Improving maritime shipping safety remains a constant concern. For many years, worldwide statistics have shown a steady decline in ocean oil spills. This is the result of joint initiatives by the entire oil industry, including Total as an active participant. These initiatives must be pursued with determination.
Ship selection
Regardless of the type of vessel, Total applies strict selection criteria to the ships it charters and ensures that the owners comply fully with:
Regulations set by international shipping agreements.
National regulations and the results of inspections carried out by the flag state, country port authorities, certification agencies, etc.
The Group’s Safety Environment Quality Charter.
Recommendations from the OCIMF* and other industry organizations.
The Group’s own safety standards.
Among the industry’s strictest chartering criteria
At Total, all chartered ships are subject to the same selection criteria and inspected by in-house oil or chemicals teams depending on the cargo. Total’s regulations are among the industry’s strictest and they are regularly reviewed. They include a range of criteria, including age limits on charter vessels. Current petroleum products transportation policies forbid the chartering of ships that fail to meet the following age criteria:
No ships more than 25 years old.
Age limit lowered to 20 years for ships over 30,000 tons.
Age limit lowered to 15 years for heavy fuel oil transport.
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Total signs a long term contract to charter new Stena P-MAX tankers
