Delay Insurance products to our Members and others....
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...
USA - Tianjin Explosions and Vessels Bound for the United States
04 Sep, 2015
Following the explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin in August 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) concerning “Tianjin, China Explosions...