Dating back to the Congress of Vienna (1815), the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine is the oldest international organisation in modern history and was established with an objective of controlling the river transport through Rhine.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies established in1970 with an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals and gas with an objective of achieving safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers, terminals and offshore support vessels, promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation.
International Chamber of shipping is the principal international trade association for the international shipping industry, representing all sectors and trades of shipping and was established in 1921.
