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We're pleased to announce that we have joined the Maritime Battery Forum, a global forum of experts in marine battery technology including shipowners, manufacturers, shipyards, Classification Societies, academia, insurers, charterers, and cargo owners. The forum, which began with 15 Norwegian companies in 2014, now has over 70 members from Europe, North America and Asia. The Maritime Battery Forum focuses on five key areas in relation to maritime batteries and marine electrification: Technology, Applications, Safety, Standardisation, and Sustainability. The forum’s key objective is to expedite the adoption of safe maritime battery solutions to facilitate emission reduction from ships. The forum provides stakeholders a valuable opportunity to enhance understanding and gain insights into the risks, safety protocols, and technological advancements surrounding the usage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on ships, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for electric propulsion, solid bulk cargo, electric vehicles, and associated onshore charging infrastructure. The engagement directly involves stakeholders who are at the forefront of promoting this technology in the maritime sector.

Members from WEST’s Loss Prevention and Underwriting Department, Dmitry Kisil, Anil Manipuzha, Emma Forbes-Gearey and Christian Lagrossi, were given the opportunity to visit one of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) vessels, the ARC Independence in Southampton. The trip was insightful, giving an overview of the crew's life onboard and the vessel's operations. We sincerely thank Captain Nicholas, the crew, and ARC for their gracious hospitality and the valuable insight they provided during the visit.

West is pleased to announce that Windy (Peihua) Zheng has joined West’s Hong Kong office as a Business Development Manager, effective Monday 15th July. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVJXDq8F

Tony Paulson, West’s Head of Asia, recently took part in a Lloyd's List’s Podcast, alongside Daniel Tadros (The American Club) and Capt. Rahul Khanna (Allianz) to discuss the unintended consequences of sanctions. Hear more on how sanctions are continuing to significantly impact the shipping industry and marine insurance sector and learn more about how enforcing these sanctions is adding complexity to P&I clubs. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gGvV8_6t

It was our pleasure to host Members and prospects at the Westin Josun, Seoul for West’s Defence Workshop and Seminar that took place on 17th July 2024. The topics discussed included Off-Hire, Commencement and Interruptions to Laytime. Thank you all for your support and engagement. We look forward to seeing you all at the next West event in Korea with Julien Rabeux, Eugene Cheng and David Griffiths.

This edition of Briefcases focuses on recent decisions clarifying the meaning of “subjects to be lifted” and when a charterparty becomes legally binding, particularly examining the crucial question: When is a contract formed?

We are pleased to announce that Katy Shearer has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 1st July 2024. Since joining the Club in 2016, Katy has served as Chief Actuary, and in 2022 took over the management of the risk function. The Club wishes Katy all the very best in her new position. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSjfZYn6

Following positive financial results where the club saw further strong progress with a combined ratio of 94.5%, our Report & Accounts 2024 is now live and ready to view on Turtl: https://lnkd.in/dT637dMn

This week's article from our Waypoints magazine takes a deep dive into underwater regulation... Authored by Dr Bev Mackenzie and Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl.