The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners

Name

The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners

Legal name

The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners

Website

https://intertanko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Maritime Trade Association

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

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International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

Keywords

• Tanker shipping association
• Maritime regulatory advocacy
• IMO representation services
• Tanker industry guidance
• Maritime trade association

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: INTERTANKO generates revenue through membership fees from tanker owner companies (Members) and related industry companies (Associate Members). The organization provides services including advocacy, guidance, publications, benchmarking tools, and industry coordination to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INTERTANKO is a London-based trade association representing independent tanker owners. It provides advocacy at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), technical and legal guidance, model charterparty clauses, sanctions compliance tools, benchmarking databases, and industry coordination through committees, regional panels, and the Annual Tanker Event. Its core deliverables are membership services, information resources, and regulatory influence rather than physical products or software platforms.

Product overview

INTERTANKO is a membership organization serving independent tanker owners. It operates as a unified platform providing membership services rather than a modular SaaS product. The core offering includes a secure member portal with access to model clauses library, IMO submissions, sanctions tools, benchmarking databases, publications, on-demand video content, and Coronavirus resources. Members can participate in various committees (Safety and Technical, Environmental, Insurance and Legal, Vetting, etc.) and regional panels. The organization hosts an Annual Tanker Event and provides guidance documents across topics including bunkers, chemical, commercial/chartering, environment, gas, human element, marine safety, navigation, ports and terminals, security, technical, and vetting. The product portfolio is primarily information resources, compliance tools, and industry networking rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Core membership offering for independent tanker owner companies (Members) and tanker industry-related companies (Associate Members), providing access to exclusive resources, advocacy, and industry coordination.
• Model Clauses Library Comprehensive library of model contract clauses for tanker charterparty agreements, including sanctions clauses, STS/lighterage clauses, and virtual/late arrival clauses, provided to members.
• Sanctions Compliance Tools
• IMO Submissions and Representation
• Publications and Guidance Documents
• Benchmarking and Monitoring Databases
• Annual Tanker Event
• Industry Committees and Regional Panels
• On-Demand Video Updates and Webinars

Quantifiable outcome

• 191 Members with combined fleet exceeding 4100 tankers and 380 million dwt as of January 2026

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIMCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint statement issued April 2026 by BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC supporting IMO as global regulator and successful implementation of IMO GHG reduction pathway ahead of MEPC 84.
• CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint industry statement supporting IMO's role as global regulator and GHG pathway implementation, representing diverse shipping sectors including cruise lines.
• ICS (International Chamber of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint statement supporting IMO regulation for shipping decarbonization. ICS represents over 80% of world merchant fleet.
• INTERCARGO (International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint statement supporting IMO as global regulator for GHG emissions from ships. Represents over 460 companies operating 4,600+ bulk carriers.
• INTERFERRYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint statement on IMO regulation and GHG pathway. INTERFERRY represents 280+ companies with 2,200+ individuals in 40+ countries serving 4 billion passengers annually.
• WSC (World Shipping Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Joint industry statement on IMO's role as global regulator and successful implementation of GHG reduction pathway for international shipping.
• ICMAD (International Maritime Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint industry organizations (ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, IMCA, OCIMF) producing guidance for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, complementing BMP MS.
• OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint industry guidance for Strait of Hormuz navigation. OCIMF is a leading marine industry organization focused on safe and responsible ship operations.
• ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on crew welfare issues including shore leave principles, vaccination roadmaps, outbreak management, and seafarer protection during COVID-19 pandemic.
• ICS (International Chamber of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 guidance for ship operators on protection of seafarer health, vaccination guidance, and outbreak management protocols.
• IMHA (International Maritime Health Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on maritime health guidance including COVID-19 protocols, seafarer vaccination frameworks, and outbreak management plans.
• IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERTANKO as Affiliate Members of IUMI attends annual conferences. IUMI aims to safeguard maritime insurers' interests and promote knowledge sharing.
• IMO (International Maritime Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMO observer organization since 1979. INTERTANKO attends technical and administrative meetings and has 3rd highest attendance among 81 observer organizations and is 4th on document submitters list. Active in MEPC, MSC, LEG, and other committees.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen dialogue established between INTERTANKO, European Commission, and UK's OFSI on price cap compliance, sanctions, and shadow fleet matters.
• UK OFSI (Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sanctions compliance and due diligence, sharing information on industry best practices related to Russian oil price cap requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BIMCO: BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, providing model contracts, market information and regulatory engagement to shipowners and operators. It co-signed INTERTANKO's 2026 joint statement on IMO GHG regulation and operates with a similarly broad membership-services and advocacy mandate.
• INTERFERRY: INTERFERRY is the international trade association representing the ferry industry, operating with a similar mission of advocacy, regulatory engagement and member services in shipping. Its size and organizational model (membership dues, IMO engagement, regional panels) make it a strong structural parallel to INTERTANKO.
• International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI): IUMI represents marine insurers globally and engages on issues that intersect directly with INTERTANKO's work, including sanctions, liability and underwriting standards for tankers. INTERTANKO holds Affiliate Membership in IUMI, evidencing overlapping membership and shared policy agenda.
• International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF): ITF is a global union federation representing transport workers, including seafarers. It partnered with INTERTANKO on crew welfare, shore leave and COVID-19 seafarer health guidance, making it a counterpart association addressing labour-side issues intersecting with INTERTANKO's human-element committee work.
• World Shipping Council (WSC): WSC represents the container liner shipping industry on regulatory, environmental and trade policy matters. It is structurally analogous to INTERTANKO, with a focus on IMO engagement and industry coordination, and was a co-signatory on INTERTANKO's 2026 joint statement.
• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA): CLIA is the principal global trade association for the cruise industry, advocating on environmental, safety and regulatory matters. Like INTERTANKO, it co-signed the 2026 joint statement backing IMO's GHG reduction pathway and operates a member-funded industry body model.
• Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF): OCIMF is a voluntary association of oil companies with an interest in the safe and environmentally responsible transport of crude oil and oil products. It works on tanker safety, vetting and navigation guidance and partners with INTERTANKO on Strait of Hormuz transit guidance, making it a closely aligned peer in the tanker safety and operational space.
• INTERCARGO: INTERCARGO represents the dry cargo shipping sector and operates a near-identical model to INTERTANKO: an international shipowner association engaging the IMO, providing technical guidance and convening members. The two associations regularly co-issue joint statements on maritime regulation.
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): ICS is the principal international trade association for the merchant shipping industry, representing over 80% of the world merchant tonnage. It is the most direct functional peer to INTERTANKO, operating as a London-based industry body that engages the IMO and other regulators on shipping policy, safety and environmental matters.
• International Maritime Contractors Association (IMCA): IMCA represents offshore, marine and underwater engineering contractors and has co-produced navigational and security guidance with INTERTANKO and other industry bodies. Its role in maritime safety guidance and standards-setting makes it an operational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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