Maritime Directory

Tampa, Florida, United States

Marine TV and Radio Antennas and distribution systems for ships at sea.

Fairhaven,, MA, United States

Northeast Maritime Institute is a private maritime college offering career-oriented education with classroom instruction and experiential learning at sea, including USCG-approved training and an Associate Degree in Nautical Science.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

MISSION: To deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective network of Aids to Navigation for the benefit and safety of all Mariners. The Northern Lighthouse Board's principal concern is with safety: the safety of the mariner at sea; the safety of our own people employed in or around some of the world's most dangerous coastlines; and the safety of environment in which we, and those who come after us, must live and work. The Northern Lighthouse Board has long been at the forefront of navigational technology. The programme to automate all major lighthouses was successfully completed on 31 March 1998. The Board completed the conversion of all its statutory lit buoyage to solar power in 1997. Thereafter, an ongoing programme of modernisation and overhaul will continue well into the 21st Century. The Board has always prided itself on its efficiency and cost effectiveness. For the future, it aims to provide a reliable, low-maintenance and cost-effective network of Aids to Navigation, backed by a safe, efficient and professional support organisation. The joint General Lighthouse Authorities' policy is based on the continuing requirement for the foreseeable future for a base-level of traditional visual aids to navigation, in the form of lights, beacons and buoyage, but a decreasing reliance of these "traditional" aids to navigation and an increasing reliance on high-precision radio aids. The Joint GLAs' policy also provides a mechanism for the ongoing review of tasking and policies.

Oslo,, Norway

The Norwegian Shipowners' Association is the leading employers’, preparedness, and interest organization for Norway-affiliated shipping companies, representing over 130 members controlling 1,500 ships and rigs worldwide.

Oslo, Norway

Membership and organization The Federation of Norwegian Transport Users (TF) was established in 1959. TF is a membership-based organization representing the interest of Norwegian companies - trading nationally and internationally - as users of freight transport. Current members encompass: Central office of Agricultural Cooperatives in Norway Confederation of Norwegian Industries Federation of Norwegian Building Industries Federation of Norwegian Chemical and Process Industries Federation of Norwegian Commercial and Service Enterprises Federation of Norwegian Forest Owners Numerous individual members The members represent approximate 80% of the value added and employment in private manufacturing industries, agriculture and commerce. The organization is governed by the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. TF has advisory groups, drawn from individual companies, on land transport, ports, maritime shipping and dangerous goods. Vision Profitable and sustainable trade and industry through efficient transport at sea, on land and in the air. Main policy strategies: Free and fair competition and open market access both domestically and internationally Development of profitable corridors of transportinfrastructure Cost effective use of taxes and duties on transport Multimodal approach to secure efficient supply chains Activities Based on a professional and objective-focused staff: TF promotes the interests of trade and indutry in different aspects of transport policy TF are frequently used for advisory purposes by different Ministries and Government bodies TF participates in European transport user cooperation through European Shippers' Council and European Air Shippers' Council (based in Brussels) in its capacity as Norwegian Shippers Council TF carries out research and documentation for members in transport and logistics TF organizes professional training courses and conferences in transport and logistics

Yarmouth,, Nova Scotia,, Canada

Novi Boat Brokers is a Nova Scotia owned and operated commercial fishing brokerage based in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Novi Boat Brokers is owned by Dane Devine. Dane has been involved in the commercial fishing industry for more than 20 years and his time at sea has seen him aboard all types of fishing vessels, from lobster to groundfish. What does this mean for a potential customer thinking of listing with or buying from Novi Boat Brokers? The answer is simple. It means you're dealing with an experienced, knowledgeable boat broker who understands the "in and outs" of commercial and lobster fishing, and has a firm grasp on all different types and manufacturers of marine vessels. Dane has been working in the commercial marine brokerage for 5 years now. During this time, he has gained considerable knowledge of the business, and was the top selling agent for a local marine and boat brokerage. In 2002, he decided to take his solid combination of experience and knowledge, in both fishing and marine brokerage, and create Novi Boat Brokers.

Sainte Anne-du-Portzic, BREST, France

Formerly called MORS Environment. Manufacturer of underwater acoustics and oceanographic instrumentation. Also provides services such as equipment rental, specialised operations at sea, and customised development.

Piraeus, Greece

OTESAT-Maritel is a member of the OTE Group of Companies, and provides Inmarsat satellite communication services worldwide, both on land and at sea, as well as integrated telecommunication solutions to the Hellenic and international maritime industry.

Ellsworth, Maine, United States

Satellite systems and service for offshore communications and safety at sea. For commercial and recreational sailing and power vessels.

Yeronga, QLD, Australia

Software products for learning and review of the nautical "Rules of the Road" and IALA buoyage.

Glasgow,, Scotland, United Kingdom

Safety at Sea Ltd (SaS) is a consulting company of naval architects and marine engineers specialising in the stability, design and safe operation of ships and advanced marine vehicles. The company is a commercial enterprise operating within the premises and in partnership with the University of Strathclyde through the Ship Stability Research Centre (SSRC), a world-leading centre of excellence on ship safety. During the early years of operation, SOLAS ‘90 and Stockholm Agreement upgrading has been the mainstream business of Safety at Sea. An excellent working relationship with its clients, based on close and effective collaboration, led Safety at Sea to capture 70% of the north-European market, and to succeed in building an unparalleled reputation as a team able to produce cost-effective and practical design solutions. In the wake of this initial success, Safety at Sea has now moved forward towards the full utilisation of the technology developed by SSRC in all aspects of ship design and operation, including: hull hydrodynamics, structural strength, seakeeping, manoeuvring, comfort, general arrangements, systems design, powering and propulsion. Naturally, ship safety still remains the core of Safety at Sea’s expertise, dealing with such diverse aspects such as intact and damaged stability, mustering and evacuation, structural reliability and fire safety.

