Tsakos Energy Navigation’s president and chief executive officer Nikolas Tsakos is the new chairman of industry association Intertanko. He succeeds Graham Westgarth, who is stepping down after five years in post.
“The last five years of leading the independent tanker owners have been both rewarding and challenging,” said Capt Westgarth. “The industry has been through one of the worst recessions in recent history, while at the same time we have had to deal with the scourge of piracy and a plethora of new legislation.”
“I am honoured to take over from Graham,” said Mr Tsakos. “Operational excellence and environmental protection together with commercial sustainability will continue to be the association’s main goals.”
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