Tag: West of England Club

According to West P&I Club, despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise. 

West published a bulletin addressing the issue of cargo contamination claims and highlights best practices on sampling procedures.

West P&I Club informs operators of vessels trading in FSMC high-risk regions of key preventive measures, offering practical tips to help crews inspect, remove, and properly dispose of egg masses to reduce infestation risks.

West P&I Club informed on the notification requirement of "EU operators" for excepted cargoes under the 16th package of Russian sanctions.

West P&I Club has offered key advice for safely working at height on scaffolds, which play a crucial role in various shipboard operations. 

West P&I Club has analyzed a pollution incident during a routine bunkering operation at a port where fuel was observed to be overflowing.

West P&I Club informed about a pollution incident regarding the structural failure of drain lines passing through fuel oil tanks.

West P&I Club has issued a Loss Prevention Bulletin about best practices and guidelines on cargo tank cleaning and preparation onboard tankers.

West P&I Club issued a notice regarding the transport of non-sanctioned cargoes to or from Russia subject to the US, EU and UK Regulations.

The West of England P&I Club has provided mitigation measures to the concerning trend of pollution incidents involving vessels operating within Turkish waters and calling to Turkish ports.