Maritime Directory

Foynes,, County Limerick,, Ireland

Managing all pilotage and safe passage of vessels on the Shannon Estuary, one of Ireland's greatest maritime assets. Ships over 185,000 DWT regularly enter the Estuary with cargo for destinations all over Ireland.

Cape Verde Islands

Victoria, B.C., Canada

Albacore Research develops ShipConstructor, an easy-to-use, AutoCAD based product-modeling tool for ships and offshore structures of all sizes. ShipConstructor integrates functions for Curved Plate Production, Internal Structure, Piping, HVAC, Nesting and NC Processing with a central database that can be tied to purchasing and planning, thus improving product quality and increasing productivity.

New Caledonia

Lebanon

France

France

Sodranord Sarl operates in the maritime sector in France, providing services related to dredging and marine operations.

Charleston, SC, United States

The South Carolina State Ports Authority operates and manages the public seaport facilities in Charleston, providing cargo handling, terminal services, and maritime logistics solutions.

Piney Point, MD, United States

Southern Maryland Online is an online community portal providing news, classifieds, and local information for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Piraeus,, Greece

Kathmandu,, Nepal

The First ISO 9001:2000 Certified Freight Forwarding company in Nepal See our website for our offices in Japan and the USA. Starlight Express offers additional services that other companies do not. A small, friendly and efficient company that understands the needs of the exporter or importer, be they small, medium or large. The president of the company has over 15 years experience in the freight business and customs, including experience gained by manufacturers and buyers. Further, the president is a member of NEFFA (Nepal Freight Forwarders Association, FNCCI (Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce & Industry), NCC (Nepal Chamber of Commerce), FAPAA (Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Association), IFCBA (International Federation of Customs Brokers Association), and ITACA (The International Air Cargo Association). Starlight Express offers its clients the following services from anywhere in the world. o Consolidating of goods in the originating country at several locations. o Export packing of goods. o Export documentation assistance. o Shipping to all over the world via Air freight, Sea freight, and Air-Sea freight. o Custom Clearance facilities airports all over the world. o Warehousing facilities o Holding of goods for re-exportation. o Distribution through out the world. o Shipping of goods and other services as detailed, from any point in the world to any other point of the world. o World wide network of Freight Agents.

Piraeus, Greece

Shipowners of Drycargo Vessels with Dwcc 5.000 upto 15.000 Mtons. Traders for Steel Products,Pig Iron and Urea

Alameda,, CA, United States

Kenya

United Kingdom

Naples,, Italy

Established in 1993 in Naples, Studio Legale Lauro offers a wide range of legal services in Maritime, Commercial and International Law matters. Its lawyers provide specialised assistance in Shipping, Transportation, Commercial, Corporate, Banking, Insurance, Construction and Bankruptcy law, whether in an advisory capacity or as counsel in litigation proceedings in Italian courts and arbitration tribunals. Through its work with leading Italian and foreign shipowners, banks and financial lenders, Studio Legale Lauro has developed significant expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, in Partnership and Joint Venture Agreements, and in various types of Financing Transactions. It also regularly acts on behalf of Shipowners, P&I Clubs, Underwriters, Charterers, Traders, Logistic Operators, Ship-Builders, Port and Infrastructure Builders, Banks and generally for maritime and commercial clients worldwide.

Hamburg, Germany

We are a specialized shipbroker primarily involved in chartering/sale & purchase of container, roro, project and liner orientated tonnage, as well as specialized timecharter brokers

