- Euronav
Infobox_Company
company_name = Euronav NV
company_
company_type = Public
Share [http://www.euronext.com/trader/summarizedmarket/stocks-2593-EN-BE0003816338.html?selectedMep=3&idInstrument=91478}]
foundation = 2004
location =Antwerp ,Belgium
key_people = Paddy Rodgers(CEO)
Alex Staring (COO)
num_employees = 1,100 (2007)
industry =Transport
products =Shipping
Oil
homepage = http://www.euronav.comEuronav is one of the world's leading independent tanker companies engaged in the ocean transportation of
crude oil andpetroleum products. Being a leader in its market, Euronav has a strong commitment towards safety and the environment. The company is compliant with theInternational Safety Management Code (ISM) requirements, which assure a high level of safety and environmental protection. Furthermore Euronav has achieved the ISO standard 14001, a voluntary standard.Environmental Management Systems
Currently the average age of Euronav’s fleet is just over six years.fact|date=June 2008 Euronav is working towards compliance with the
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) guideline on Ship Recycling Resolution A.962 (23), to be able to provide Green Passports for its vessels (documents that should follow the entire life of a vessel, beginning with its construction). To optimize the security of personnel and environment, all ships are constructed with a double-hull.Euronav works towards minimising the impact of its business on the environment. This is achieved by: working with suppliers to reduce plastic packaging by requesting a minimum of unnecessary packaging, compacting rubbish prior to discharging the rubbish ashore, discharging of all sludge and slops to specialised shore side facilities, applying coatings with a high cost silicon paint that improves propulsion efficiency and reduces both carbon and paint emissions.
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