He replaces Oliver Pointon, who after 10 years in the role has retired.
Gour was formerly INTERTANKO’s senior manager of chemicals, vetting and marine. He started with Mobil Shipping in 1988 and has over 25 years of experience in the shipping industry, sailing on tankers and oil-bulk-ore carriers.
He holds a Masters’ degree in Shipping Trade and Finance from CASS Business School in London where he graduated with specialisations in strategy and international business, chartering, marine insurance and shipping law.
With INTERTANKO, he developed regulations and best practice guidance and provided the industry with wide-ranging operational advice.
His work has given him a deep understanding of current industry issues, regulations, oil company marine assurance processes, port state control, chemical, technical, operational and safety issues and the human factor, OCIMF said.