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SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS

well-to-wake basis so that the shipping industry è Although the Indian Ocean’s High-
can achieve the IMO’s long-term GHG emission Risk Area designation was removed
reduction targets. on 1 January 2023, regional conflicts,
We are also working on contractual issues faced intensified military activity and
by INTERTANKO members when trying to incor- heightened political tensions con-
porate a CII clause into their charter parties. tinue to pose a threat to commercial
In the spirit of assisting market adoption, INTER- vessels operating in this geographic
TANKO decided not to produce its own clause region. What measures does INTER-
and instead put its support behind the CII TANKO recommend to its members to
Clause drafted by fellow RT Association BIMCO. avoid the risk of armed piracy?
Nevertheless, we believe that more clarity, The High-Risk Area designation had served its
awareness, and cooperation are required from purpose by warning about the extra precautions
charterers – some of whom are openly critical required in that region; therefore, it had to be
of the sole industry clause trying to establish a removed.
framework on the newly introduced Owner-Time That being said, the threat to seafarers in many
Charterer relationship within the context of CII areas worldwide continues to exist, particularly in
regulations. Disagreement over the CII regula- the Gulfs of Aden, Oman, and Guinea. In addition,
tions should not be confused with criticism over the spillover from the Yemen war and the tension
the sole industry clause that is trying to make between states in the Middle East have resulted
sense of them. in ships being attacked and seafarers being killed.
Using drones to attack ships in the Gulf of Oman
How are the EU sanctions impacting to make a political point has to end. So, working
ç the tanker market? with the military and others, we have created a
Sanctions have created a need for information guide for seafarers to help them stay safe.
and documentation across several new areas. Sadly, the risk of kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea
INTERTANKO has developed and delivered best is again high. INTERTANKO and its partner
practices to establish basic quality criteria for organisations are working closely with Nigeria
the tanker fleet, including two model charter and other regional governments to address this
party clauses tailored to tankers, due diligence unacceptable criminal behaviour.
questionnaires for use during cargo loading Only through working collaboratively with our
and STS operations, and a template for due military and civilian partners can we ensure that
diligence procedures to facilitate a standard the world’s trade can flow freely and seafarers
approach across the industry. can go about their routine work without threat
In addition, we are present at high-level EU to their lives.
meetings and regularly engage with representa-
tives from HM Treasury and the European Com- ë How can you incentivise large ship-
mission (DG FISMA and DG MOVE). ping groups to join INTERTANKO?
We are also present at high-level EU meet- INTERTANKO represents quality tanker owners
ings and regularly engage with ΗM Treasury and welcomes new members regardless of size.
and European Commission (DG FISMA and DG Our Members wish to lead and influence how the
MOVE) representatives. tanker industry's priorities take shape now and
in the future.

New ships will be able to transition from fossil to renewable
fuels when these are available on the market in sufficient
quantities; training seafarers properly and exchanging information
about sustainable solutions is vital in this context.

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