Maritime Directory

Roma, Italy

ASSONAVE is the National Association of Italian Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers. It is based in Rome and represents almost the totality of the Country’s shipbuilding industry, gathering newbuilding and repair yards, producers of marine components, equipment and systems as well as maritime research centers.

Hoylandsbygd, Bergen, Norway

Adonis Data AS was established in 1988 and has since then produced human resource systems for the Norwegian and international maritime industry. The history of Adonis Software goes back to 1981, when the first maritime payroll system was delivered. Our main products handle personnel administration and payroll in global maritime organisations, including vessel administration. Our customers include more than 50 shipping companies world-wide and a lagre number of domestic companies.

Antwerpen, Belgium

Ahlers Logistic & Mtme Serv is an established name in the logistic and maritime industry, headquartered in the port of Antwerp. Our mission: provide customised logistic and maritime solutions in niche markets. With 35 offices and some 380 staff members worldwide, Ahlers offers assistance to both national and international customers and organisations, especially in the regions where new centres of economic activity emerge.

Tromsø, Norway

Consultancy and Research Services in Aquaculture and Marine and Freshwater Environments Akvaplan-niva one of northern Europe's largest independent companies providing environmental and aquaculture consultancy. Besides consultancy related to planning, design and management of production facilities, our aquaculture department is heavily involved in the development of cultivation techniques for marine species. The marine, coastal and freshwater environmental departments of Akvaplan-niva conduct a variety of monitoring studies, impact assessments (EIA), risk analyses (ERA) and studies related to pollution and biodiversity. The main part of our environmental consultancy and research is carried out for the international oil and gas industry and for authorities and organisations with interests in the Arctic marine and freshwater regions. Akvaplan-niva's headquarters are in Tromsø, Norway with offices/representatives in France, Iceland, Spain, Russia, Scotland, Canada, Malaysia, Nigeria and Qatar.

Limassol, Cyprus

Established in 1943, as a shipping company the Amathus Navigation Co Ltd has extended its activities to cover a much wider spectrum comprising hotel ownership and management, tour operating, aviation, air and sea travel, and tourism. In all its endeavours, the Company has enjoyed considerable success. Ever since its establishment the Amathus Group has grown over the years into a large international organisation with physical presence in Cyprus (all cities), Athens, Rhodes, London, Germany and Moscow and employing over 1000 people. The company's share has been trading on the local stock exchange since 1976 while the shareholders' register currently numbers over 2000 shareholders. The Amathus Group is a member of the Lanitis Group of Companies, one of the largest and most prestigious Cypriot-owned groups of companies. Today, the Lanitis Group of Companies comprises a variety of enterprises operating in Cyprus, Greece and the U.K. and ranks as one of the largest private sector employers on the island. Amathus is committed to the Group's strong business ideals of reliability, quality and excellent customer service. With that commitment at the helm and the certainty of its considerable achievements thrusting it forward, Amathus maps its course into the challenging waters of the future with skill, confidence and enthusiasm.

London, United Arab Emirates

The UK's leading ports group, ABP owns and operates 21 ports all around the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country's seaborne trade. Its ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon. ABP also has a property division which is responsible for managing the Group's extensive land and property assets. Issues relating to land that is used for port operations may involve anything from managing tenancy agreements to renegotiating leases, or providing expert advice on property-related matters when a disposal or acquisition is being considered. In addition, ABP's property division negotiates and manages the disposal of land and property that has been identified as non-core to the ongoing ports and transport business, adding value by securing alternative planning consents and infrastructure where appropriate.

Vika, Oslo,, Norway

Welcome to SKULD Assuranceforeningen Skuld provides Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance to shipowners and charterers all over the world. Its purpose is to "offer mutual insurance against third-party liabilities and losses incurred in direct connection with the operation of the entered vessels." The Club also offers Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FDD) cover to its members. Established in 1897 in Oslo, Norway, some 50 % of the tonnage entered in the Association is still Scandinavian-controlled, reflecting the club’s traditional balance between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian business. Its other important markets are most Western European countries, Russia, Singapore, China incl. Hong Kong and USA. With its established and strong position in "mature" markets such as Norway and Denmark, the largest growth potential is currently in Greece and Asia. In addition to its head office in Oslo, Skuld has offices in Copenhagen, Bergen, Piraeus and Hong Kong. World-wide, the organisation has a staff of some 135 members, all employed directly by the Association. The Club can also draw on an extensive network of correspondents - such as the New York-based Anchor Marine, established in 1998 as an exclusive correspondent for Skuld, which assists the Club in the large number of US-related matters. As a mutual association, the Club is owned and controlled directly by its members. The President & CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The Rules of the Association specifies the division of powers between the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, the Committee and the Annual General Meeting. In 2000, Skuld was reorganised through the establishment of a total of nine syndicates, each with an overall responsibility for one or more geographical markets. A separate energy syndicate, based in Oslo and in charge of global operations in the energy field, was also established. Skuld is one of thirteen members of the International Group of P&I Clubs which work closely together in reinsurance and other matters of common interest. In August 2001, Skuld entered into a strategic partnership with Royal & SunAlliance which i.a. has an extensive, world-wide portfolio in Hull & Machinery insurance. Initially, the two partners will offer a joint one policy fixed premium cover for vessels up to 3000 GT, and seek to co-ordinate the activities of their technical departments. Other areas of co-operation are likely to follow suit.

