The activities of the association in the first half of 2020 were significantly affected by the risks associated with COVID-19 and safety measures taken by governments and individual companies. Restrictions on travelling and personal attendance made it impossible for members and observers to meet in Minsk, Belarus. Therefore, the 13th meeting of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Oil Transporters was held per rollam. The representatives of the companies approved the Annual Report, including the earnings for 2019 and budget for 2020. They also discussed the association's Action Plan for 2020-2021. The expert groups were advised to move their consultations to the virtual sphere and continue their planned activities there.