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Home News and Resources News News 12 Feb, 2026 West appoints Alexis Wildman as Head of Products L ondon, UK, 12 February 2026 – West of England P&I Club (West) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis Wildman as Head of Products, reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Bart Mertens, as the Club continues to
Home Publications Articles Drone Surveillance Within Singapore's Port Waters - MPA Singapore Drone Surveillance Within Singapore's Port Waters - MPA Singapore Information Notices Published: February 12, 2026 Download article pdf The Club wishes to draw Members’ attention to an Industry Advisory issued by the Singapore
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Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
EU Ministers endorse Lefkosia Declaration, putting people at the centre of maritime policy
Containership runs aground narrowly avoiding residences
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
Any defect that compromises the watertight integrity of an immersion suit can drastically reduce survival time and put lives at risk. Such failures are not always obvious, so do not wait to discover them during a real emergency.
This article focuses on Biomethane and how it compares to LNG and other fossil fuels and why it will become more widely used between now, 2030 and beyond. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NZF) adjournment increases the relative importance of the European Union (EU) regulations, inclu
How the industry is reducing methane from ships, a gas 28 times more potent than CO2. What is methane slip?
Emergency Contact Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2026 11 Feb 2026 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in rela
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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez launch message for the World Maritime Day Theme 2026-2027 - "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence". Find out more about the theme: https://www.
USCG suspends search for crew missing off Saipan
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Lessons learned: Safe in-transit fumigation requires proper crew training
As storm seasons intensify and climate change drives more extreme maritime weather, it is increasingly important to manage heavy weather risks. This article – the first in a series – explores the operational factors relevant to keeping ships and those on board out of harm’s way.
ECSA: European shipping represents 34.5% of the global fleet
In this episode of What the Ship, we look at the top 5 maritime stories as of February 9, 2026. These stories include the seizure of tankers by the United States, the Dutch, Indians, and in the Baltic; Russia's oil exports and LNG production; issues with the Panama Canal in terms of water, control of terminals at each
We had the honor or celebrating our Northeast Maritime Institute - College of Maritime Science 2025 graduates on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. We were proud to award Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degrees to a remarkable group of graduates preparing to lead in the maritime industry.
CSC: MEPC 84 outcome is a constructive step forward
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IACS publishes results of 2025 CIC on onboard Emergency Power Supply
Outline Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2026 policy year remains US$500 million with an exclusion of cover in respect of perils in Russia, Ukrai...
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
Lessons learned: Safe in-transit fumigation requires proper crew training
Home Publications Articles Incompetent or Negligent? Admiralty Court Sets the Bar High Incompetent or Negligent?
Tickets for the highly anticipated Festival of The Girl will go on sale on Friday, 6 February, and will be available via the organisation’s website, as the event arrives in the North East of England for the first time. The activity-filled experience, designed to empower and inspire the next generation of women, will t
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The European Union escalated its crackdown on the Russian Shadow Fleet by a complete ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil, by choking off Moscow's access to shipping, insurance and related support for its ships. But, at the same time, the import of Russian LNG surpassed its purchase of Russian Yamal Liquifie
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Vessels collision in port of Chattogram disrupts operations
The security situation in the northern Black Sea continues to evolve rapidly, with merchant vessels now facing a diverse range of kinetic and operational threats. Informed by up-to-date incident reporting and expert assessments from Dr Dirk Siebels of Risk Intelligence, this article examines the most recent patterns o
While loading in Surabaya, Indonesia, the cargo ship MV KM Pacific 88 suffered a container collapse that killed a dockworker and resulted in the loss of most of the above deck containers into the water and onto the dock. We also have an update on the master of the MV Solong that rammed the tanker Stena Immaculate and
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
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Gibson: UAE exits OPEC, tanker markets will have to wait and see
Colombia’s General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) reported that the Colombian-flagged bunker tanker Intergod VII ran aground off Santa Marta on 2 February amid adverse weather conditions. A s stated, the grounding occurred at approximately 10:30 p.
Loss prevention insight on the carriage of soya bean cargoes.
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
The conflict in Yemen continues to impact shipping. Dangerous sea areas and changes in the operational status of ports may occur at any time.
Home Publications Articles Sea Mines - Black Sea Sea Mines - Black Sea Revised Advisory 2026 Security Notes Published: February 05, 2026 Download article pdf The Club wishes to bring to the attention of Members updated security intelligence concerning drifting sea mines in the Black Sea, this follows recent incidents w
Home Publications Articles Shanghai MSA “Measures for the Administration of Ship Crude Oil Washing (COW) Operations” Shanghai MSA “Measures for the Administration of Ship Crude Oil Washing (COW) Operations” Information Notices Published: February 05, 2026 Download article pdf The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration
The US flagged tanker Stena Imperative was harassed and ordered to stop and prepare to be boarded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while the ship transited the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. In this episode, we discuss the event, along with renewed calls of action by the Houthis in the Red Sea and
WSC: A global regulatory framework is imperative to secure the industry’s transition