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

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that represents owners of

gas carriers A gas carrier, gas tanker, LPG carrier, or LPG tanker is a ship designed to transport LPG, LNG, CNG, or liquefied chemical gases in bulk. Types Fully pressurized gas carrier The seaborne transport of liquefied gases began in 1934 when a ...

and terminals, including LNG terminals. 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,

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, Chevron and

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. The organisation has

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at the International Maritime Organization as an NGO. Focusing on

LNG Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up about 1/600th the vol ...

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

History

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

Publications

SIGTTO and Witherbys produce nautical operational titles for

including

LNG carriers Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up about 1/600th the volu ...

, for example ''Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals'' (LGHP4) was published in 2016. SIGTTO issue recommendations and guidance for the marine industry, including ''Guidance on Gas Carrier and Terminal Gangway Interface'' and ''Floating LNG Installations''.

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