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The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has recently published its third annual Maritime Accident Review of accidents involving commercial ships and fishing vessels within the European Union, including...

The Club has been advised that the Argentinian National Service for Health and Agrifood Quality (SENASA) is finalising approval and issuance of a resolution to establish control measures in respect of...

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 is pleased to announce the appointment of Cai Xuanlun (“XL”) as the new CEO of its Hong Kong office effective December 2024.

The Managers are aware of a number of cases where Members have been offered bulk cargoes of zinc concentrate from Bar, Montenegro for discharge in China. However, tests of the material have found that...

The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) Report and Accounts for the year ended 20 February 2008 are now available on our web site: 2008 Reports and Accounts

Following further consultation with industry, the third edition of  "Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in the Arabian Sea Area” (BMP3) has now been published. The amendments...

Onboard repairs are subject to growing regulatory and insurance scrutiny, with shipowners remaining fully responsible for continuous compliance with Class and statutory requirements.