Accelerated phase-out of single hull tankers and CAS
June 4, 2001
Intertanko discussed with the EU and supported at IMO a revised phase-out scheme which effectively brought the European proposal in line with OPA 90. A copy of Intertanko’s submission to MEPC 45 is available on on request.
While Intertanko appreciates that IMO has also taken steps to consider other items regarding safety of tankers, such as easy access for inspections, port of refuge, effects of heated high-density oil on the structure of the ship,
it is disappointed that IMO did not entirely address the issues of accident investigation. It is our firm belief that the best method to decide and develop appropriate and corrective action is to undertake thorough and professional investigation of tanker accidents.
Related News
ESL Shipping's First Plug-in Hybrid Vessel Electramar Christened
Houthis Will Target All Ships Heading to Israel, Group Says
UK Imposes Sanctions Over Russia-North Korea ‘Arms-for-oil’ Trade
US Says Warship Intercepted Houthi Missile, Merchant Vessel Untouched
Gulf Intercoastal Waterway Closed After Barge Strikes Bridge in Galveston