Chennai, India

We are an infrastructural development company with our Corporate Office in Chennai, India. This infrastructure division of the KIRTILAL KALIDAS Group of Companies, who has over 60 years of experience in the field of manufacturing, retailing and export of cut and polished diamonds and studded gold jewellery. KIRTILAL KALIDAS &CO has made a reputation of impeccable service and integrity. The changing pace and trends of economic activity has rendered new areas to be viable business options. Technological progress links markets and resources creating ample scope for increased activity. The new Indian standpoint on business and trade has opened new frontiers for the world market. This constitutes a ergonomic storage & handling facilities at various Ports. The industrial belt is spread around the Ports since users find that storage facility inside the port lessens demurrage and enhances accessibility. These factors coupled with the groups experience in the field of service has given shape to storage & handling facilities at major Ports like JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT, in the state of Maharastra, NEW MANGALORE PORT, in the state of Karnataka, TUTICORIN PORT and CHENNAI PORT in the state of Tamilnadu, VISHAKAPATNAM PORT in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Dore,, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

Self taught artist Tony Fernandes began drawing and painting at an early age, the works of Stevenson, Melville and Conrad captured and fuelled his imagination. Honing his talent through the 70s + 80s he first came to international notice when the British Government presented his works as part of their official gift to the Australian Government during the bicentennial celebrations in 1988. Set artist and designer for Walt Disneys presentation of Treasure Island 1999 with Jack Palance, Patrick Bergen. Those sharp eyed will see cameo appearances by Fernandes as a pirate and merchant adventurer. With works appearing on cinema, television, magazines and books, the artist, seemingly oblivious to the critical praise it elicts divides his time between studio painting and travelling to far and distant ports researching, sketching and photographing. This body of work remains unique. Currently collaborating with noted author and naval historian Captain Richard Woodman MNI on a maritime series.

Houston,, TX, United States

Texas Ship Services LLC provides the following services: Full Line of Marine Provisions Deck, Engine, Cabin, Galley & Bonded Stores Fire & Safety Equipment Complete Life Raft Sales & Service Minor Ship Repairs & Fabrications US GULF PORTS SERVED: TEXAS: Houston; Texas City; Galveston; Freeport; Port Lavaca; Point Comfort; Corpus Christi; Beaumont; Port Arthur; Port Neches; Nederland; Orange; LOUISIANA: Lake Charles; Baton Rouge

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Manufacturer of nautical searchlights and marine lighting equipment headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1894.

