About Us
OCIMF was formed at a meeting in London on 8th April 1970. It was initially the oil industry's response to increasing public awareness of marine pollution, particularly by oil, after the "Torrey Canyon" incident.
Governments had reacted to this incident by debating the development of international conventions and national legislation and the oil industry sought to play its part by making its professional expertise available and its views known to governmental and inter-governmental bodies.
OCIMF was incorporated in Bermuda in 1977 and a branch office was established in London primarily to maintain contact with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The current membership of OCIMF comprises 82 companies worldwide.