MD appointment confirmed and key policy decisions
At last General Meeting Intertanko’s Council confirmed unanimously the appointment of its current Deputy Managing Director Joe Angelo as Managing Director of Intertanko with effect from 1.1.2011. The council noted that Kathi Stanzel will join Intertanko later this month as Deputy Managing Director.
Key policy decisions
Piracy: Intertanko reaffirmed that, as one of its highest priorities, it should continue to press for action over governments’ lack of ability/will to prosecute suspected pirates even when they have been caught attacking a ship with witnesses readily available. However Intertanko applauds recent moves by the Seychelles and Kenya, as well as by the Netherlands and the U.S., to try suspected pirates and convict them with prison sentences.
Greenhouse gas emission reductions: The council endorsed Intertanko’s involvement in an industry study to seek to assess potential reductions of CO2 emissions by 2030 on a realistic scenario. The study is well under way and currently exploring abatement measures both actual and conceptual.
Quality control of bunkers: the council has empowered Intertanko to continue its campaign for effective mandatory quality control of bunkers prior to delivery to ships, since there is currently no mandatory system to control compliance with statutory requirements. There should be control of specific criteria defining bunkers. These criteria have impact on safety, environmental protection and crew health.
Malacca Cooperation Forum: The council endorsed the continued activity and contribution by Intertanko to the Malacca Cooperation Forum, established by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to enhance cooperation between these three Littoral States, the User States and the Industry over navigational safety and environmental protection in the Malacca Straits. The Association’s specific involvement in a special industry/government panel on environmental protection and on navigational safety has led to the acceptance of industry proposals for possible environmental and navigational improvements in the Straits.
