Maritime Directory

Tuticorin, India

Tuticorin Port was incorporated in 1974 as the tenth major port of the country. The port is situated about 540 Km South West of Chennai with Sri Lanka on the South-East direction and very close to the East-West International sea routes. Tuticorin port, developed as an artificial deep-sea harbour with 400 hectares of protected water area, has come up as one of the major centre for coastal shipping and serves to the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Kerala. Tuticorin port, which was the centre for maritime trade and pearl fishery for more than a century, had gone through the hands of Portuguese and Dutch before coming under the control of East India Company of Britain. The British company had developed the natural harbour port and connected it with the Railway. It was declared as a minor anchorage port in 1868. In the pre-independence era, the port had witnessed a sprouting trade by handling a wide range of cargo with the neighbouring countries as well as with other coastal ports of the country. With the changing scenario of maritime trade, the Union Government constructed a new harbour and the port had come up as the 10th Major Port on 11th July, 1974. In 1979, the erstwhile anchorage port / minor port was merged with the newly developed harbour to form an integrated port. The integrated Tuticorin Port presently comprises of two operational wings - 'Zone - A' representing the new Major Port while 'Zone - B' representing the old anchorage port. Future plan With the increasing use of containers in sea trade, Tuticorin Port, having the locational advantages, strives to become the container transhipment hub of South India and accordingly planned to develop the port infrastructure and other port facilities. Deepening of approach channel and harbour basin to accommodate 10.7 metres draught vessels, construction of cargo berth No.-7, augmentation of water supply facilities, construction of shallow water berth at 7.0 metres level are the major projects taken up by the port. The proposed 'Sethu Samudram Ship Canal Project', which envisages cutting a canal for passage of ships from Gulf of Mannar to Palk Straits, would connect the Tuticorin port to the other Indian ports on the East Coast directly. The project is likely to facilitate the development of Tuticorin as a regional hub for South Asia competing with Colombo Port.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

The USCG Navigation Center maintains & disseminates up to date information on various Electronic Navigation Sytems, including GPS, DGPS/NDGPS, & Loran-C.

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United Kingdom

Leeds, United Kingdom

The Universities Transport Study Group (UTSG) is an academic group focused on transport research and education, associated with the University of Leeds Institute for Transport Studies.

Berkeley, CA., United States

University of California at Berkeley offers training and research in ocean engineering and maritime environmental policy.

Solomons, MD, United States

A multi-university scientific research center within the University System of Maryland dedicated to environmental science, estuarine studies, and marine science.

New Orleans, LA, United States

The University of New Orleans offers Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering courses through its School of Naval Architecture, providing education and research opportunities in maritime engineering.

Seattle, WA, United States

The University of Washington School of Oceanography conducts research and education in ocean sciences, operating research vessels and providing marine science expertise.

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Seaspan Shipyards, located in North Vancouver, provides comprehensive shipbuilding, repair, refit, and conversion services for naval, research, and commercial vessels, including large non-combat ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy under Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy.

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Oxnard, CA, United States

Opened in 1991, the Museum offers a world-class collection of maritime art, models of historic sailing ships and a history of the Channel Coast and early 20th century development of Channel Islands Harbor and nearby Port Hueneme. The Museum is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Knowledgeable docents are available to explain the exhibits. Special maritime educational programs are available for school children, including "at sea" activities aboard affiliated research and sail training vessels.

North Kingstown,, Rhode Island, United States

Vibtech Inc. specializes in design of vessels and ship's systems to military and commercial specifications.

Phoenixville, PA, United States

Company Mission Our mission at VideoRay is to provide the best value and top efficiency in a small inspection-class ROV. Our reason for forming the company was to make ROVs more accessible to more people who want to explore and capture underwater worlds on video, whether for education, aquaculture, research, investigations, security, or surveys of dams, pipelines, wrecks, or water tanks. Product Mission for VideoRay ROVs By Scott Bentley, President of VideoRay The idea to introduce the world's smallest ROV came to me while skydiving over the North Pole three years ago. During the trip, my friend Bob Christ and I visited the Shirshov Institute in Moscow, which developed the Mir manned submersible that explored the Titanic. Scientists at the Institute were working on a microROV that would be small enough to enter other parts of Titanic and the WW2 Japanese I-52 submarine. Bob and I were fascinated, and we started investigating whether anyone was selling microsubs commercially. We were fortunate to find Inuktun in Canada, a company with a design for an 8-pound ROV that had been proven over a decade of use and engineering. We purchased the technology and started VideoRay with dream of introducing divers and underwater explorers to an affordable ROV that could go places no other ROV could go. VideoRay is the only proven, personal ROV on the market, with hundreds of units in operation in around the world. We've continually honed the VideoRay, but we have held fast to our original missions of affordability, portability, usability, and safety in a micro ROV.

Fitjar, Norway

Established in 1975, Vik·Sandvik AS is a world leading independent marine consultants design company situated in Fitjar, Norway.

