Maritime Directory

Swansea, Glamorgan, Great Britain (Uk)

Swansea offers excellent communication links with easy access to the M4 and direct access to the UK railway network. Swansea is less than 3 miles by dual carriageway from junction 42 of the M4 motorway. In addition, as ABP's most westerly South Wales port, its location can be advantageous in terms of reducing sea-feight costs to and from many destinations. Swansea has developed a substantial trade base with North and Western Europe, the Mediterranean and also with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The port’s major cargo-handling trade is receiving and shipping steel cargoes for Corus. It is equipped with a wide range of heavy-duty handling equipment offering quayside cranes and a range of fork-lift trucks with capacities of up to 40 tonnes. Other traffics include containers, forest products, bulk cargoes, liquid bulks and general/project cargoes. Swansea Cork Ferries operates a service to Cork, Republic of Ireland from the port’s Ferryport Terminal.

Uddevalla, Sweden

Located on the west coast of Sweden the port of Uddevalla is one of the country´s major cargo handling ports. We specialize in the handling of bulk cargoes and forest products as well as general cargo shipped in either conventional, semi-container or ro-ro vessels.

Qatar

We offer comprehensive services to meet your specific needs in shipment of LPG, LNG, Crude & Clean Oil, Dry & Bulk Cargo. Competence, Quality and Safety are hallmark of our services, where our Quality management is subject to be an ongoing development and improvement process. Being an ISO9002 Certified company we aim to be the regional leader in the arena of International Shipping and Offshore support services

India

The Radiant Shipping Limited (RSL), a closely held public limited company, was incorporated in 1999. The company owns 5 bulk cargo carriers, which are deployed on overseas trade routes. The turnover of RSL for FY1999-2000 was Rs. 160.54 million.

Baltimore,, MD, United States

Ramsay, Scarlett & Co., Inc., one of the oldest transportation service companies in the United States, has built a reputation for reliability and stability in the expanding and complex business of international trade and shipping. Founded in 1880 as Patterson, Ramsay & Company, steamship agents, the company soon added stevedoring and terminal services along the Baltimore waterfront for its customers. Ramsay, Scarlett grew as global commerce increased and, as America became the world's busiest supplier and consumer of goods, the company expanded its Baltimore operations and established facilities in Norfolk, Virginia. Its present services include bulk cargo stevedoring, warehousing, distrubution and transloading, local and over-the-road trucking, inter- and intraport container drayage, and travel agency services.

Athens,, Greece

Safe Bulkers is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly grain, iron ore and coal, along worldwide shipping routes for some of the world's largest consumers of marine drybulk transportation services.

Saint John,, New Brunswick, Canada

The Saint John Port Authority is a locally managed international seaport providing intermodal transportation links to a market of 100 million consumers. We believe productive and cost-effective cargo handling is the key to meeting customers' individual needs. The Port of Saint John is one of the oldest and most active seaports on the Atlantic seaboard, handling an average of 25 million metric tonnes of cargo annually. We handle diverse breakbulk cargo such as forest products and steel; containerized cargo; and bulk cargo such as petroleum, potash, and salt. Located on the Bay of Fundy, the Port of Saint John has 27 berthing facilities and a docking front of 3865 metres. We are also known for low tariffs and we even provide market information and assistance at no charge. An independent and locally operated Canada Port Authority, the Port of Saint John is a modern transportation centre ready to navigate your way to international markets. Whether you are looking to import or export, Saint John is your Port of Call.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

* Saqr Port Authority offers the most competitive rates in the GULF region. * Customers Requirements fully met. * High Quality Equipment & Operators. * Our loading & discharge rates for bulk cargo are the fastest in the UAE. * Saqr Port Handles containers, general cargo, ro-ro, bulk, heavy lifts (up to 18 tones) sea/ air and transhipment at competitive rates. * Saqr Port accommodates vessels up max. of 60,000 tones dead wt. Total length of quay is 1,800 m. Also accommodates ships up to 12 m. drafts. * Saqr Port supplies vessels with bunker, FW. crew change, chandlery service and diving.

Glyfada, Athens, Greece

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., the successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp., is a Marshall Islands corporation with its executive offices in Athens, Greece. The Company is engaged in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carriers.

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

Taiwan

Sincere Navigation Corporation is the largest bulk cargo company in Taiwan.

Chicago,, IL, United States

Soros Associates, an innovative and award winning international consulting engineering firm, specializes in Port Development, Offshore Terminals, Transportation and Cargo Handling Systems. Soros Associates offers a complete range of engineering and project management services, from feasibility analysis and environmental permitting through design, construction management and start-up. In the last 25 years, the firm has completed over 700 port assignments in the United States and in over 70 countries. Soros Associates has been responsible for many of the innovations and advances in the state-of-the-art bulk port technology. Soros Associates has developed computer software for the analysis of ports, terminals and transportation systems. The software simulates the operations of any port, including the effects of ship arrivals, equipment capacities, weather, labor practices; complex handling systems in combination with the operation of railroads, trucks, ships and inventory levels at a terminal; and macro transportation systems from product source to destination. The experience of the firm includes computer simulation of over 90 port and transport systems around the world.

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

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Vancouver, WA, United States

Diversified inland transportation company specializing in carriage of dry and liquid bulk cargoes on the Columbia and Snake River systems in the USA Pacific Northwest.

Oslo, Norway

Shipping on Demand The Western Bulk Group was established in Norway in 1982 as a ship owner and operator. Today, Western Bulk is a global shipping company controlling approximately 60 handymax vessels, specialising in Ocean Transportation. Western Bulk concentrates on handymax bulkcarriers in the dry bulk cargo sector, utilising modern vessels. The Group has 3 commercial operating offices located in Oslo, Melbourne and Seattle respectively, as well as Representative Offices in New Orleans, Houston and Concepcion Bay, Chile.

Jupiter,, FL, United States

One of the world's leading project carriers, specializing in transportation of: * RoRo * breakbulk cargo * structural steel * pipe * construction equipment * agricultural equipment * trailers * yachts * boats * oil well supplies * cement batch plants * portable asphalt plants * automobiles Operating the trade's most unique and versatile fleet of multi-purpose, RoRo / LoLo vessels, transporting out-of-gauge and hard to handle cargoes is our specialty.

Stamford,, CT, United States

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