Maritime Directory

Sugar Land, TX, United States

Management Systems Consulting LLC is a technology consulting firm specializing in the unique operational needs of the marine and offshore operator. The core competency lies in using technology to manage operations and provide positive return on that technology investment. Many ship/pffshore operators have realized that the use of information technology is another tier on which they can gain competitive advantage. Not only is this true with respect to expense control, but also with revenue optimization as well. Both of these are techniques that can be used to increase the bottom line. Management Systems Consulting LLC brings you the experience and tools to harness these methods. In addition to providing solutions custom-tailored to your exact operational needs, Management Systems Consulting LLC also provides implementation/training/customization services for standard marine operations packages, such as ABS SafeNet™ and Xantic's AMOS™ product lines. We invite you to explore our website and imagine the possibilities. It is our intention to present our philosophy, provide concrete examples, but more importantly to emphasize: "Whatever can be conceived can be created"

London, United Kingdom

Manpower Software is a leading supplier of manpower planning, staff scheduling and resource optimisation software for commercial and public sector organisations. When your workforce is crucial to your organisation, MAPS - from Manpower Software - delivers the tools you need to maximise operational efficiency and achieve competitive advantage.

Rockville, MD, United States

Manugistics is today's leading provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization (EPO). Combining the cost-reducing power of supplier relationship management and supply chain management with the revenue-enhancing capability of pricing and revenue optimization, our EPO solutions integrate pricing, forecasting, and operational planning and execution to help enhance margins across the enterprise and the extended trading network. Manugistics solutions are used by more than 1,100 clients around the world, including more than half of the Fortune 50® to lower operating costs, improve customer service, enhance profitability, and accelerate growth by optimizing the supply-demand network from design and procurement through pricing and delivery. "HTTP-EQUIV="description

Seattle, WA, United States

Founded in 1994, Maritime Training Services produces and distributes high quality onboard crew training materials that address key safety, regulatory, and operational issues facing the maritime Industry. Maritime Training Services' products are used every day on hundreds of ships around the globe to improve safety and reduce costs.

Liverpool, London, United States

Owned and operated by Merseytravel, the Executive body that provides professional, strategic and operational transport advice to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to enable it to make informed decisions. It is also the delivery arm, making transport happen.

Monterey, CA, United States

To meet its advanced educational requirements, the U.S. Navy has developed a unique academic institution at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) whose emphasis is on education and research programs that are relevant to the Navy, defense and national and international security interests. NPS provides a continuum of learning opportunities, including Graduate Degree Programs, Continuous Learning Opportunities, Refresher and Transition Education. These programs are under the auspices of the four graduate schools: Graduate School of Business & Public Policy School of International Graduate Studies Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Graduate School of Operational & Informational Sciences

Tananger, Norway

Norse Cutting & Abandonment AS (NCA) provides equipment and services within rigless well operations, cutting services and onsite machining. We are a norwegian company with our main office in Stavanger, but provide equipment and services to both the North Sea basin, the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East and South East Asia. Our main strength is our innovative approach towards traditional challenges combined with long practical and operational experience. This results in simpler and more cost-efficient working methods and equipment. Our operators are well qualified and experienced. Engineering expertice is held inhouse in order to meet our client's requirements and to be able to implement our ideas in a fast and efficient manner. We hold several patents within both well operations, cutting methods and machining tools.

Napa,, CA, United States

Nova Group, Inc. is a general engineering contractor with its home office and fabrication facility in Napa, California. The Napa location is favorably positioned near three major airports that allow aggressive management and support of construction operations that at times have spanned from Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to the middle-east nation of Israel. The vastness of our operational vision geographically allows us to support our vertical niche federal markets installing hydrant fueling systems for the Air Force and National Guard on air bases under contract either with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command or the Corps of Engineers, and constructing wharves and piers for the Navy and Coast Guard. When we do venture overseas, it is always for a U.S. Department of Defense client that has procured our services and expertise for a U.S. funded project abroad. Nova's resume of outstanding, quality, and safe projects in our niche markets is without equal. Nova also participates in several project delivery methodologies including: * Requests for proposals * Design/bid/build * Invitations to bid * Design/build * Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and Joint ventures with select strategic partners * Private, negotiated. Nova has acquired a state of the art hydraulic dredging fleet to both complement our waterfront operations and to provide environmentally sound maintenance dredging services. Nova has also found commercial applications for its expertise participating in commercial airport, energy and waterfront activities.

Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, Russia

General Director - Evgeni Semenovski (mob: +7 8617 625181); Operational Director - Vladimir Zelenchuk (mob: +7 8617 629673)

Hopkinton, New Hampshire, United States

Portsmouth, RI, United States

PRO-MAR is a multi faceted maritime consulting company specializing in environmental compliance, marine transportation management, towing, floating equipment surveys, marine salvage, owner representation, and emergency response management and coordination. We also develop customized curriculum and deliver site specific training. We Develop and maintain environmental compliance technical policy, safety, and operational manuals.

United Kingdom

Pole Star is the leading provider of Fleet Management, Ship Security and Vessel Monitoring systems to the maritime industry. Working closely with our commercial customers and Maritime Administrations worldwide, we understand the needs of the maritime sector. We develop innovative and reliable systems that enable our users to monitor and manage their assets worldwide. Our applications provide them with the information they need to maximise operational performance and safeguard assets and crew. Pole Star systems are currently used to track more than 24,000 ships worldwide.

Mexico

To provide conditions that will encourage investment in industry, and to strengthen port-related services by creating business opportunities for the local, state, national, and international communities. To become Latin America's leading industrial port and a viable commercial port for the Mexican Pacific. To foster favourable conditions for the development of industrial clusters that will add value to their products and stimulate a high level of sustained growth in the regional and national economies. As part of its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the Port Authority (API) has established the following QUALITY POLICY. Who we serve in the Port Administration, we compromise to satisfy the needs of our clients, through the continuous improvement of the processes and services, as well as to prevent and mitigate, in the environment of competence, the adverse impacts to the medium environment, to prompt the development national port performance, and to promote a culture of preservation of the environment, based on the Quality Management System and Environmental, complying with Objective, the regulations and the applicable legislation. OBJECTIVE OF QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL 1. To achieve the integration of the System of Management of the Quality and Environmental, maintaining the certificate ISO 9001:2000 and obtaining the certificate ISO 14001:1996, during the 2003. 2. to establish and/or to improve the operational controls for mitigate the environmental impacts negatives that affect to the quality of the water of the bodies receptor. 3. to obtain and/or to maintain the certification of Clean Industry or Environmental Fulfillment of Each Port Administration to the 2005. 4. Sensitize to the cessionaries and services suppliers of the Port’s Administration , so that they implement a System of Management of the Quality and/or Environmental Administration. 5. To increase the efficiency of the processes of each Port Administration , regarding the of the previous year. 6. To increase the performance of the resources of each Port Administration .

Guildford,, England, United Kingdom

Sustainable Supply Chain Expertise ProActive Logistics provides a broad range of operational supply chain and logistics research and consultancy services, including thought leadership on all aspects of sustainable transportation and Corporate Social Responsibility.

London, United Kingdom

SKS OBO Limited, Bermuda, is a joint venture company owned by subsidiaries of Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S, Norway(KGJS), and Compañia SudAmericana de Vapores S.A., Chile (CSAV). SKS OBO Limited controls 10 110,000deadweight and 1 96,000deadweight Ore-Bulk-Oil (OBO) Carriers. The concept of ships that are able to load both wet and dry cargoes is not new, however it has been refined in recent years to counter the operational shortcomings of earlier generations of such vessel. The criticisms levelled at older generations of OBOs have been answered one by one by the design of the vessels in the SKS fleet. Technical Management of the SKS fleet is handled by V.Ships Norway in Oslo. Commercial Management with Pine Limited in Bermuda, who through an agency agreement have appointed Pelican Shipping Limited in London as their Commercial Managers. KGJS has interests in other shipping companies, of which Gearbulk is probably the most well known. This makes possible certain economies of scale and a pool of knowledge in specific areas, of which SKS is able to take advantage. Both KGJS and CSAV are visionary companies with plans for the future. KGJS had ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea a further two OBO carriers of 121,000dwt as well as a number of 160,000dwt Suezmax tankers for delivery during 2003. These will be commercially managed by Pelican Shipping Limited alongside the SKS OBOs.

