SIGTTO
{{Infobox organization
| name = The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal operators
| abbreviation = SIGTTO
| logo = SIGTTO logo.jpg
| logo_size = 300px
| image = SIGTTO London Liaison Office .jpg
| image_size = 300px
| type = International non-profit organization
| genre =
| formation = 1979
| founding_location = Bermuda
| headquarters = London, United Kingdom
| membership = Over 90% of the world’s LNG vessels and terminals and around 50% of the LPG market
| area_served = Worldwide
| field = Maritime and gas shipping
| homepage = https://www.sigtto.org/
| footnotes =
}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.motorship.com/news101/industry-news/abs-joins-sigtto|title=Motorship News - ABS Joins SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sigtto.org/media/2071/sigtto-profile-2014.pdf|title=SIGTTO Website - Profile|accessdate=3 July 2016}} Focusing on LNG and LPG, the society is involved in the creation of publications to enhance maritime knowledge and promote safety at sea.{{cite web |url=http://www.shippingandmarine.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16855&issueid=474|title=Shipping and Marine - SIGTTO|accessdate=3 July 2016}} They are actively involved in research for the use of gas as a marine fuel and publish various relevant industry guidelines.{{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}}
History
SIGTTO was founded in 1979 as a forum for tanker and terminal owners and operators.{{cite web|url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/sigtto-pushes-the-cake-out-as-it-celebrates-turning-40/2-1-670849 | title=Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40 | date=13 September 2019 |publisher=Tradewinds |access-date=30 July 2021}} In 2019, the organisation celebrated its 40th anniversary with an anniversary forum and reception.
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.sigtto.org/resources/news/liquefied-gas-handling-principles-on-ships-and-in-terminals-lghp4-is-now-published/| title=LGHP4 is now published. |publisher=SIGTTO |access-date=9 July 2021}}
SIGTTO issue recommendations and guidance for the marine industry, including Guidance on Gas Carrier and Terminal Gangway Interface and Floating LNG Installations.{{cite web|url=https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/lng-carriers-get-ready-for-eexi-by-2023-63587| title=LNG carriers: get ready for EEXI by 2023 |publisher=Riviera Maritime |access-date=30 July 2021}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.sigtto.org/resources/news/update-to-sigtto-members-change-in-management/ | title=Update to SIGTTO Members - Change in management |publisher=SIGTTO |access-date=15 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.{{cite web|url=https://splash247.com/new-ceo-for-sigtto/ | title=New CEO for SIGTTO|publisher=Splash News |access-date=30 July 2021}}{{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}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.sigtto.org/}}