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Typhoon season 08 May 2026, Hong Kong Ship masters in Hong Kong waters to ensure precautionary measures are taken during the approach of tropical cyclones. READ MORE Source: GAC
Home News and Resources News News 28 Apr, 2026 West moves to larger Hong Kong office, supporting growth in China and Vietnam West has relocated its Hong Kong office to larger premises, strengthening its presence in the Chinese and Vietnamese market and enhancing its ability to support Members across the region. Downlo
Presentation of the Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) does not eliminate the requirement for a Brazilian visa. Correspondent Brazil P&I brings us this update.
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Home News and Resources News News 18 Nov, 2024 West officially opens its new office in UAE, Dubai Following West's recent launch event on 04 November at Attiko Dubai, which welcomed Members, brokers, Board Members and important dignitaries, the Club has officially opened its new base in the UAE and is pleased to announ
Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 West appoints new CEO for Hong Kong office West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cai Xuanlun (“XL”) as the new CEO of its Hong Kong office effective December 2024. Download PDF XL joined West’s Hong Kong office in 2013, having graduated from Shanghai Maritime Uni
Home News and Resources News News 24 Jul, 2024 West Appoints Business Development Manager West are pleased to announce that Windy (Peihua) Zheng has joined West’s Hong Kong office as a Business Development Manager, effective Monday 15th July. Download PDF Windy holds a Master of Maritime Law degree from Shanghai Marit
Home News and Resources News News 20 Oct, 2023 Partial Suspension of US Venezuela Sanctions Quentin Drew Claims Director (Hong Kong) On 18 October 2023 OFAC issued four general licences representing a significant shift in the US government’s attitude toward its Venezuelan sanctions programme. Reed Smith and Freehill H
Home News and Resources News News 20 Oct, 2023 Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued Quentin Drew Claims Director (Hong Kong) A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers, and their respective registered owners for transporting
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 16 Jun, 2023 Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer The bunker quality data for January – June 2023 is available on Neptune . Download PDF HFO bunker quality remains dubious in many major bunkering ports across the world.
Home News and Resources News News 15 Jun, 2023 Office Profile Hong Kong - Waypoints Issue 04 West has had an office in Hong Kong for more than 40 years and was one of the first P&I clubs to establish a branch in the territory. Download PDF The history of our Hong Kong office began in 1979, when China was just begi
Home News and Resources News News 02 May, 2023 West underlines importance of Asia with key senior appointment London, UK, 02 May 2023 – West P&I today announces the appointment of Tony Paulson as Head of Asia and his relocation to Singapore in mid-summer 2023. This new role reflects both the continued growth of As
Home News and Resources News News 01 Dec, 2022 West strengthens Member support in Asia through two new senior promotions David Griffiths has become Regional Head of Underwriting in Singapore and Xuanlun Cai is now Regional Head of Underwriting in Hong Kong. These promotions will further support the Club’s exceptional s
Home News and Resources News News 09 Nov, 2022 Office Profile Singapore - Waypoints Issue 03 West’s Singapore office is right at the heart of one of the world’s busiest port cities. As a shipping centre of critical worldwide importance, Singapore will need little introduction.
Home News and Resources News News 23 Sep, 2021 Our Charity Partners - One year on In September 2020, West launched it’s long-term charity program and made commitments of financial support to three select charities (National Oceanography Centre, Sailors’ Society and Blue Marine). We worked closely with each of them to
Home News and Resources News News 29 Sep, 2020 West's Office Status An update on the status of the West offices Download PDF Hong Kong The majority of staff continue to work remotely however, it is expected that the office will return to a more normal operating function again soon. A full service continues to be
Home News and Resources News News 07 Sep, 2020 West of England P&I establishes long term charity programme to mark 150th anniversary year. London, 07 September, 2020 – West of England P&I Club, a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry, has today announced the establishment of a long-term ch
Home News and Resources News News 18 Mar, 2020 Response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation Tom Bowsher Group CEO We continue to closely monitor developments around the evolving global response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and welfare of our staff in all regional services centres is of course our h
Home News and Resources News News 24 Feb, 2020 Total mutual tonnage surpasses 100m GT in 150th year The Club today announced the successful completion of its 2020 renewal. Mutual owned tonnage increased by 10m GT and now exceeds 100m GT for the first time.
Home News and Resources News News 27 Feb, 2019 West of England Reports Positive Renewals Result The West of England has announced a positive renewal period with continued support being seen from new and existing Members and a modest increase in renewing premium. Owned mutual tonnage has grown over the year to 90m GT i
Home News and Resources News News 16 Dec, 2015 China - Emission Control Areas Translations: Chinese Vietnamese The Chinese Ministry of Transport has recently announced the introduction of measures to reduce harmful emissions from shipping on the Chinese coast. Three emission control areas are
Home News and Resources News News 26 Mar, 2015 Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulations in Hong Kong With air quality a particular concern for the authorities in Hong Kong, in 2012 the government introduced a fuel switching scheme encouraging owners to use low sulphur fuel on their vessel
Home News and Resources News News 06 Aug, 2014 Hong Kong - Dark Smoke Emissions from Vessels On 18 July 2014 new legislation entered into force in Hong Kong regulating dark smoke emissions from vessels. It is now an offence for any vessel within Hong Kong waters to emit smoke continuously for three minutes or mo