Swaythling,, Southampton, United Kingdom

Marine stabilized satellite antennas for DBS/DTH and VSAT applications at sea, offering WaveCall Marine Satellite Telephone Service enabling Internet-at-Sea.

Southold, NY, United States

Middletown, RI, United States

SeaWave is an FCC licensed common carrier of digital data messaging for marine communications. SeaWave offers wireless data transfer in the form of email, weather maps and other services to private, commercial, and government vessels worldwide.

Antwerp 3,, Belgium

Seatrade, the carrier beyond oceans. There is more to transporting perishables than precise temperature control, well-maintained vessels and crews in elegant uniforms. It is all about communication between customers, ships, captains and intermodal partners. Communication keeps you in control. When shipping with Seatrade, you can be sure your cargo will be loaded as planned and arrives in time in excellent condition with service levels as consistent as the temperatures inside the cargo holds. Moving beyond oceans in order to stay ahead. From port-to-port or from door-to-door. More and more, customers look for complete service. Service which does not stop at the port of discharge, but continues on to inland distribution, processing plants or end-users. This is what Seatrade provides. Whatever the weather outside, the condition inside the holds must remain stable. This is why all ships operated by us are equipped with first-class climatic control systems, operated by highly trained engineers. Our present fleet of over 120 ships has been designed for a safe and efficient carriage of perishables, fresh, frozen or otherwise processed fruit, vegetables, bananas, fish or any other commodity, whether loaded break bulk, palletised or in containers. All vessels are equipped with cargo gear that takes care of loading and discharging in any port or place in the world, as well as high seas transhipment. Through sophisticated satellite communication systems, we can monitor cargo condition while en route.

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

Tampa,, Fl, United States

TECO Ocean Shipping is the ocean transportation connection in the TECO Transport family of companies. TECO Ocean Shipping carries coal and other bulk commodities within the Gulf of Mexico and to ports around the world. Established in 1959 to carry coal from Louisiana to Tampa for Tampa Electric, its sister company, TECO Ocean Shipping is the largest dry bulk ocean carrier operating under the U.S. flag. Today, TECO Ocean Shipping transports coal, phosphate, potash, corn, steel, soybeans, wheat, rice, sorghum, sugar and limestone to Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Northern Europe, as well as to the east and west coasts of the United States. The company currently operates twelve oceangoing tug-barge units and three ships that range in size from 19,200 to 42,800 deadweight tons (DWT) and have a total shipping capacity of over 450,000 DWT. In addition, TECO Ocean Shipping barges are covered and compartmentalized to enable shippers the ability to transport one or more commodities on the same voyage. TECO Ocean Shipping operates several large self-unloading barges using a variety of systems. Vessels not equipped with self-discharging gear have sufficient clear deck space on board for truck cranes, vacuvators, bagging equipment, bobcats or tractors and other equipment. This gives TECO Ocean Shipping vessels the flexibility to handle the many types and volumes of cargo. TECO Ocean Shipping has set the pushing gear standard in the marine industry. The company uses the Artubar and Bludworth systems. With the Bludworth system, the tug is connected to the barge with hydraulics between the barge’s stern and tug’s bow. The Artubar system is similar, but the tug is attached to the barge by 70-inch diameter steel pins. Both systems increase the speed at sea to reduce weather sensitivity and enhance reliability of on-time delivery. With these systems, the units can travel farther before requiring additional bunkers. This means tug-barge units can travel distances previously only covered by ships. TECO Ocean Shipping has also set a standard for dedication to marine safety. TECO Ocean Shipping has gone beyond the minimum to qualify many of its vessels and its shoreside practices for the ISM, International Safety Management Code. This is an industry standard designed to prevent injury to personnel, damage to the environment and to property. TECO Ocean Shipping has also taken a leadership role in complying with the RCP, the Responsible Carrier Program. This is a national set of "best practices" designed by the American Waterways Operators to improve marine safety and environmental protection for inland and coastal towing industries. By its leadership in these programs, TECO Ocean Shipping offers a recognizable level of quality that our customers can count on. As part of the TECO Transport family, TECO Ocean Shipping has access to two sister companies which complete the TECO Transport water transportation network: TECO Bulk Terminal, the largest coal storage and transfer terminal on the Gulf Coast; and TECO Barge Line, an inland river-barge company.

Fornebu,, Oslo, Norway

The world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications for customers on land, at sea and in the air. Telenor offers its high-quality services via multiple satellite systems, including Inmarsat, and global coverage through Telenor's teleports.

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

Barnes, London, United Kingdom

The Group's primary purpose is to provide Peers and Members of Parliament at Westminster, and Members of the European Parliament with timely information about current issues, problems, and sometimes crises affecting national interests in the sea, in maritime or related industries and activities including defence safety and the conduct of operations at sea, the marine environment, and any other related matters of public concern and importance. It is a point of contact between parliamentarians and those involved in and concerned about maritime affairs: senior executives, administrators, academics. others engaged in maritime industry, commerce, finance, law and other services, research, technology, several professional bodies and unions, also other organisations concerned with the sea and related activities.

Newport News, VA, United States

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.