SIGTTO
LNG vessels and terminals and around 50% of the LPG market | |
Website | https://www.sigtto.org/ |
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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
- ^ "Motorship News - ABS Joins SIGTTO". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "SIGTTO Website - Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Shipping and Marine - SIGTTO". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "SGMF Website - Standards and Guidelines for Natural Gas Ships" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "New CEO for SIGTTO". Splash News. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Revell Takes the Helm at SIGTTO". Maritime Professional. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Tradewinds. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "LGHP4 is now published". SIGTTO. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "LNG carriers: get ready for EEXI by 2023". Riviera Maritime. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
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