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The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) Report and Accounts for the year ended 20 February 2007 are now available on our web site: 2007 Report and Accounts

Earlier this month a supramax bulk carrier sailed for Lianyungang, China after loading a cargo of nickel ore at Surigao, Philippines. The nickel ore in two of the vessel’s cargo holds liquefied when heavy...

A charterer has an obligation to deliver the vessel in compliance with the redelivery provisions of the charter. The timing of a redelivery will primarily depend on the duration of the charter.

Shipping, one of the most energy-efficient modes of transportation of most commodities, also remains a focus of international efforts to reduce human impact on the environment through the fuel used for...

CanadaAn Introduction to Ship Source Oil Pollution Regulations in Canada

Entering an enclosed space is a potentially hazardous activity on board a vessel. A vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS) is required to contain “procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists...

West has announced the retirement of Richard Macnamara after 43 years of loyal service.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held at the headquarter of the Association, 31...

The Malacca and Singapore Straits are two of the world's busiest and most important waterways. However, the region has been plagued by piracy incidents for many years, and unfortunately, the trend is continuing...