of tare that most probably came from tankers. Næss was therefore a staunch supporter of reducing oil waste as much as possible. Næss linked up with the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl who had himself witnessed the increased pollution during his expeditions. Næss pushed forward various recommendations that INTERTANKO then took to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN organisation responsible for improving maritime safety and to prevent marine pollution. Retirement Næss settled in Bermuda, buying land and building a hotel, but well into his old age, seemed always on the lookout for a good deal that could have him started again in shipping. He made generous donations to Bergen, especially the museum documenting the old hanseatic influence on the city. His personal lifestyle was frugal, a striking contrast to his shipowner colleagues who kept large yachts and mansions. He loved gardening, and guests at his hotel sometimes took pity on the old guy having to work in the garden, giving him a dollar as they passed by. References Næss, Erling Dekke (1972) The great PanLibHon controversy: The fight over the flags of shipping. Gower Press. Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Næss, Erling Dekke (1977) Autobiography of a shipping man. Seatrade Publications Ltd. Colchester, England, UK. Thowsen, Atle (1992) Handelsflåten i krig 1939 - 1945, Nortraship, profitt og patriotime. Grøndahl og Dreyers Forlag A/S. Oslo, Norway Mossige, Erling (1989) Storrederiet Nortraship - Handelsflåten i krig. Grøndahl & Søn Forlag AS. Oslo, Norway The Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 - MARPOL 73/78 External links The whale hunting museum in Sandefjord, Norway Intertanko, independent tankers organisation, Næss was the president of the organisation from 1976 - 1979 The ITF flag of convenience campaign Bryggen Museum in Bergen - Næss donated to establish it 1901 births 1993 deaths Alumni of the London School of Economics Nortraship people Businesspeople from Bergen in shipping Place of death missing