Berwyn,, PA, United States

Offices in MD & PA. Aiding decision makers through consulting & implementation in areas of: strategic business planning, sales, mergers, risk mgt, ops assessment, cost mgt, market amalysis.

Montreal,, PQ,, Canada

The Shipping Federation of Canada is the pre-eminent voice of shipowners and agents involved in Canada's overseas trade. The Federation has a core membership of eighty-five Canadian companies that own, operate or act as agents for some 300 steamship lines throughout the world. The Federation also has a significant number of affiliated members who are either directly involved in the maritime industry or work in areas closely related thereto. The Federation's mandate is to promote and protect the interests of its members by forging consensus on emerging issues, and working with governments to develop policies, laws and regulations that enable the industry to flourish as a key contributor to the Canadian economy. The Federation's main activities include the dissemination of information to members on general and technical matters, representation of members' interests before government and other regulatory authorities, monitoring of relevant policy and legislative developments, communicating with media and other maritime organizations, development and delivery of training courses and educational programs, and provision of advice / support on technical and operational matters.

London, United Kingdom

The Society is the international body established for the exchange of technical information and experience, between members of the industry, to enhance the safety and operational reliability of gas tankers and terminals. To this end the Society publishes studies and produces information papers and works of reference for the guidance of industry members. It maintains working relationships with other industry bodies, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, including IMO, to better promote the safety and integrity of gas transportation and storage schemes.

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.

Alemoa Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Stolthaven Terminals act as regional hubs to improve the operational efficiency of SNTG's parcel tankers, and offer storage and distribution services to the same customers and for the same products as the tanker and tank container operations. Stolthaven Terminals currently own and operate two tank storage terminals in the U.S. and one in Santos, Brazil, with a combined capacity of over three million barrels of liquid storage. SNTG's terminal operations also have interests in three ventures, with a combined storage capacity of 4.4 million barrels: Stolthaven Wesport (Malaysia), Dovechem Stolthaven (China and Malaysia) and Jeong Il Tank Terminal (Ulsan).

Private Free Zone Area, Port Said East Port, P.O. Box 247,, Port Said,, Egypt

The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT), located in Port Said, Egypt at the mouth of the Suez Canal on the Mediterranean Sea, is a major transshipment hub for the Eastern Mediterranean region and gateway port for local Egyptian cargoes. With the completion of a dredging project which deepened the terminal’s draft from 13.9 to 14.5 meters, and the expected complement of 24 super-post Panamax cranes at the conclusion of the Phase II expansion now underway, SCCT is capable of handling the largest containerships in the global container fleet. Scheduled to be operational in 2012, Phase II will increase annual capacity at SCCT to 5.4 million TEUs, making it the largest container terminal on the Mediterranean Sea. SCCT opened in 2004 as a Joint Venture with APM Terminals the majority shareholder and operator.

Antwerpen, Belgium

Operational, technical and crew management of vessels.

Brussels, Belgium

The InterPortPolice - International Association of Airport and Seaport Police - coordinates information sharing, intelligence, training, best practices and operational issues with member jurisdictions having responsibility for law enforcement and public safety at airports, seaports and the transport system within their nation and community. Since 1969 departments and agencies have worked together as a Global Force to prevent transnational crime and and one of the worse crimes of all, terrorism; ensuring public safety of passengers, the supply chain and critical infrastructure worldwide.

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

Copenhagen K, Denmark

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