Introducing the OCIMF

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INTRODUCING THE OCIMF
VICTOR OLERSKIY Member of the Board of Directors
at Russian Fishery LLC
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Introducing the
OCIMF The OCIMF is the Oil Companies
International Marine Forum and was established
in April 1970 as a response to the growing
concerns among the public regarding marine
pollution. The OCIMF coordinated various
anti-pollution initiatives that had begun to
emerge following the 1967 Torrey Canyon oil
spill. In 1971, the International Marine
Organisation granted the OCIMF consultative
status.
Victor Olerskiy
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" The TMSA3 standard from the OCIMF has recently
been implemented at Sovcomflot, Russias
largest shipping company.
The Voice of the Oil Industry The OCIMF has 107
member countries to date and is wide- ly
recognised as a platform for providing
environmentally responsible and safe practic-
es throughout the oil indus- try. Continuous
improvement standards are set through the OCIMF
for the handling of hy- drocarbons both on board
ves- sels and in terminals.
Guidance and Regulation Since first being
launched, the OCIMF has been responsi- ble for
providing guidance on current issues, which in
recent years include Arctic shipping and
piracy. The organisation has also contributed to
the for- mulation of International Ma- rine
Organisation regulations and leveraged its wide
mem- bership expertise to press reg- ulations
forward more quickly.
Victor Olerskiy
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Victor Olerskiy
You can read more about safety, quality, science
and innovation at Sovcomflot by visiting the
blog of Victor Olerskiy.