INTERTANKO’s Council of Members elected Rolf Westfal-Larsen Jr. as new Chairman of the Association on 20 November 2024.

During its Council meeting held in London, Mr Westfal-Larsen Jr. was elected as the Association’s new Chairman, with Paolo d’Amico stepping down after serving the maximum term of six years.

Rolf Westfal-Larsen Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of Westfal-Larsen Management AS, a global family-run shipping company based in Bergen, Norway. He has been serving as Vice Chairman of INTERTANKO and a member of the Executive and Management Committees for several years. The company owns and operates a fleet of chemical tankers and is known for being at the forefront of innovation. 

Commenting during the meeting, Paolo d’Amico said, “With Rolf, we have a Chairman who will continue to represent what INTERTANKO stands for; quality, future-focused, independent tanker owners and operators”.

Speaking about his election, Mr Westfal-Larsen Jr underlined his commitment to INTERTANKO. “It is an honour to be elected as Chair of such a respected organisation, and I look forward to playing a part in leading the industry through this period of transition.”

During the Council meeting, Members also discussed INTERTANKO’s Seafarers Initiative, Decarbonisation Strategy and regulatory and geopolitical developments.