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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 Panels Principal 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 associations engaging 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 WSC CLIA INTER MANAGER 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.com www.shippingfacts.com
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