Maritime Directory

London, United Kingdom

Guayaquil, Guayas Province, Ecuador

The seaport of Guayaquil, a competitive port at your service. VISION To become the most efficient port in our region, with leadership in security, technology and trade facilitation. MISSION To provide competitive port services, optimizing our resources, protecting the ecosystem and supporting Ecuador’s modernization and development. TRADE CENTER Guayaquil is the commercial heart of Ecuador, and offers a wealth of business opportunities. The port handles 93% of container traffic in/out the country and 62% if total import-export cargo, representing 453,000 TEU’s and 5.1 million tons respectively, positioning it as the 13th largest port in Latin America and the Caribbean. STRATEGIC LOCATION Located in the west coast of South America, close to the most important north-south shipping routes, the Port of Guayaquil is of great importance for the logistics of main ocean carriers in the US, Europe, South America and Far East trade lanes and offers a secure area for berthing. ACCESS CHANNEL Its fifty nautical miles into a mangrove surrounded path of ecological importante and beauty, provides a shelter of calm water, properly marked with sea buoys and markers along the route in the Morro channel, taking an average of four hours to reach the piers area. WINDS An average of 3.2 m/s S.W wind makes a breezy transit in the channel, with a maximum of 7.4 m/s in certain months of the year. PORT FACILITIES · Container Terminal with three berths of 185 m each and 290,879 square meters of paved area for containers. · Multipurpose Terminal with five piers of 185 m each 85,234 square meters of warehouse for general cargo, including 4,086 square meters for the refrigerated cargo and 5,408 square meters for dangerous cargo. · Bulk Terminal with one marginal pier of 155 m, three silos for 8,900 cubic meters, belt conveyors, two warehouses of 900 metric tons capacity each, one grain warehouse for 30,000 metric tons, one vegoil tank of 240 cubic meters capacity and three of 9,800 cubic meters suitable for heavy liquids, i.e. molasses. SERVICE ALL YEAR ROUND The Port of Guayaquil works twenty-four hours a day and 364 days in a year, stopping only for New Year’s eve.

Trondheim, Norway

Voula,, Athens, Greece

Box Ships Inc. is an Athens, Greece-based international shipping company specializing in the transportation of containers. The Company’s current fleet consists of two containership vessels with a total carrying capacity of 6,852 TEU’s with agreements to acquire an additional four containerships that will increase the total capacity to 28,177 TEU’s with a weighted-average age of 2.5 years. The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TEU.

Regents Park, New South Wales, Australia

Electruck continually strives for above average sales growth each year. This can only be achieved by adopting an innovative engineering approach and state of the art technology. Managed growth stems from repeat business from satisfied customers and from strategically selected new market segments. Our aim is to remain at the leading edge of technology in the portside materials handling field. We pay close attention to customers constantly changing needs and find most economical solutions to their operational requirements based on our wealth of engineering experience gained from the many ports around the world.

Edison, NJ, United States

EasyLink Services Corporation facilitates over 800,000 transactions every business day. Serving over 20,000 companies, including more than 300 of the Fortune 500 and 400 of the Global 500, EasyLink's networks facilitate transactions integral to the movement of money, materials, products and people in our global economy. We help our customers become more competitive by providing them with today's most secure, efficient, reliable and flexible means of conducting business electronically.

Stockholm,, Sweden

Eric Carlen AB works with ISM Code, STCW-95, Cargo Loss Prevention (CLP), Marine Insurance matters and all kind of Surveys as well as Sale and Purchase of ships. We are agent for Chinese crewing and perform shipmanagment. We are registrar for Barbados Maritime Shipping Registry.

New York, New York, United States

Freehill Hogan & Mahar was founded in 1952, primarily as a defense firm specializing in marine protection and indemnity insurance. Over the years, the firm has developed into a full service admiralty practice and today is well known worldwide for its maritime law expertise. However, our admiralty practice has also expanded beyond its origins, and now includes commercial litigation, the defense of occupational disease cases, criminal law and environmental criminal law.

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Global Terminal & Container Services, Inc., located in the Port Jersey area of New York/New Jersey harbor, is the closest container terminal to the harbor entrance, saving an average of four hours in vessel transit time compared to terminals in the Port Newark/Elizabeth area. Geographically, Global Terminal is also ideally positioned for the cargo growth projected by the NY/NJ Port Authority and in anticipation of that growth Global is continually investing in improvements to facility and equipment that utilizes the latest technology to maximize stevedoring and terminal handling efficiency. Complementing our location, facility and equipment are the men and women of Global Terminal, both management and ILA workforce are highly experienced in marine and terminal operations and dedicated to the continuous improvement of service to our customers.

