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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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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
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INTERTANKO’s Primary Goal
Lead the continuous improvement of the Tanker Industry’s performance in striving to achieve Zero fatalities, Zero pollution, Zero detentions
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The value of trade associationsengaging in a global environment
• Value of a Trade Association
• Engaging globally in a global environment
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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
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Promoting best practices
Competence
Specialist knowledge
Shared experience
Benchmarking
Desire to improve performance
All the above yields best practice
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Project the industry in a positive & proactive way
Industry profile
Representing the industry
Taking proactive positions and roles
Advocating a positive image
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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
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Provision of key services
Global outreach for individual members
Information
Advice
Assistance
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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
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Effective Engagement Globally
One Industry – One Message
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INTERTANKO
INTERCARGO
ICS/ISF
BIMCO
OCIMF
SIGTTO
WSCCLIA
INTERMANAGER
IACS
IG P&I
IUMI
IAPH
IMPA
ITF
Effective Engagement Globally
ONE INDUSTRY
ONE MESSAGE
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Effective Engagement Globally
Build International Coalitions
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Effective Engagement Globally
Work with Regulators
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Effective Engagement - working with all partners
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Engaging Globally
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Effective Engagement Globally
One Industry – One Message
Build International Coalitions
Work with Regulators
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Thank you
For more information, please visit:www.intertanko.com
www.maritimefoundation.com
www.poseidonchallenge.comwww.shippingfacts.com