INTERTANKO

We are proud to be one of the major contributors to INTERTANKO's GHG Benchmarking Tool. This innovative tool supports ship operators in evaluating fleet carbon efficiency and provides actionable insights to promote sustainable shipping practices. This collaboration underscores BSM’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. Together, with DNV's expertise in data sharing, we're driving regulatory compliance and maritime decarbonisation. More at: https://lnkd.in/ea8BZAMX #Sustainability #MaritimeInnovation #MaritimeNews #ShippingNews

The INTERTANKO Members’ Photography Competition is back! Following on from the huge success of previous years, INTERTANKO is running its photography competition proudly sponsored by Valles Steamship Ltd., with the winners to be announced at our 55th Anniversary Annual Tanker Event, taking place in Oslo in May. Last year’s winner, Oiler Khalasi Vimalkumar Balubhai of Scorpio Tankers took this fantastic shot of the STI Onyx in drydock. If you are an INTERTANKO Member with talented photographers on board, let them know how to enter this prestigious competition. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eC229rNw

The Industry Associations of BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association), INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO & OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) supported by over forty maritime stakeholders, have today released a consolidated and enhanced publication Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security (MS). As an interactive online publication, BMP Maritime Security consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive publication with actionable insights and advice. It focuses on providing a threat and risk management process and, recognising the dynamic nature of regional security situations, provides signposts to direct users to the most up-to-date security intelligence and risk assessment information. INTERTANKO Managing Director Tim Wilkins, said: “As seafarers navigate conflict and armed threats, it is our duty as shipowner representatives to provide them with the most up-to-date information and guidance to ensure their safety. The revised BMP and related threat overviews reflect the collaborative efforts of many of our members, drawing on the hard-earned experience of the maritime industry. INTERTANKO considers BMP as being a vital reference for every vessel.” The publication is now available for download from our website. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dKV_VR64 #tankers #maritime #security #safety #seafarers

INTERTANKO Managing Director Tim Wilkins talks candidly to Marcus Hand about seafarer training, welfare and criminalisation, vetting, decarbonisation and much more on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast. Listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/g6PnSUzn

The International Chemical & Product Tanker Conference is taking place on 23-24 April 2025, at Millennium Gloucester Hotel and Conference Centre London. A key topic at the event will be the implementation and impact of the new SIRE 2.0 inspection regime, and INTERTANKO’s Senior Vetting Manager Frans Ubaghs will be presenting insights from INTERTANKO Members on the rollout of the new inspection programme during the ‘Firsthand Experience of SIRE 2.0’ session. Frans will be joined by fellow panellists Niall Mushet (SSHEQ Manager), John T. Essberger (GmbH & Co KG), Mohd Fahmi Niza (Programmes Technical Manager, OCIMF) and Capt Ashley Fernandes (Senior Director Marine, InterMaritime ShipManagement). Full programme here: https://lnkd.in/dDaJKC5p INTERTANKO Members are eligible for a 20% discount on the registration fee by using the discount code INTICP20 at the checkout stage of registration.

A great opportunity to put your questions to a top-line panel on energy transition pathways, green fuel availability, complex regulations, cost and government support. #SeaAsia With Tim Wilkins Dr. Shahrin Osman Ashutosh Kumar Rodrigo Bermelho and Takeo Akamatsu. Free to attend. To register: https://lnkd.in/gzaZ9wqg

This post is a tribute to the outstanding contributions of Mr Ole Christian Schrøder to INTERTANKO. Since his election as Chair of the Environmental Committee in 2019, Ole has played a pivotal role in navigating the committee through a dynamic and challenging landscape, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the committee has produced key industry guidance, including INTERTANKO’s first ESG Guide, documents on Regional Ballast and Biofouling requirements, Electronic Record Books, and significant contributions to the IBTS issue, including numerous submissions to IMO. Beyond his role as Chair, Ole has been a valued voice in the INTERTANKO Delegation at IMO meetings, including the Pollution Prevention and Response subcommittee (PPR) and the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). His expertise and perspective have proven key to his roles as Vice Chair of the North American Panel and as a representative on the INTERTANKO Council. Ole’s contributions have been substantial in every capacity he has served, and his positive impact on INTERTANKO and the broader industry has been invaluable. As he embarks on new ventures, we extend our sincere gratitude for his dedication, insight, and leadership. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavours. Thank You Ole!

Managing Director Tim Wilkins is moderating an engaging panel at Sea Asia, looking at the maritime energy mix. The panel will discuss the projected energy mix to 2030, drivers influencing supply and demand dynamics, scaling alternative fuels (strategies for building availability, infrastructure and supply chain reliability) and maritime energy transition scenarios and collaborative pathways. Free to attend. To register: https://lnkd.in/gzaZ9wqg #SeaAsia2025

INTERTANKO recently hosted LCO2 Carriage: The Shipping Paradigm in Brussels - an event to highlight the readiness of tanker shipping to support the EU’s decarbonisation objectives in relation to the shipment of LCO2. The event was opened by Oana Langa (Policy Officer, European Commission, DG Energy Unit C.2 – Decarbonisation and Sustainability of Energy Sources), who gave a status report on the European legislative landscape. INTERTANKO presented alongside Member companies ECOLOG, MOL and Capital Gas, with audience participation from officials at DG CLIMA, DG MOVE and DG ENER. Read the full article for information on the roadmap to EU LCO2 multimodal transport, challenges faced in ship design for vessels carrying LCO2, the crucial role of shipping for CCS and anticipation of EU regulatory framework for LCO2. Link: https://lnkd.in/eT3wCPrE #LCO2

Late last month, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published the results of its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices, and announced proposals to impose exorbitant service fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-registered vessels calling at U.S. ports, and export quotas to promote the transport of U.S. goods on U.S. flagged vessels. Catch INTERTANKO Managing Director Tim Wilkins speaking about the impact of the USTR on the tanker sector on Monday, 10th March 2025, at 12:00 GMT. Register free for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/hmoE4.