Vienna, Austria

Activities and Role The Austrian Shippers' Council consist of 25 members representing Austria's most important companies and industrial and economic branches. Being a working group of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber the ASC has access to all services and information offered by the Economic Chamber and its professional groups without additional costs. Originating from an organisation, dealing with sea transport only, it has been transformed during the past two years into a platform for all transport users and all means of transport. Land Transport: Road and Rail Shipping: Sea and Inland Waterways The Austrian Shipper' Council have been members of the European Shippers' Council in Brussels for more than 25 years. This offers the chance for Austrian Industry to receive all information regarding transport in an efficient and quick manner. On the other hand it offers the opportunity to have direct access to the organisations of the European Community. The Austrian Shippers' Council is represented in Brussels by the Secretary General and the Chairman. Principle Goals Consultant to the Austrian industry and economy in all transport matters (practical and legal advice). Representing Austrian industry and economy in Brussels and gain all necessary information from commissions etc. Discuss Austrian transport issues with colleagues in the ESC and co-ordinate common actions. Shaping European transport to the needs and requirements of the transport users in Austria together with the European Shippers' Council. Liberalisation of freight markets.

Bagsvaerd, Denmark

BIMCO is the world’s leading private association of shipping companies. Among its many activities, the organisation provides strictly professional, non-political information and counselling services for the maritime community including owners, brokers, agents and club members.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Baltic Ports Organiszation is a branch organisation for the ports in the Baltic Sea Region. Head office in Port of Copenhagen.

London, England, United Kingdom

Bechtel Offshore specialises in providing a comprehensive range of design, engineering and construction services to the offshore oil and gas industry including: Project Management Project Financing Conceptual and Detail Engineering Procurement Construction and Construction Management Consulting Services Feasibility Studies Joint Industry Programmes Special Studies Advanced Engineering Analysis Third-party Review/Verification Engineering Support AREAS OF WORK Conventional Jackets CTPs, TLPs, FPSs and FPSOs Topsides Facilities Field Development Platform Assessment/Repair Seismic Analysis Minimum Cost Platforms Arctic Structures Software With more than 60 offices worldwide and 100 years' experience on 19,000 projects, Bechtel's portfolio spans diverse markets. Over the past 50 years the privately held firm has performed offshore work in Abu Dhabi, China, Nigeria, Qatar and Mexico. It helped build the United Kingdom’s first North Sea projects in the '70s and '80s and pioneered the development of tension-leg platforms and floating production systems. Unmatched at assembling integrated energy systems, Bechtel can put together solutions for processing, pipeline construction, power production, project development and financing. The company excels at leveraging its worldwide organisation to extend budgets, spreading procurement efficiencies among multiple projects, as well as working around the clock by assigning tasks to cost-effective engineering centres around the globe.

Wanchai,, Hong Kong, China

Date: 6 - 9 December, 2005 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre Marintec China, The All China Maritime Conference and Exhibition, is the most important maritime event in China. This biennial exhibition and conference has grown substantially since its inception in 1981. The 2003 edition was the largest ever, spanning 18,000 sqm, with 809 exhibiting companies from 32 countries and regions, and 15 national pavilions. The exhibition continues to receive the endorsement of senior government officials and the support of major maritime organisations in China and overseas. This event is the definitive maritime gathering not just for China but the entire Asia-Pacific region.

East Horsley, Surrey, United Kingdom

Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) is an independent, non profit making organisation created to provide risk assessment systems for bulk liquids shipping and storage of liquids in bulk in third party terminals for its participating chemical companies. Objectives of CDI are to develop, operate and control programmes to reduce the cost and burden of individual inspection regimes for ships and storage terminals through provision of a single set of accurate, reliable and consistent inspection data which chemical companies can use with total confidence for their risk measurement and management. Benefit of participation in CDI programmes for chemical companies is to enable them to establish efficient and cost effective systems for marine and terminal risk management without the need for marine or terminals expertise or creation of their own systems for audit and inspection. The programmes have proved to reduce risk of loss or public exposure resulting from incidents or accidents.

London, United Kingdom

Clarksons, the world's leading shipping services provider, is a dynamic organisation at the forefront of change within the industry, an industry estimated to be worth in excess of $100 billion p.a. The company is proud of its shipbroking heritage. The combination of experience with a high level of energy has spawned a number of new ideas and initiatives which are propelling the group towards broadening its range of services. The company offers the most comprehensive chartering service combined with industry leading research and consultancy. Partnering these core strengths with the innovation of our project and development section results in the group's unrivalled position as adviser to the Shipping Industry and the first port of call for large corporate entities. As leading innovators in the industry we shoulder the responsibility for plotting change and modernisation. Whether it be in the creation of derivative products or the development and implementation of the first industry backed on-line shipping systems, we set the standards and are constantly introducing new products to meet new challenges. As well as its London headquarters, the group has offices in many of the world's major shipping centres including Athens, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Johannesburg.