London, United Kingdom

Ince & Co handles every aspect of maritime law, including collisions, salvage, charterparty, carriage of goods, ship finance, general average, personal injury, pollution and clean-up, and has been involved in virtually every major maritime casualty from the Torrey Canyon in 1967 to the recent high profile 2002 Prestige loss. The firm represents all major P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers and their underwriters. Based in the heart of the City of London and with offices in Hamburg, Hong Kong, Le Havre, Paris, Piraeus, Shanghai and Singapore, Ince & Co also operates a 24-hour emergency response service 365 days a year in respect of maritime, aviation and energy related casualties with a dedicated telephone number: +44 20 7283 6999.

New York, New York, United States

Marine surveyors and adjusters fo over 50 years. Handling cargo,General Average, Hulland Machery losses

Alte Zentrale 4, Brunsbüttel, Germany

The world`s busiest artificial waterway, the KIEL-CANAL (known in Germany as the NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL) runs for almost 100 km right through Schleswig-Holstein - from Brunsbüttel to Kiel-Holtenau - and links the North Sea with the Baltic. An average of 250 nautical miles will be saved by using the KIEL-CANAL instead of the way around Skaw. During its construction time naval strategies were important - today the KIEL-CANAL is the basis for the trade between the countries of the Baltic area with the rest of the world.

New York, NY, United States

Independent average adjusters providing adjusting and consultancy services to the shipowing, underwriting and insurance broking community

Oslo, Norway

Hydro is operator of 15 oil and gas installations distributed over 12 fields with a total production of over 1.3 million barrels of oil equivalents a day. It is one of the world's leading offshore oil companies. The company's own production of oil and gas in 2001 averaged 421,000 barrels of oil equivalents. Hydro produced oil in Angola, Canada, Libya, Norway and Russia, and has some interesting positions in Iran and the Gulf of Mexico. The expertise built up by our 3,900 employees, for example in challenging subsea developments in the North Sea, is a decisive factor in our international activities. In Norway we produce electricity from renewable sources. With growing oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, Hydro will play an increasingly central role in the supply of energy to Europe. Hydro Oil and Energy consists of the following sectors: Operations and Production Norway Exploration and Development Norway Exploration and Production International Energy Oil Marketing Technology and Projects

Coos Bay, OR, United States

Coos Bay is the largest deep-draft coastal harbor between San Francisco Bay and Puget Sound, and is Oregon's second busiest maritime commerce center. The safest entrance bar on the Pacific Northwest coast, an experienced maritime labor force, and a short 15-mile channel help assure that inbound and outbound cargoes move rapidly and efficiently through the harbor's marine terminals to domestic and international markets. More than 65 deep-draft vessels and 120 cargo barges call the harbor annually, moving an average of 3 million tons of commodities. Exports include finished wood products, pulp and paper, various breakbulk shipments, bulk woodchips and logs. Inbound cargoes are semi-milled wood stocks, logs, and petroleum products.

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

Saint John,, New Brunswick, Canada

The Saint John Port Authority is a locally managed international seaport providing intermodal transportation links to a market of 100 million consumers. We believe productive and cost-effective cargo handling is the key to meeting customers' individual needs. The Port of Saint John is one of the oldest and most active seaports on the Atlantic seaboard, handling an average of 25 million metric tonnes of cargo annually. We handle diverse breakbulk cargo such as forest products and steel; containerized cargo; and bulk cargo such as petroleum, potash, and salt. Located on the Bay of Fundy, the Port of Saint John has 27 berthing facilities and a docking front of 3865 metres. We are also known for low tariffs and we even provide market information and assistance at no charge. An independent and locally operated Canada Port Authority, the Port of Saint John is a modern transportation centre ready to navigate your way to international markets. Whether you are looking to import or export, Saint John is your Port of Call.

The Hague,, Netherlands

We are a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future.

