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

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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

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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 to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up about 1/600th the volume o ...

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.

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 An LNG carrier is a tank ship designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). Overview The first oceangoing liquified natural gas tanker in the world was ''Methane Pioneer'', which entered service in 1959 with a carrying capacity of 5, ...

, 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''.

Management

While a search for a new CEO is ongoing, the interim general manager of the organisation is Cherian Oommen, formerly senior technical advisor, since July 2024. The previous CEO and general manager was Ian Revell, a chartered engineer, who was appointed in September 2022 and retired in July 2024.

References

External links

*{{official website, http://www.sigtto.org/ Tankers Non-profit organisations based in London Organizations established in 1979