Vancouver,, BC, Canada

Vizon SciTec Inc. is an integrated contract science and technology development company with a focus on chemical, biological and hydrodynamic technology development. Vizon SciTec's Ocean Engineering Centre is western Canada's premier ship model testing facility. Over the past 25 years, the Ocean Engineering Centre has built a strong reputation among naval architects and ship builders throughout the Pacific Northwest, as the facility of choice for ship design testing and research. The Ocean Engineering Centre is the only facility of its kind in North America west of Michigan and north of San Francisco

Czech Republic

Traditional manufacturer of metallurgic products, of heavym engineering, general engineering, energetic and ecological engineering, components for ship building, including civil engineering and chemical engineering.

E. Boothbay, ME, United States

Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine is one of New England's finest commercial boat building facilities specializing in the construction of steel and aluminum vessels from 40' to 200'. Founded by Bruce Doughty and Bruce Washburn, the yard began building fishing boats in 1977. Since then, the yard has continued to prosper by diversifying its capabilities, developing innovative designs and building techniques, and reaching out to new markets. Washburn & Doughty now has a resumé that boasts the deliveries of a diverse mix of commercial passenger vessels, tugs, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels to owners from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to Bridgetown, Barbados. New construction takes place within a 50,000 square foot facility that houses three building bays and shops for electrical, piping, joinery and drafting work. The building ways and fabrication areas are serviced by seven bridge cranes with combined capacities of up to 20 tons. In addition, protected deep water dockage provides ample space for in-water outfitting, repairs and conversions. Washburn & Doughty personnel are experienced designing and building to ABS Rules for Vessels Under 200 feet, US Coast Guard requirements including subchapters H, K and T, Lloyds classification, IEEE-45 Electrical standards, US Public Health Service regulations and Canadian Coast Guard requirements. The yard can build to suit a customer's plans, or its experienced in-house architects can custom design a boat. Washburn & Doughty uses CAD/CAM, and a Linde CM 250 numerically controlled plasma cutting machine, in the design/construction process to rapidly turn an owner's ideas into the finished product. Located on the beautiful Damariscotta River in mid-coast Maine, Washburn & Doughty invites potential customers to visit the yard. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 7:00AM -5:30PM and Friday 7:00AM - 2:00PM.

Houston,, Texas, United States

Weather Research Center provides valuable site-specific marine weather information to the offshore energy industry worldwide. These forecasts include wind/seas information, swells and maximum combined seas. Detailed maps and graphics accompany these forecasts. Storm bulletins such as tropical storm and hurricane advisories are included. With several levels of service to choose, there is a forecast that will meet your operational and budget needs. Weather Research Center is also provides weather studies of any kind and expert testimony in law cases from a Certified Consulting Meteorologist.

Glen Cove, NY, United States

The nation's only private four-year college devoted to the study of naval architecture and marine engineering.

Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Wessex Institute of Technology acts as an international centre for knowledge transfer. It organises a large number of international conferences and the publishing of scientific books from leading researchers in the Maritime field.

Anaheim, CA, United States

Willard Marine, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats for the United States Navy, Coast Guard and commercial application. Willard Marine, Inc. specializes in the construction of 26' to 40' Personnel Boats and 33' to 50' Utility Boats for the U. S. Navy, as well as construction of Ports and Waterways and Surf Rescue Boats for the United States Coast Guard. A new and versatile class of 16' to 35' Rigid Inflatable Boats (R.I.B.) has been added to our custom manufacturing capabilities. Other noted vessels designed and built by Willard Marine, Inc. include U. S. Coast Guard certified passenger-carrying tour boats, pilot boats, fishing vessels and yachts of all sizes. The Company's technology and construction expertise continues to set industry standards. Some of the largest and most complex fiberglass boats built in the United States are built by Willard Marine, Inc. The 125' Research/Charter Vessel certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for Unrestricted Ocean Service is a prime example. With over 40 years of experience, the staff at Willard Marine, Inc. are recognized professionals in the fields of Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture, Quality Assurance, Testing, Program Contract Administration and Manufacturing Methods and Materials. Willard Marine maintains a quality system which meets Military Specification, MIL-I-45208. This same quality system is used on our commercial craft. At present, Willard's quality system is evolving to meet the higher standards imposed by ISO 9000. The boat construction process undergoes a series of inspections to ensure adherence to all customer requirements and company standards. Each boat also undergoes builder's trials to ensure that performance of the completed vessel meets all expectations. The Anaheim, California facilities are fully equipped with modern manufacturing and handling equipment for fiberglass and high-tech composite boats, including a CAD proficient Engineering Department. Willard Marine, Inc. is classified as a "Small Business" by the U. S. Government and is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program. Marine design and manufacturing projects are handled with expertise, ingenuity and enthusiasm. Willard Marine, Inc.'s past performance history includes production of hundreds of sophisticated, high-quality craft, valued at over $100,000,000, with an unsurpassed record of on-time deliveries.

Stamford,, CT, United States

Provides up-to-date history and chartering-related information concerning bulk cargo ships for client firms.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Consultancy in naval architecture, model testing in tanks and wind tunnels, expert witnesses, research and development, naval architecture software.

Burlington, WA, United States

WORKSKIFF, INC. Builds 16' to 27' All-Welded Aluminum Boats for Severe Service. Known for building the toughtest utility boats in the industry, WORKSKIFF uses only premium 5086 marine grade aluminum. Workskiff has been providing individuals, businesses and governmental agencies with exceptionally durable, high quality boats since 1989.