Maritime Directory

Genoa, Italy

Shipbrokers

Vernon Hills, IL, United States

When 20-year-old Danish blacksmith Vilhelm Petersen sailed into Boston Harbor, little did he know that his journey would lead to the establishment of American Tool Companies, Inc. In 1902, "Bill" Petersen settled in Minden, Nebraska, where he worked for a fellow Danish blacksmith, keeping horses shod, plow shares sharpened and wagons repaired. Bill Petersen was an inventor at heart. With the introduction of the automobile and farm tractor, blacksmithing was on the decline. During the long Nebraska winters, Petersen experimented with his ideas. In 1921, he invented and patented a unique wrench with a "vise-like" grip. By 1924, Petersen had refined his invention by adding a locking lever. He patented the enhanced tool and gave it an innovative name that would become world famous: VISE-GRIP® locking pliers. He registered the distinctive clasped hands logo, a symbol that today represents the most recognized hand tool brand in the world. American Tool Companies, Inc., led by Allen Petersen, the founder’s grandson, has evolved into a leading global manufacturer and marketer of hand tools, cutting tools and power tool accessories. The company has more than 4,400 employees and manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and the Pacific Rim. Today, its product lines include VISE-GRIP locking pliers, clamps and wrenches, IRWIN® wood boring and cutting tools, QUICK-GRIP® clamping products, RECORD® hand tools, MARPLES® woodworking tools, JACK® hand saws, POWERPRESS® pipe clamps, TURBOMAX® drill bits, PROSNIP® snips, MARATHON® and SPRINT® saw blades, UNIBIT® step drills, HANSON® taps, dies and drills, CHESCO® hex tools, SPEEDBOR® wood boring bits, and STRAIT-LINE® marking tools. Quite a dramatic change from the day a young Danish immigrant traveled to America and established his place in history. To see some of the historic events from American Tool and from around the globe, choose a period of time below.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Engineering, Naval Architecture, Autodesk Registered Developer, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, GPS, GIS.

Antwerp 1, Belgium

CMB, Compagnie Maritime Belge, is a maritime group with its registered offices in Antwerp. The company was founded in 1895. Its shares are quoted on Euronext. The CMB share is also included in the Next 150 index. The controlling shareholder of CMB is the private holding company Almabo. The CMB Group’s main activities are all directly or indirectly related to the shipping industry, i.e. transport of dry cargo, crude oil and gas, insurance and related financial activities.

El Dorado, Panama

-Panamanian registered vessels -Maritime Collection -Cargo Claims -Charter Parties -Commercial shipping -Arbitration and marine insurance -Arrest or attachments/obtain security -Personal Injury

Netherlands

Chase Seismic Survey B.V. (hereafter CSS) is a privately owned company registered in Den Helder in the Netherlands. It was incorporated in January 1991. The company owns a maritime survey vessel and its sister company, Bon Espoir Survey B.V. (BES) which is also headquar...

Rotterdam, Netherlands

East Falmouth, Mass, United States

E Paint Company manufactures environmentally friendly bottom paint that is copper and tbt free. EPA registered and VOC compliant. Used by commercial boaters and the United States Coast Guard.

China

Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. (EGH), formerly known as Evergreen Star Hong Kong Ltd., was established in August 1993. The company is an affiliate of the Evergreen Group, which is a multi-billion dollar global business embracing shipping, aviation and the leisure industries. EGH markets its global container services under the brand name 'Evergreen Line', together with Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., Italia Marittima S.p.A., Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd. and Evergreen Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd., as one of the world's leading transportation giant. Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. is registered in Hong Kong and operates both self-owned vessels and chartered vessels. It provides customers with a broad range of marine transportation services, embracing mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, with its expertise guaranteeing a safe, efficient and reliable service worldwide.

Muttenz n. Basel, Switzerland

Experts for Experts is a global network of companies that specialise in executive search and management consulting including mergers & acquisitions focusing on the transportation and logistics sector. Established in 2002, the registered office of Experts for Experts International AG is in Basel (Switzerland). The shareholders are thirteen partner companies covering 18 countries (Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Finland and the Baltic States, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland ,the UK and the USA). All partner companies are active on an international scale and count both internationally active corporations as well as national small and medium sized enterprises among their customers.

Cologne,, Germany

In addition to its headquarters in Cologne, FOGTEC opened in 2000 a separate office in Hamburg concentrating on shipboard Marine Systems. The main applications are for accommodation and total engine room protection for Cruise Liners and Ferries as well as local protection systems for all kind of vessels. For the Offshore Industry FOGTEC offers also protections system for gas turbines, machinery spaces and accommodation areas. Systems for shoreside maritime facility applications can also be supplied. Fire Protection GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1997, concentrates on development, manufacturing and marketing of fixed and mobile water mist fire fighting systems. All systems are of the high-pressure type using pressures from 80 to 200 bar. The water mist created is rated Class 1 according to NFPA 750. On-going development of FOGTEC fire-fighting technology and product quality are the basis of FOGTEC’s policy. The FOGTEC Team is located in Cologne, Germany, and consists mainly of specialised engdineers and marketing experts. The Research and Development department constantly carries out full-scale fire tests within its own test facilities as well as at international test institutes. FOGTEC holds various patents. The registered brand FOGTEC is well known for quality first class products around the world.

