Tag: West of England Club

The West P&I Club has been advised that iron ore exports are expected to restart from Goa and other west coast ports in India with first shipments expected in early October 2024 after the ending of the SW monsoon.

In the latest instalment of their Learn the Ropes series, West P&I Club informs what operators should expect during Port State Control (PSC) inspections. 

In view of this year's IMO theme for the Day of the Seafarer, #SafetyTipsAtSea, West P&I Club has shared some of their advice for seafarers and everyone who has a role to play in supporting safety at sea.

According to West of England Club, starting from July 1, 2024, new regulations under MARPOL Annex 1 will impose strict restrictions on the use and carriage of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters.

West P&I Club's Correspondent, A&A Multiprime Corp, has released its 2024 Colombia Drug Smuggling Report, offering a thorough analysis of the shifting challenges encountered by authorities and the maritime industry in their efforts to combat narcotics trafficking.

In June 2023, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.539(107), setting out the latest (07-23) amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, West of England highlights. 

According to West of England, in their advisory notice, the Club's local correspondent, McLeans, highlighted that the Djibouti Port Authorities have recently escalated their efforts to combat air pollution by imposing substantial fines on vessels caught releasing black smoke into the atmosphere. 

West of England P&I Club published a video developed in partnership with Astaara, highlighting the significance of crew awareness regarding cyber risks and essential safety precautions. 

West of England P&I Club published a video which highlights the dangers that can occur when incorrect personal protective equipment is used and when procedures are not followed. The content defines working at height and the practical risk control measures to be used in order to reduce the risk of a fall.

According to West P&I Club, it is a requirement that all vessels carry the correct gas detection equipment onboard when carrying specific cargo; otherwise, the crew will be unable to evaluate the associated risks or hazards of the cargo carried onboard.