Papendrecht, Netherlands

The Clearwater Group is a young and dynamic organisation with 5 highly qualified chemical tankers in service. On the 24th of May 2002 our fifth ship, the Cliffwater, was added to our fleet. From the moment, in 1995, the Clearwater Group was established we are confronted with a growing demand to our modern fleet, with merely Dutch officers on board. For almost all of the well-known companies in the chemical industry we transport a large variety of chemicals across the European territory. That is not so surprising when you bear in mind the unique qualifications featuring our fleet. Our ships meet the most heavily requirements and are able to transport a great variety of liquid chemicals at the same time. With our ships we serve the whole Northwestern European area.

London, United Kingdom

The Dynamic Positioning Centre is a world class centre for the provision of DP training, systems integration and consultancy services to the international maritime industry.

Galati, Romania

Romania’s Damen Shipyards Galati (DSGa) is the largest of Damen Shipyards Group’s 32 shipyards, repair yards and related companies worldwide. While Damen’s international sales organisation takes care of product development, self-managed DSGa has developed into a highly efficient production shipyard with a significant output.

Brussel,, Bruxelles, Belgium

ESPO was founded in 1993 in response to a growing demand that the sea port sector would present its views and opinions to serve the interests of seaports with regard to the development of the European Community, the single market and its common transport policy. The organisation represents the port authorities, port associations and port administrations of the seaports of the European Union and has direct contacts in some 500 ports across Europe, through its delegates in the general Assembly. ESPO membership varies in terms of size, ownership and management philosophy, but is united in its determination to play a fundamental role in the development of the maritime and port policies of European Union.

Brussels, Belgium

CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, is both the forum and the voice of the European chemical industry. It represents, directly or indirectly, about 40,000 large, medium and small chemical companies in Europe, which employ about two million people and account for more than 30% of world chemicals production. CEFIC is made up of the national chemical industry federations of 25 countries in Europe and large international companies which are members in their own right. The policy of CEFIC is determined by the General Assembly, the Board and the Executive Committee. Since June 1998, the CEFIC Board and Executive Committee have been widened to include representatives from related Branch Organisations. Their decisions are implemented by a Director General and staff whose offices are in Brussels, where CEFIC was incorporated in 1972 as an international association with scientific objectives.

Brussel/Bruxelles, Belgium

Taipei,, Taiwan

Having started as a shipowner in 1968, Dr Chang Yung-fa has built the Evergreen Group into a major international organisation whose affiliate companies are active in shipping and port operations, aviation, road transport, hotels and a variety of service-oriented companies. The original company, Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan), and various other affiliates form one of the largest container shipping groups in the world. Including owned vessels, newbuildings and tonnage chartered in longterm, the Evergreen Group fleet will stand at around 150 ships totalling over 400,000 TEU by the end of 2002. The high volume routes operated by Evergreen link North America, Asia and Europe but the service network has progressively embraced more and more of the globe, the latest region being the West Coast of South America, added in May 2002. Feeder services extend Evergreen's service into hundreds of minor ports while intermodal road, rail and river barge services take Evergreen's containers far inland, right to the customers' premises.

Boncelles, Belgium

FEAP is a Federation of 26 National Aquaculture Associations from 20 European countries and is a representative organisation for European aquaculture; member of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture and observer to the FAO.

Belgium

As a result of European developments, it was found essential to create an organisation representing the interests of private port operators, i.e. stevedores and terminal operators, on a European level. This resulted in the foundation of FEPORT on January 13 1993, uniting national and regional representative associations of private port operators in the EU. In this way about 800 individual port operating companies are currently represented. FEPORT’s objectives are: to inform and advise its members on European port-related matters, to discuss and formulate common points of view with regard to European policy matters, to serve as an interlocutor for the EU institutions. The subjects of interest to FEPORT can be grouped in five broad categories : Seaport policy (competition policy) Transport policy Safety and environment Customs and internal market procedures EDI and R&D

Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle Of Man (Uk)

Fine Focus is a Management Consultancy whose Principals are experienced senior managers who have actually run large organisations. We are as well equipped as others to write volumes of jargon saturated documents. We choose not to. Our consulting services include: + STRATEGY/MARKETING + GROWTH AND VENTURING + STRATEGIC CHANGE + CRISIS MANAGEMENT + MENTORING

Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish Shippers' Council is a non profit organisation representing Finnish shippers from indus-try and wholesale companies. The Council monitors market and legislative development mainly in international logistics for its members and gives its statements on essential matters. Work is mainly done by its three bodies: The Council Air Freight WG Sea Bulk WG The part time secretariat is located in the Confederation of Finnish Industry and Employers.