West Moves to Larger Hong Kong Office, Supporting Growth in China and Vietnam
West P&I 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.
West P&I has relocated its Hong Kong office to larger premises, supporting growth across Asia.
Hong Kong, 28 April 2026 – West P&I has reinforced its long-standing commitment to the Chinese and Vietnamese market with the relocation of its Hong Kong office to larger premises, reflecting continued investment in the region and the Club’s growing activities across China and Vietnam.
From left: Tony Paulson (Head of Asia & Corporate Director, West P&I), Tom Bowsher (Group CEO, West P&I), Quentin Drew (Claims Director Hong Kong, West P&I), Xuanlun Cai (CEO Hong Kong, West P&I)
West has maintained a presence in Hong Kong since 1982 and today supports one of the largest portfolios of Chinese and Vietnamese shipping business among International Group Clubs. As of 2026, the Club’s regional book has grown to more than 1,800 vessels, making West the largest IG Club in China and Vietnam. Owned and chartered tonnage written from Hong Kong now exceeds 70 million gross tonnes, representing nearly 40% of the Club’s total entered tonnage.
The relocation to a larger office reflects this sustained growth and provides additional capacity to further strengthen underwriting, claims and loss prevention services for Members, brokers and partners across the region.
Tom Bowsher, Group CEO of West P&I, delivering remarks during the Opening Ceremony of the new Hong Kong office.
The new office is located at 26/F., Six Pacific Place, 50 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Wan Chai is a key commercial and office hub on Hong Kong Island, offering strong connectivity for clients and partners.
The move also underlines West’s confidence in Hong Kong’s continued role as a leading international maritime centre and a key gateway to China and wider region, as well as the Club’s strategy of investing in markets where it sees long-term opportunity and strong Member relationships.
Mr. Xuanlun Cai, CEO of West in Hong Kong, said: “Our presence in Hong Kong dates back over four decades, and the growth of both our Chinese and Vietnamese portfolio over that time has been significant. Today, this region is one of the most important markets for West globally.”
He added: “This expansion reflects both the scale of our operations in the region and our ambitions for the future. We plan to continue growing our Hong Kong team to ensure we deliver the high-quality service our Members expect, while further strengthening our relationships across this region.”
With its enhanced presence in Hong Kong, West is well positioned to further develop its engagement with the local maritime sector and support clients in an increasingly complex global environment.
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