Connecticut Maritime Association 22 March 2010 Stamford, CT
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Connecticut Maritime Association 22 March 2010 Stamford, CT The value of trade associations engaging in a global environment Capt Robert Johnston Vice-Chairman of INTERTANKO
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Connecticut Maritime Association
22 March 2010
Stamford, CT
The value of trade associations engaging in a global environment
Capt Robert Johnston Vice-Chairman of INTERTANKO
International Association of Independent Tanker Owners
260 + members operating ca. 3,100 ships > 75% of the independent oil tanker fleet and > 85% of
the chemical carrier fleet 330 + associate members:
in oil and chemical tanker related businesses
15 Committees – 5 Regional PanelsPrincipal Offices – London and Oslo
Representative Offices in US, Asia, Brussels & Manila Observer Status at IMO, IOPC, OECD and UNCTAD
INTERTANKO’s Primary Goal
Lead the continuous improvement of the Tanker Industry’s performance in striving to achieve Zero fatalities, Zero pollution, Zero detentions
The value of trade associationsengaging in a global environment
• Value of a Trade Association
• Engaging globally in a global environment
Why have a trade association?
Raison d’être
Promote best industry practices
Project the industry in a positive & proactive way
Positive & proactive influence on stakeholders
Provide key services to members
Promoting best practices
Competence
Specialist knowledge
Shared experience
Benchmarking
Desire to improve performance
All the above yields best practice
Project the industry in a positive & proactive way
Industry profile
Representing the industry
Taking proactive positions and roles
Advocating a positive image
Positive & proactive influence on stakeholders
Cooperation, Contact and Communication
Working with industry partners and other associations
Regular contact with governments, politicians, legislators and media
Communicating consistent, coherent and comprehensive messages
Provision of key services
Global outreach for individual members
Information
Advice
Assistance
Effective Engagement Globally
Strength and effectiveness derives from:
Global presence – permanent in key centres and supported by regular contact and visits
Being credible – high integrity, a solid performance record and a commitment to continuous improvement
Being proactive – walking the talk
Effective Engagement Globally
One Industry – One Message
INTERTANKO
INTERCARGO
ICS/ISF
BIMCO
OCIMF
SIGTTO
WSCCLIA
INTERMANAGER
IACS
IG P&I
IUMI
IAPH
IMPA
ITF
Effective Engagement Globally
ONE INDUSTRY
ONE MESSAGE
Effective Engagement Globally
Build International Coalitions
Effective Engagement Globally
Work with Regulators
Effective Engagement - working with all partners
Engaging Globally
Effective Engagement Globally
One Industry – One Message
Build International Coalitions
Work with Regulators
Thank you
For more information, please visit:www.intertanko.com
www.maritimefoundation.com
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