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Sustainability in the Tanker Sector

Sustainability in the Tanker Sector An Evaluation of Social and Environmental Developments in the Tanker Sector and the Implementation of Sustainability in a Commercial Environment Paris, 24 January 2006. The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners

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Sustainability in the Tanker Sector

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  1. Sustainability in the Tanker Sector An Evaluation of Social and Environmental Developments in the Tanker Sector and the Implementation of Sustainability in a Commercial Environment Paris, 24 January 2006 The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners Tim Wilkins, Environment Manager

  2. Tanker Industry 90% of the world trade carried by ships 400,000 officers and 825,000 ratings 2,138mil.tonnes oil transported in 2004 • INTERTANKO • 263 Owning Companies in 41 countries • 2,230 tankers • 170million tonnes (Dwt) • 70% worlds independent tanker fleet • Non-profit making, NGO • INTERTANKO Goals: • Zero fatalities • Zero pollution • Zero detentions

  3. Social and Environmental Developments • Environmental Management Systems, Class Environmental Notations, Green Awards, Green Challenges etc • Compliance Driven Continuous Improvement • Regulatory Control seen as minimum standard • Industry seeking targets above regulatory minimum • Internationally recognised performance indicators being sought

  4. Implementation of Sustainability Biodiversity Invasive species, treatment of ballast water (early compliance incentives) Effective hull anti-fouling systems (air emissions) Marine Pollution Operational: Improved waste management systems, oily waste, garbage and sewage waste Technical: Improved on-board equipment, improved availability of shore waste reception facilities Air Emissions Environmental Indexing, Enhanced engine efficiency, improved cargo handling operations (VOC emissions)

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