London, United Kingdom

Formation IFSMA was formed in 1974 by Eight European Shipmasters' Associations to unite the World's serving Shipmasters into a single professional co-ordinated body. It is not a trade union. It is a non-profit making, apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the interest of the serving shipmaster. Over 8000 Shipmasters from more than 40 Countries are affiliated to IFSMA either through their National Associations (36) or as Individual Members (55). Purpose IFSMA is a Federation established to uphold International Standards of Professional Competence for Seafarers commensurate with the need to ensure Safe Operational Practices, Preservation from Human Injury, Protection of the Marine Environment and Safety of Life and Property at Sea. IMO Status IFSMA was Granted Consultative Status at IMO in 1975. This Consultative Status enables the Federation to represent the views and protect the interests of the serving Shipmasters unfettered and unfiltered either by National Governments or by Labour Organizations. To enable IFSMA to function effectively at IMO, it is represented in the Four Main Committees (MSC-MEPC-LEG-FAL) by the General Secretary and a team of former Shipmasters who also attend the Nine Sub-Committees (BLG - COMSAR - DE - DSC - FP - FSI - NAV - SLF - STW). When needed serving Shipmasters provide additional expertise in the various Working and Drafting Groups. IMO Involvement Top of Page IFSMA provided a Consultant to assist in the Comprehensive Review and Revision of the 1978 STCW Convention, and actively participated in the Joint ICAO/IMO Group of Experts on the Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue. IFSMA also sat on the Steering Committee on Ro-Ro Ferry Safety which supervised the work of the Panel of Experts and made recommendations to MSC 65. This was without cost to IMO and was, for some two years an additional commitment to our normal work of representing Shipmasters' views on this International Platform. IMO Missions Top of Page IFSMA has now provided TWO MARITIME SPECIALISTS, each forming part of an IMO NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING TEAM within the framework of IMO's Integrated Technical Co-Operation Programme (ITCP). The first Mission was to Bulgaria (Black Sea) in December 1995 and the second Mission was to Ukraine and Georgia (CIS/Eastern Europe) in January/February 1996. IMO Studies Top of Page IFSMA prepared papers on the safety of double-hull tankers for both IMO and the USCG when discussions on this subject were at their peak in 1991. It submitted with IMPA a Joint Paper on Bridge Information Display to NAV38 and, with the Government of the Bahamas, it amended Towing Guidelines which had been proposed earlier in 1992 by Germany. In 1993 IFSMA devised a Bulk Carrier Ship-Shore Checklist for MSC62 and submitted a BESMA Paper on Quality Management in Seafarers' Training to STW25. IMO Papers Top of Page In 1994 IFSMA submitted 12 separate Papers on various aspects of Loading and Unloading Bulk Cargoes for the attention of BC33. These produced four MSC Circulars. At the end of 1995 IFSMA, Co-Sponsored by ICS and ICFTU, submitted a paper on Black Sea Search and Rescue to COMSAR 1 while a second paper on amendments to the IMOSAR and MERSAR Manuals was submitted jointly by ICS and IFSMA. A comprehensive ACOMM Technical Paper on Modifications to the Freeboard and Stability Rules of medium sized ships will be submitted to IMO in the Spring of 1996 for discussion at SLF 40 in September this year. IMO and IFSMA Objectives Top of Page IFSMA is a strong supporter of IMO in its quest for safer shipping and cleaner oceans. It is the desire of The Federation to assist IMO in achieving a truly global implementation and rigorous enforcement of its International Treaties so that there is no need for any Country to resort to Regulatory Measures on either a National or a Regional basis. IFSMA has much approved of the Secretary-General's initiative to speed up Entry into Force and Amendment procedures, and continues to fully support his initiatives for a thorough and comprehensive review of Bulk Carrier Safety and Ro-Ro Ferry Safety in all their aspects. Policy Top of Page IFSMA has long held the firm belief that Shipowners and Ship Management Companies should hold a Safety Management Document of Compliance issued by the Flag State Administration before being permitted to operate ships, that increased scrapping of antiquated and sub-standard ships should be speeded up, and that world wide regional Port State Control is now top priority. In particular there should be a total ban, effective world wide, on the re-registration of ships for commercial trading once they have been sold for scrap and demolition. Shipmasters Defined Top of Page IFSMA defines Shipmasters as those who are in possession of an Internationally recognised Certificate of Competency, issued by the Government of an established Maritime Nation who are serving or have previously served, in Command of Seagoing Ships whether or not engaged upon International or Domestic Trade. Shipmaster's Status in IFSMA Top of Page Once a man has risen to the rank of Shipmaster he is forever entitled to belong to IFSMA and there is no requirement in our Statutes for the periodic revalidation of his Certificate of Competency (as there is in the STCW Convention). But if he were to lose his licence due to negligence, incompetence, or misconduct then he would no longer qualify for membership of the Federation. Other Organisations Top of Page Trade Unions, National Associations, Professional Institutes and Learned Societies are all equally welcome as Shipmasters Organizations in affiliation with IFSMA and there is no distinction made between them. 21st March 1996

Bunkyo-ku,, Tokyo, Japan

Since 1921 JSE has been serving the shipping industry in such ways as administrating maritime arbitration, drafting and promulgating maritime contract forms, publishing in-depth analysis on shipping and logistics in the form of monthly magazine"KAIUN", and providing electronic shipping data bases. More than 450 companies (and organizations) join and support us in day-to-day activities in an effort to promote both domestic and international maritime transactions Needless to say, up-to-date and accurate information is indispensable to successfully run a business enterprise. This is particularly so in world-wide shipping circles. With more than 450 members JSE has served all aspects of the maritime industry.

United Kingdom

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