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'''SIGTTO''' is the '''Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators'''. It is a not-for-profit [[non-governmental organisation]] that represents owners of [[gas carriers]] and terminals, including [[Liquefied natural gas terminal|LNG terminals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorship.com/news101/industry-news/abs-joins-sigtto|title=Motorship News - ABS Joins SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> SIGTTO was formed as an international organisation for industry participants to share technical and operational experience, to address common industry problems and derive policies for improvements in maritime operations. The Society has more than 190 members including large companies such as [[BP]], [[ExxonMobil]], [[Chevron Corporation|Chevron]] and [[Royal Dutch Shell|Shell]]. The organisation has [[Observer status|Observer Status]] at the [[International Maritime Organization]] as an NGO.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sigtto.org/media/2071/sigtto-profile-2014.pdf|title=SIGTTO Website - Profile|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> Focusing on [[LNG]] and [[Liquefied petroleum gas|LPG]], the society is involved in the creation of publications to enhance maritime knowledge and promote safety at sea.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shippingandmarine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16855&issueid=474|title=Shipping and Marine - SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> They are actively involved in research for the use of gas as a marine fuel and publish various relevant industry guidelines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sgmf.info/media/5637/standards-guidelines-natural-gas-fuelled-v5k1.pdf|title=SGMF Website - Standards and Guidelines for Natural Gas Ships|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref>
'''SIGTTO''' is the '''Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators'''. It is a not-for-profit [[non-governmental organisation]] that represents owners of [[gas carriers]] and terminals, including [[Liquefied natural gas terminal|LNG terminals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorship.com/news101/industry-news/abs-joins-sigtto|title=Motorship News - ABS Joins SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> SIGTTO was formed as an international organisation for industry participants to share technical and operational experience, to address common industry problems and derive policies for improvements in maritime operations. The Society has more than 190 members including large companies such as [[BP]], [[ExxonMobil]], [[Chevron Corporation|Chevron]] and [[Royal Dutch Shell|Shell]]. The organisation has [[Observer status|Observer Status]] at the [[International Maritime Organization]] as an NGO.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sigtto.org/media/2071/sigtto-profile-2014.pdf|title=SIGTTO Website - Profile|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> Focusing on [[LNG]] and [[Liquefied petroleum gas|LPG]], the society is involved in the creation of publications to enhance maritime knowledge and promote safety at sea.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shippingandmarine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16855&issueid=474|title=Shipping and Marine - SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> They are actively involved in research for the use of gas as a marine fuel and publish various relevant industry guidelines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sgmf.info/media/5637/standards-guidelines-natural-gas-fuelled-v5k1.pdf|title=SGMF Website - Standards and Guidelines for Natural Gas Ships|accessdate=3 July 2016}}</ref> The current CEO and general manager is Ian Revell, a chartered engineer, who was appointed in September 2022.<ref name="Splash2022">{{cite web|url=https://splash247.com/new-ceo-for-sigtto/ | title=New CEO for SIGTTO|publisher=Splash News |access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="MP2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/revell-takes-helm-sigtto-378474 | title=Revell Takes the Helm at SIGTTO |publisher=Maritime Professional |access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 19:29, 29 June 2024

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal operators
AbbreviationSIGTTO
Formation1979
Founded atBermuda
TypeInternational non-profit organization
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
FieldMaritime and gas shipping
Membership
Over 90% of the world’s LNG vessels and terminals and around 50% of the LPG market
Websitehttps://www.sigtto.org/

SIGTTO is the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators. It is a not-for-profit non-governmental organisation that represents owners of gas carriers and terminals, including LNG terminals.[1] SIGTTO was formed as an international organisation for industry participants to share technical and operational experience, to address common industry problems and derive policies for improvements in maritime operations. The Society has more than 190 members including large companies such as BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell. The organisation has Observer Status at the International Maritime Organization as an NGO.[2] Focusing on 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. ^ a b "Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40". 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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