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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. 

Mintra is proud assosiate member of INTERTANKO. Competence of the world’s seafarers will be core in the time to come, and in Mintra we are committed to following the rapid changes in our industry and to be on top of regulations and ensure we at all times have training available to help ensuring a safe workplace for our seafarers. Thanks for fruitful meetings at INTERTANKO’s European Panel this week. Tommy Olofsen Torbjorg Undem Michael Kure Larsen Keita Shinohara James Muir, FCMA Per Øyvind Nedrebø Arne Harkestad Knut Vespestad Yngve Jonassen #wearemintra

Shipping organisations increasingly concerned about seafarer safety The chairpersons of the world’s biggest shipping industry organisations gathered on 6 February in Athens to discuss topics including greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and the impact of geopolitics on shipping. By far the most important topic on the agenda was how the industry, and the international community, can help limit and put an end to a rise in unjust treatment and criminalisation of its seafarers. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eXNkmR7z #seafarers #safety

INTERTANKO Managing Director Tim Wilkins shines a light on the regulatory gap that could stall the growth of CO2 transport by sea—an essential piece of the carbon capture and storage puzzle. While the EU focuses on intra-regional transport, concerns are mounting over limited storage capacity, making cross-border CO2 shipping necessary. Without clear regulations, investment in this emerging sector could be at risk. Can shipping offer the flexibility pipelines lack? And will policymakers step up in time? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eUiUWMG6

Welcome to INTERTANKO!

Plans are underway for the tanker industry to come together at Oslo’s historic and elegant Gamle Logen for INTERTANKO’s Annual Tanker Event, taking place on 27–28 May 2025.    This year’s event is particularly special as we return to Oslo to celebrate 55 years since INTERTANKO was established. Plan to join us for two days of meaningful discussions, networking and collaboration. For more information: jon.chaplin@intertanko.com