Moscow, Russia

Our mission is to strengthen the position of Sovcomflot Group as the prime maritime transporter of Russian energy and as one of the global leaders in the international shipping industry. As the largest Russian shipping company our fleet consists of: * 48 vessels totaling about 3.63 million DWT * 20 newbuildings (14 tankers, 4 LNG and 2 LPG carriers) totaling about 1.2 million DWT As one of the most modern tanker fleets in the world: * vessels in our fleet average less than 5 years of age * all of our tankers are double-hulled Our firm has a fully integrated corporate structure: shipowning, commercial and technical management. We employ 2300 Russian seafarers and 315 onshore personnel.

Maroussi, Athens,, Greece

Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk's vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain and minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece. Its common stock and warrants trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols "SBLK" and "SBLKW" respectively. Currently, Star Bulk has an operating fleet of eleven dry bulk carriers, plus definitive agreements to acquire one Supramax dry bulk carrier and sell its Panamax dry bulk carrier. The total fleet of twelve vessels consists of three Capesize, one Panamax and eight Supramax dry bulk vessels with an average age of approximately 9.7 years and a combined cargo carrying capacity of approximately 1,033,850 deadweight tons.

Athens, Greece

Stelmar Shipping Ltd. has earned its excellent reputation for providing international product and crude oil transportation services to major oil companies, oil traders and state-owned oil companies. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, the Company owns and operates one of the world's largest and most modern Handymax and Panamax tanker fleets. On average, Stelmar's vessels are approximately seven years of age. The Company remains committed to maintaining a modern fleet and adhering to high safety and environmental standards.

United States

We do one thing. Breakbulk! That’s because we are experts at it. With forest products, palletized cargo and metals as our specialty, we have carefully selected our ships and equipment for efficient and safe handling of these cargoes. Our regular fleet of 7 vessels, equipped with features such as side- doors and on-board fork lifts, are tailor made to transport breakbulk among the Americas. In addition to the regular fleet, Tramarco Lines have on average 4 ships on short term charter to provide even greater flexibility.

Faliro,, Hellas, Greece

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (TEN) is one of the largest transporters of energy in the world and controls a versatile fleet of modern crude and product tankers with strong ice-class capabilities. With a fleet of 50 vessels (46 operational and 4 under construction) TEN provides worldwide marine transportation services to state and international oil majors and refineries under long, medium and short-term charters. TEN operates one of the youngest fleets in the world with an average age of 5.9 years, compared to the world’s average of 9.9 years. TEN ’s newbuildings are expected to be delivered between Q3 2009 and Q2 2010 and the resulting fleet will include 25 crude carriers and 24 product tankers, 23 of which can operate in ice-class environments, that together with the company’s first LNG carrier will further enhance TEN ’s position in international seaborne trades. TEN Limited is incorporated in Bermuda, managed out of Athens Greece, and listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol TNP, and in the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) under the symbol TEN.

Istanbul, Turkey

For centuries maritime shipping has been overwhelmingly the dominant form of transportation for global trade. In marine transportation vessels are always expected to complete their voyages safely and without delay. Safety concerns in narrow waterways and ports are accentuated by the continuing increase in marine traffic. The attendant growth in cargo volume has likewise increased the scale of the potential hazards to life, property and the environment that could result from just one catastrophic marine accident. Human error has been identified as the key causal factor in marine accidents with a ratio that varies from 75% to 96% and that is 85% in average. These are the facts that make pilots and pilotage services the most important elements of safety in narrow waterways and ports. Due to their training for a specific area and their experience gained during everyday operations, pilots bearing ocean-going master licenses can minimize human errors almost to zero level. A comparison of the accident statistics between two areas, one where pilotage is compulsory and one where it is optional, unequivocally supports this.

Deerfield Beach,, FL, United States

U.S. Maritime Institute provides professional training, flag-state inspections, and business improvement services through the transfer and application of knowledge. USMI has trained people worldwide and provided specialized on-site training and consulting to major maritime organizations. Our goal remains the same: to develop solutions to your most important business concerns and incorporate these solutions into cost-effective systems. The ideas and principles we stress in our services are those by which we live as a company. Our abilities are internationally recognized by Flag Administrations, Classification Societies, and Port State Controls. We have achieved and maintained a quality management system according to ISO 9001 for the design and delivery of our training courses, one of the only companies of our type to accomplish this. USMI's expert trainers and consultants have an average of 20 years industry experience, and most have held senior posts with leading companies, both shipboard and shoreside. Through public courses, consulting, flag-state inspections, and on-site training, they have helped companies and individuals improve business performance and profitability.