Maritime Directory

Sweden

Tarbit Shipping AB is a Swedish shipping company specializing in high-heat tankers designed for transporting asphalt, petroleum products, and chemicals with a focus on safety and environmental sustainability.

Sweden

Tärntank Rederi AB is a Swedish family-owned shipping company specializing in product tankers, committed to safe and sustainable transportation with a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility.

Norway

Singapore

Vancouver,, B.C., Canada

Teekay Shipping is a leader in the medium-sized oil tanker industry, providing commercial management, fuel services, and full-service lightering and ship-to-ship services.

Glasgow ,, United Kingdom

Teekay Shipping (Glasgow) Ltd. is a maritime company specializing in tanker shipping, ship management, and ship-to-ship services, with a focus on sustainability and energy transportation.

Stavanger, Norway

Teekay Shipping (Norway) AS is a maritime company specializing in tanker shipping, ship management, and ship-to-ship services with a global fleet and operations.

Nassau,, The Bahamas

Teekay Shipping Limited is a global provider of marine energy transportation services, specializing in tanker operations and ship management.

Malta

Thailand

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

United Kingdom

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Norway

We attend to all crew related matters, such as recruitment and selection, labour/union relations, long term planning and pool arrangements, training and education, safety courses, officers and ratings related P&I claims, mustering, travel arrangements, provision, allotments, budgeting and accounts. Services based on thorough experience and the most advanced systems OSM provides third-party services undertaking complete technical, commercial and operation management. The company maintains a reliable organisation characterised by close customer relations, cost efficiency, safety awareness, environment protection, quality and expertise.

Sweden

The Group was founded in 1938 by Helge Källsson and is one of Europe's leading ship owners in coastal shipping. The Källsson Family is still the main shareholder. The turnover is over MEUR 60 and the equity 37. Managing director: Jan Källsson Deputy managing director: Anders Källsson Business activities Shipowning Aviation Real Estate Keynote Customers' satisfaction, quality and environmental protection Goal To reach and uphold a strong market position in order to secure profitability and growth. Shipowning The main activities are conventional bulk, self unloading bulk and the Mediterranean line. Since 1980 22 new buildings have been purpose built to customers' demand In Lidköping crewing and technical management appr 20 ships including two coastal tankers of 14.000 dwt dry cargo chartering 12 ships between 2-11.000 dwt main trades: Northern and Baltic incl Lake Vaner Line Lake Vaner - West Mediterranean In Helsingborg chartering of 6 self unloaders Dutch branch management of 4 dry cargo ships and 4 tankers Estates The real estates comprise appr. 36.000 square meters to be let. The main part is situated in the centre of Lidköping. Aviation The aviation activities are carried out through the wolly-owned company Golden Air Flyg AB and comprise passenger traffic by 10 Saab 340 for 36 passengers. Routes: Trollhättan - Stockholm/Bromma, Skien - Bergen, Oslo - Stord, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Seinäjoki, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Pori/Björneborg, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Kokkola/Karleby, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Varkaus, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Lappeenranta/Villmandstrand and Savonlinna/Nyslott - Varkaus In addition there is a Cessna Citation Jet for 6 passengers. We are certified according to Quality Standards: SS EN ISO 9001:2000.

Barcelona,, Spain

Tradewind Tankers is a shipping firm operating and owning a diverse fleet of oil and chemical tankers and dry bulk carriers since 1954.

Turkey

Trans KA Tankers Management Co Ltd is a Turkish company specializing in tanker management services.

Mumbai (Bombay), India

Trans Ocean Agency is the leading Ship broking house for tankers in India and also is a Major player in the Dry Cargo Chartering segment. Established by two brothers, Snehal and Chirag Mehta, as a partnership firm in Mumbai in 1976. Trans Ocean Agency was started with a view to provide extremely high quality services to all Indian Ship owners, both big and small and to assist the Indian Industry in Chartering-in of Ship’s most economically.

Copenhagen K, Denmark

Ship managers, ISM certified for oil and chemical tankers, Tanker operators.

Greece

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.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Full Service Naval Architect Firm dealing with all commercial vessels, Tankers to Cruise Ships

N-4891 Grimstad, Norway

Management company for the shipping activities of The J.J. Ugland Companies; shuttle tankers, handymax bulk carriers, barges and a crane vessel. The 34-unit fleet has a total capacity of 1.5 million dwt