Trieste,, Italy

Fincantieri is one of the largest and most diversified shipbuilding groups in the Mediterranean and Europe, capable of giving technologically advanced answers to all the needs of those who work for the sea. The company - whose general management and registered office is in Trieste - is able to design, build, and market any type of cruise, merchant or naval vessels, including submarines and floating off-shore units.

London, United Kingdom

FIS can help you cope with price uncertainty and volatility in the dry bulk markets. With its global network of offices, FIS offers full brokerage services, in-depth market intelligence and trade execution for dry cargo freight Forward Freight Agreements and Freight Options, Iron Ore Swaps, Steel Swaps, Fertilizer Swaps and Physical Ship and Cargo Services. FIS is registered and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in UK. Learn more about FIS at: www.freightinvestor.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/freightinvestor

New York,, NY, United States

The two product service lines that historically have helped maritime companies and self insured employers save millions of dollars has been, 1. Medical Nurse Case Management - where we receive notification of the injury claim within the first 24 hours and the nurse coordinates all the medical care advising our clients on the course of the medical portion of the claim. The benefits resulting in an earlier release to full duty or obtaining medical information early in the claim so that the employer or shipowner can be pre-warned if the injured party cannot go back to work or in the case of a passenger outlining and controlling reasonable rehabilitation costs. 2. On the back end of the claim there is Medical Bill Auditing, this is done by our Med-Check division, by nurses who review medical records, who search for CPT codes errors and look to alleviate any fraud or over exaggeration in medical billing. We audit all medical services of any kind in every state. The plaintiff attorneys in the U.S. along with a small portion of medical providers have been working together to escalate medical damages related to maritime accident claims. The Federal Jones Act and The Federal Long Shore Act does not limit liability awards on maritime claims and therefore it has become an arena for fraud and abuse. The maritime industry can defend against these claims with the proper use of medical cost containment services.

Mumbai, India

The Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA) was incorporated on December 2nd, 1929. At the time of inception INSA was known as "Indian National Steamship Owners' Association". INSA was formed by the representatives of Indian Shipowners to deal with the problems affecting the growth and development of Indian Mercantile Marine. INSA owes its origin to the endeavors of Walchand Hirachand the then Chairman of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited and M. A. Master, General Manager of the company. Walchand Hirachand was President of INSA for 19 consecutive years. At the time of formation of INSA there were seven company members and four individual members, amounting to a total gross registered tonnage of 84,000 tonnes. After independence INSA attained a new importance with the Government of India recognizing it as the representative body of Indian shipowners, and giving it due representation on official and public bodies connected with merchant shipping. Today, INSA has 33 members with a combined gross registered tonnage of 6.2 million tonnes, which represents 89 per cent of the total Indian gross registered tonnage. Recently, Surrendra Overseas Limited has become a member of the association.

Hellas, Greece

M ARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD is the spine-bone of the RAISSIS GROUP OF COMPANIES, which was initially established in Beirut, Lebanon in the mid 20's by the late Leonidas Raissis under the style L. RAISSIS SHIPPING AGENCY. In 1964 under the style MARASHIP (L. RAISSIS SONS) a branch office in Piraeus was established by George L.Raissis who in 1974 changed the style to MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD and in 1976, after the bombing of the Beirut premises, became the headquarters for all business. MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD is a Cypriot company registered in Greece under compulsory Law 89 of 1967 (for offshore companies). MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD, has been a member of BIMCO since 1970 as well as of the HELLENIC SHIPBROKERS ASSOCIATION. The company's philosophy lies in its traditional values and its commitment to ensure correct and reliable work, as a consequence of which it has developed and acquired trust and respect in the shipping field. The chairman is Mr. George Raissis, whose experience in shipping goes back to 1959 when he joined his father's office in Beirut.The Vice President & Managing Director is Mr. Tassos Raissis who started his career in MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD in 1989. With a short break from 1992-94, when he joined Anderson Hughes & Co Ltd in London aiming to acquire experience in the London and international markets. In 1994 he rejoined MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD. Since its foundation, MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD has been offering the full range of shipping services in the competitive market, shipping more than 800,000 MT of various dry cargoes on a yearly basis. MARACHART SHIPPING Co. LTD is handling many exclusive and semi-exclusive accounts and is representing in GREECE Messers GEZACHART SHIPPING and GEZAIRI TRANSPORT, the two major Lebanese companies in the industry, with whom the group has business relations for over half a century. ACTIVITIES From the reception held at Hotel Bristol Vienna on 7/10/85 on the occasion of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of "GEZAIRI TRANSPORT-BEIRUT". In the center Late Abdul Salam Bou Azza El-Gezairi Founder of "Gezairi Transport" and RAISSIS GROUP Chairman Mr. George Raissis, second from the left Mr. Mohamad Itani Managing Director of GEZACHART.

