Tag: West of England Club

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. 

West P&I Club has released its first ESG & Sustainability Report, which sheds light on the organization's efforts to advance sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) matters in the industry.

West of England P&I Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3).

According to West of England P&I Club, Dean Crossley, Loss Prevention Manager explained that in a significant move to regulate the export of non-basmati rice, the Government of India, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has issued Notification No. 20/2023.

According to West of England P&I Club, the bridge spanning the Canal de Bizerte in Tunisia has caught fire in its engine compartment, rendering it immobile and all port activities have been temporarily suspended.

A new video of the Learn The Ropes series has been released by West of England P&I Club, to inform interested parties of safety measures to protect themselves from potential dangers of high temperatures and pressures.