Terms of Reference

Gas Tanker Committee

Download the Gas Tanker Committee (GTC) Terms of Reference (Approved May 2024).

1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1.1    The aim of the Committee is to further the interests of independent gas tanker owners by being closely involved in the following areas:
         1.1.1    Improvement of safety and operational aspects on board gas tankers though the development of procedures, guidelines and best practices.
         1.1.2    National and international regulatory developments.
         1.1.3    Carriage of gas as cargo and, as appropriate, gas as a fuel.
         1.1.4    Issues related to the interface between ship and terminal.
         1.1.5    Rules and requirements issued by other bodies.
         1.1.6    Statutory and third party inspections and issues relating to sea trials and gas trials of LPG carriers.
         1.1.7    Training, competency and verification thereof for seafarers and shore staff dealing with Gas carriers.
         1.1.8    Development of benchmarking and KPIs on safety and operational matters (inerting, cooling down process, heating and vaporising cargo, etc.)
         1.1.9    Technological developments on matters related with reliquefaction plants and cargo monitoring systems.
         1.1.10  Documentary aspects of gas chartering.
1.2    The Committee shall, in addition to acting as a resource group for the Association, act as a link between INTERTANKO and other gas industry associations such as SIGTTO, SGMF, CDI and GIIGNL. This, with the aim of ensuring that gas tanker owners’ interests are considered.
1.3    In its work, the Committee is to pay due regard to relevant work being done by other INTERTANKO Committees and by other organisations and regulatory bodies. In addition, the GTC shall do its best to be aware of, not duplicate and contribute to the work being done by other gas tanker organisations such as SIGTTO, SGMF, CDI and GIIGNL.
1.4    The Committee shall develop and continue dialogue with IMO, SIGTTO, SGMF, GIIGNL, OCIMF and other organisations and co-operate with them, where it is found to be useful and beneficial for INTERTANKO gas tanker owners.
1.5    Committee members may be selected to represent INTERTANKO on external bodies. Representation should reflect the position adopted by the association.  Members making such external representation should provide a report on any meetings attended to the Committee.

2. MEMBERSHIP
2.1    The Committee is composed of a maximum of 25 members at any one time, including the Committee Chair and up to three Vice Chairs.
2.2    The Chair, Vice Chairs and the other members of the Committee shall normally be elected for a period of two years and may serve for no more than three terms of two years each.
2.3    Committee members are elected by the Committee and approved by the INTERTANKO Council. Elections and re-elections are held when the two-year tenure has been completed or when a Committee member steps down. Re-election is also necessary if a Committee member changes employment between Members / Member Groups.
2.4    Membership of the Committee is based on the expertise/ qualification of the individual and position within the Member/ Member Group of companies. Committee members should have experience and expertise which will contribute to the aims and objectives of the Committee. The aim is to achieve overall diversity and a balance of representation by region, trade type and fleet. Membership on the Committee rests with the individual, not the company the individual works for. Re-election is required should the individual change companies. Any term served will count against the maximum tenure.
2.5    The Committee Chair is elected by the Committee and approved by the Council. The term of office is two years, which may be extended for two further two-year periods. These periods are in addition to any time served as a Committee member. 
2.6    Up to three Vice Chairs may be elected by the Committee and approved by the Council. The Vice Chairs’ term of office is two years which may be extended for two further two-year periods. At any one time, one Vice Chair may also be elected or remain Vice Chair provided that he/ she may not hold office for a period of longer than eight consecutive years at a time. These periods are not in addition to any time served as a Committee member.

3. MEETINGS
3.1    The Committee will typically meet at least twice a year.
3.2    Committee members shall endeavour to attend all Committee meetings but in any event shall attend a minimum of one meeting per year. Members shall make every effort towards active contribution to the work of the Committee and actively participate in the discussions. Should a Committee member not be able to attend, the member is encouraged to submit written comments. Repeated non-attendance may result in a review of Committee membership. Committee members who have not attended nor engaged in at least 50% of meetings during any two-year tenure will not be proposed for re-election unless extenuating circumstances apply.
3.3    The Chair may invite guests to the meetings, including to participate in working and/or correspondence groups that the Committee establishes from time to time.
3.4    As required, specific Working Groups and/or Correspondence Groups may be established to deal with and promote particular issues from the Committee’s work.
3.5    The travel expenses of the Committee’s members should be paid for by the Member company.

4. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
Committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with INTERTANKO’s Anti-Trust Guidelines.

5. TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Terms of Reference of Committee and any revisions thereto shall be approved by the Council.

6. SECRETARIAL WORK
The INTERTANKO Secretariat will provide secretarial and administrative tasks for the Committee.

7. REPORTING
The Committee will report to INTERTANKO’s Council through its Chair, as required.

Mr. Mayank Bhatt
BW Epic Kosan Maritime Pte. Ltd, Singapore

Mr. Prakash Chandra
Fleet Management Limited

Dr. Panos Deligiannis
EcoLog

Mr. Sokratis Dimakopoulos
Minerva Marine Inc

Spyros Gertsos
Maran Gas Maritime

Jad Ghamraoui
Sea Hawk Group

Philip Harwood
Petredec Holdings (Eastern) Pte Ltd

Mr. Andrew Johnston
China LNG Shipping (International) Pte. Ltd.

Mr. Elias Karystios
Latsco LNG Marine Management Inc.

Mr. Frantzeskos D. Kontos
Pantheon Tankers Management

Mr. Arne Lippens
Exmar Marine NV

Capt. Prashant Mathur
Apollo Ship Management Pte. Ltd

Capt. Abbasali Mulji
MOL LNG Transport (Europe) Ltd

Capt. Markos Raftopoulos
Latsco Marine Management Inc

Capt. Pramodh Rajakumar
K Marine Ship Management Pte Ltd

Mr. Jason Ratcliffe
Flex LNG Management AS

Capt. Iain Scally
NYK LNG Shipmanagement (UK) Ltd

Capt. Abhishek Shekhar
OSM Thome (Singapore)

Mr. Panagiotis Soulis
Tsakos Shipping & Trading SA

Mr. David Taylor
V.Ships (Glasgow)

G.K VENKATASUBRAMANIAN
Unique Shipping (H.K.) Limited

Capt. Knut Vespestad
Solvang ASA (Stavanger)

Mr. Konstantinos Vlachos
Castor Ships (Toro)

Mr. Miltos Zisis
Capital Gas Ship Management Corp.