Larne, Northern Ireland

Transportation Solutions

La Paz, Bolivia

RIBB is the Bolivian Government Entity in charge of the registration and control of ships registered under its flag and of all matters related to the maritime, fluvial and lacustrine shipping. RIBB is and Open Registry of ships.

Merrimack,, NH, United States

Raymarine, the international leader in marine electronics, is dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of the world's finest electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. The company was formed earlier this year following a management buy-out of Raytheon Marine. Its headquarters are in Portsmouth, UK with key offices in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Raymarine employs 575 people worldwide.

Sydney, NSW, Australia

The major focus of Shipping Australia, as a peak industry body, is both to promote and advance the interests of ship owners and shipping agents in all matters of shipping policy and safe ship operations. Shipping Australia’s members cover many of the major Australian and international ship owners, operators and agency companies involved in bulk, tanker, general cargo shipping, container, passenger and tramp trades, covering liner conference and independent services. Llew Russell - CEO Shipping Australia It also provides Secretariat services to the many liner companies and agencies that are members of conferences, consortia and joint services that have their agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Trade Practices Act. It is in a unique position to reflect the views of all shipping companies servicing the Australian trades and to effectively represent their needs. Shipping Australia keeps their members informed of developments affecting the industry and represents the industry on many committees involving governments, port authorities and other government and non-government bodies. It also has close working relationships with many organisations (both national and international) that work with or in support of the shipping industry. The membership includes many valued associate corporate members and individuals who provide services to shipping or have an interest in the activities of the industry. Shipping Australia also provides a forum for discussion and the exchange of information between members and other parties, researches and compiles data on the industry and maintains formal contacts between the industry, interest groups and the general public. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia’s objectives are to influence government and other bodies to adopt policies that: Support and promote the development of a regulatory environment which supports the reliable supply of efficient shipping services. Implement and support actions taken which are aimed at reducing the costs of shipping services. Improve the quality of service to Australia’s exporters and importers. Expand the opportunities for shipping services focusing on world’s best practice and safe operating procedures. Raise the image and public perception of the shipping industry. Expand the information and databases of value to its members. Cooperate with all government and non-government organizations in the pursuit of these objectives. Ensure that any legislation/regulations adopted in Australia have a positive impact on shipping and are in accordance with Australia’s international obligations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia helps shape and promote the policies of the shipping industry in Australia and internationally. The exchange of information between members and the timely advice on developments that might impact on the industry is an invaluable service provided by Shipping Australia. While some issues are company specific and members may choose to handle them individually they know that Shipping Australia can offer them either administrative support or more broad based industry support from all members becoming involved through the committee process. However the savings that Shipping Australia are able to achieve for shipping companies of whatever type or nationality, amount to many millions of dollars and represent excellent value for all members. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contribution To The Australian Economy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia represents an industry that makes a massive contribution to the Australian economy. It carries more than $155 billion worth of cargo in and out of Australia each year; It employs more than 14,000 people either at sea or onshore; It carries more than 150 thousand passengers each year; It carries more than 3 million containers (20 Foot Equivalent Units) every year; It carries more than 485 million tonnes of bulk cargo each year; and There are more than 22,000 ship visits to Australian ports each year

Marshall Islands

Soundview Maritime LLC is registered in the Marshall Islands Soundview Maritime, LLC, an owner and operator of mid-sized container ships for charter to leading global ocean and intermodal transportation companies. Littlejohn & Co. and Northern Shipping Funds (Northern) established Soundview Maritime in 2010

Bandra (W) ,, Mumbai, India

Southern Seas Education is a registered firm. We have been successful in sending students to study Overseas for the past 6 years. We are members of the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India and Indian Education Export Network of New Zealand. We are also approved agents by the British Council and International Education Board, Ireland. We assist the students in career counseling depending on their academic disciplines and then procuring admission to the various courses at Universities and Institutions. Apart from it we also provide assistance in Visas, arranging Accommodation and Airport Pick up. We also give a Pre-Departure orientation to the student on what to expect in the country where they are pursuing their studies in and how to adapt themselves to the new Environment. We even explain about various EARN WHILE YOU LEARN OPPORTUNITIES.

Woking, Surrey GU21 6LE, United Kingdom

Spectrum Energy and Information Technology Limited is a British registered geophysical company which commenced trading in 1985 and is now an established part of the world oil service community. With headquarters in the UK, Spectrum now has operational centres in Houston and Cairo with active joint ventures in Tehran and New Delhi.

Southampton, Hants, United Kingdom

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board is a UK Registered Charity whose key objective is:-"Promoting the provision of the highest quality welfare services to merchant seafarers and their dependents in the United Kingdom"

Odessa, Ukraine, Ukraine

Our legally registered Crewing Company SEA BEE LANIMAR, Odessa, are on service to provide with Masters, Officers, Engineers and crewmembers for Cargo, Bulker, Reefer, Chemical, Container, Cruise, Fishery Vessels, Tanker, Tug/Barge, Oil rigs and other vessels.