INTERTANKO has been the voice of the independent tanker owners since 1970. It is a professional, efficient and respected association representing an industry dedicated to delivering a reliable, safe, responsible and competitive service transporting the liquid energy and chemicals that keep the world economy turning.

INTERTANKO is a forum where the tanker industry meets, as well as being a valuable source of information, opinions and guidance for its members and associate members. Its structure of Council, Executive Committee, secretariat, various committees and regional panels, and the strong support that it enjoys from its membership and from the tanker and shipping industries, allow it to contribute authoritatively and proactively, at international, national, regional and local level, on behalf of the tanker community.

INTERTANKO has established and strengthened relationships with legislators at all levels, working with them to ensure a fair and reasonable distribution of the responsibilities and liabilities involved in carrying liquid energy by sea.

Membership is open to tanker owners and operators, provided they are independent and operate on a commercial basis, who fulfil the Association's membership criteria.

• ca. 260 members
• ca. 2,650 tankers
• ca. 220m dwt
• more than 40 countries
• Over 75% of independent fleet over 10,000 dwt

INTERTANKO also has over 300 Associate Members, coming from a host of other companies related to the tanker industry, representing a unique concentration of expertise world-wide.

Mission Provide leadership to the tanker industry in serving the world with the safe, environmentally sound and efficient seaborne transportation of oil, gas and chemical products. Vision for the tanker industry A responsible, sustainable and respected tanker industry, committed to continuous improvement and constructively influencing its future. INTERTANKO and its Members' goals Be the representative forum of choice for all quality tanker owners and managers. Enhance public and political awareness of the importance and positive performance of the tanker industry. Promote balanced terms of trade and a competitive, transparent and sustainable tanker industry. Lead the development, acceptance and implementation of uniform, worldwide international tanker standards Lead in establishing and maintaining partnerships, cooperation and open and constructive dialogue with the relevant maritime authorities, organisations, associations and special interest groups. INTERTANKO Members will: Lead the continuous improvement of the Tanker Industry's performance in striving to achieve the goals of: Zero fatalities Zero pollution Zero detentions Deliver the highest quality services to meet the expectations of their stakeholders. Promote the availability and utilisation of personnel with the highest quality marine skills and competencies.