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The Chemical Tanker Committee. INTERTANKO Council Meeting 05 October 2011. Capt. Steve Hardy Interorient Marine Services Limited Chairman – INTERTANKO Chemical Tanker Committee. Leading the way; Making a difference. Introduction. Overview of Chemical Tanker Membership
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The Chemical Tanker Committee INTERTANKO Council Meeting 05 October 2011 Capt. Steve Hardy Interorient Marine Services Limited Chairman – INTERTANKO Chemical Tanker Committee. Leading the way; Making a difference
Introduction Overview of Chemical Tanker Membership The make up of the Committee The Issues Goals & Objectives Value to membership Leading the way; Making a difference
Committee Work Chemical Tanker Committee (CTC) Chemical Tanker Sub-Committee, Americas (CTSCA) Carriage of BIOFUELS Application of Inert Gas Entry into enclosed spaces Damage Stability Regulations Tank Cleaning Standards Smart Vetting Issues CDI/FOSFA/IMO Other Industry Orgs. Best Practices on Emissions Carriage of Antidotes Liaison with US PSC on inspections/detentions. Reception Facilities in US Development of US Regs – TWIC & Shore Access NOA Hazard Response Plans Leading the way; Making a difference
Inert Gas issue • Explosions • Increasing accidents • Complicated regulations • Training Standards • Conflicting Requirements • Different standards different ship types • Goal • Simplify standards • Inert Gas requirement applied to product not ship • Simplify regulations • Apply IG Regs. to new & existing ships • Address Tank Entry Concerns • Investigate IG from shore (small tankers) • Obective • Reduce accidents & fatalities by increasing and simplifying the use and application of inert gas. • International application through the IMO • Increase awareness of tank entry dangers • By 2011. Leading the way; Making a difference
Information to Members Website Weekly News Bulletins Publications Technical Seminars Individual Member Queries Leading the way; Making a difference
Thank You! Questions? Leading the way; Making a difference