SIGTTO

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The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal operators
Websitehttps://www.sigtto.org/

SIGTTO is the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators. It is a not-for-profit

LNG and LPG, the society is involved in the creation of publications to enhance maritime knowledge and promote safety at sea.[3] They are actively involved in research for the use of gas as a marine fuel and publish various relevant industry guidelines.[4] The current CEO and general manager is Ian Revell, a chartered engineer, who was appointed in September 2022.[5][6]

History

SIGTTO was founded in 1979 as a forum for tanker and terminal owners and operators.[7] In 2019, the organisation celebrated its 40th anniversary with an anniversary forum and reception.[7]

Publications

SIGTTO and Witherbys produce nautical operational titles for gas carriers including LNG carriers, for example Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals (LGHP4) was published in 2016.[8] SIGTTO issue recommendations and guidance for the marine industry, including Guidance on Gas Carrier and Terminal Gangway Interface and Floating LNG Installations.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Motorship News - ABS Joins SIGTTO". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  2. ^ "SIGTTO Website - Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Shipping and Marine - SIGTTO". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  4. ^ "SGMF Website - Standards and Guidelines for Natural Gas Ships" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  5. ^ "New CEO for SIGTTO". Splash News. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Revell Takes the Helm at SIGTTO". Maritime Professional. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  7. ^
    Tradewinds
    . 13 September 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  8. ^ "LGHP4 is now published". SIGTTO. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  9. ^ "LNG carriers: get ready for EEXI by 2023". Riviera Maritime. Retrieved 30 July 2021.

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