Maritime Directory

Houston, TX, United States

Manufacturer's of the original Ram Nek and Maritape hatch cover tapes

Lemont,, IL, United States

Barge towing Fleeting services Movement of dry bulk commodities by barge Barge terminal services on the upper Illinois River Shipyard services

Kolkata, India

The India Steamship Company Limited (ISS) was incorporated in 1928. The company has been promoted by K. K. Birla Group of Companies. The promoter's stake in the company is presently at 45.69 per cent. The company was traditionally in liner shipping business, with its main areas of operations being at UK/ Continent and former USSR. However, with the disposal of general cargo vessel by next year, the company will be engaged fully in the carriage of dry bulk and wet cargo. The subsidiaries of ISS are: ISS Shipping Services Limited ISS Shipping & Trading Services Limited ISS Holding Limited The turnover of ISS for FY1999-2000 was Rs. 482.2 million. Future plan The ISS intends to sell/scrap M. V. Indian Goodwill during the 1st half of year 2001 and acquire a Panamax bulk carrier before the close of year 2001.

Hong Kong, China

The IndoChina Ship Management Group provides a full range of technical ship management and crewing services from offices in Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Connecticut. The Group manages over 70 ships including large and small dry bulk carriers, clean and dirty oil tankers, chemical carriers, LPG vessels, car carriers, passenger vessels, reefers and other specialised tonnage. In light of the importance of ship management quality systems, IndoChina Ship Management maintains ISM accreditations with all major flag states. The IndoChina Group is jointly owned by Pacific Basin and Jardine Matheson.

Limassol,, Cyprus

Principally a shipowning company, ISN has also expanded into third party management for a small number of European and Asian owners. ISN technically manages a fleet of 50 owned vessels, which consist mainly of dry bulk and breakbulk vessels. The fleet consists of a different series of vessels of 23.000 DWT Bulk Carriers, 31.000 DWT Bulk Carriers, 17.800 DWT and 8,000 DWT Multi-purpose Tweendeckers, 37.000 DWT Lakers, as well as a number of smaller vessels, all trading on a worldwide scale. In addition to its owned fully managed vessels, ISN partly manages an additional fleet of 70 ships on a crew management basis. In order to cover the different time zones as efficiently as possible and in order to have closer contact with the ships trading in the respective area, ‘satellite’ technical offices have been set-up in New Orleans/USA, Manila/The Philippines, Gdynia/Poland and Auckland/New Zealand. ISN employs more than 2,500 seafarers on board its ships, with another 1000 seafarers on leave and has its own fully owned training school in Manila, in which seafarers are being extensively educated and trained. The company has moved into its own headquarters that were completed in 1997 and presently employs a shore staff of 91 skilled professionals. Dedicated to safety and quality, ISN is determined to keep Navigating Ahead!

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), the youngest and most modern major port of India, was commissioned in 1989 with a land area of 2,500 hectares. The port was initially envisaged to relieve traffic off the Mumbai port and serve as a hub port for the Western region. With highly automated operations and developed infrastructure for bulk and container traffic, JNPT has emerged as the gateway port to modern India and has become the most favoured port to the maritime trade of Western region. The all weather tidal port is located in between the islands of Nhava and Sheva on the West Coast of the country and shares the common harbour channel with Mumbai port and Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal. The vast back up area of the port is ideally suited for future maritime requirements. The water front infrastructure stretched over 54 sq. Kms, JNPT has strong potential to develop additional facilities as per demand. Future plan JNPT has already drawn up developmental projects and accordingly started working. The port has planned to become the first container transhipment hub of the country, attracting fourth or fifth generation mother vessels by deepening the approach channel at an estimated investment of Rs 6.0 billion within the next three years. Jawaharlal Nehru Port authority has earmarked Rs 4.8 billion for development of infrastructure facilities of 'B' and 'C' class chemicals in the tank farm area, additional port crafts, infrastructure facilities for vehicle exporters, warehouses for storage of dry bulk cargo, cold storage facility and container stacking yard. It is also contemplating the idea of developing additional berths for handling of agri-products, ores, vehicles, steel scrap and sponge iron products.

Izmir, Turkey

Douglaston,, New York, United States

Knickerbocker Maritime (KM) specializes in commercial shipping projects in the tanker, dry bulk and ship management areas. Knickerbocker Maritime's goal is to assist individuals and companies in achieving commercial and operational excellence by applying proactive and high quality processes as replacements or refinements within the existing structure. Projects for market development incorporate improvements and identification of markets and trades that particularly fit the client. Owners or other customers interested in technical ship management can benefit from Knickerbocker Maritime's unique view on technical ship management and how it fits into the maritime industry. KM can show owner's how to reduce their daily operating costs, using their current ship management arrangement, by gaining better control on the planning and operation of the fleet. KM's experience in virtually all aspects of technical ship management both within the SM environment and outside parties such as suppliers, crewing agencies, shipyards, Classification societies, etc. provides a balanced and complete approach to the customer's request.

St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Dry bulk, Project/Heavy Lift Cargoes, marine advisory

Doha,, Qatar

National Shipping & Marine Services offers its clientele full range of shipping services solution representing the following trades: Container Lines; Dry Bulk Cargo Carriers; Tankers & Product Carriers; Car Carriers;Passenger & Naval Ships. A company with a positive progressive attitude and a keen interest to generate new business not only for the company itself, but also for our existing and potential clients. National Shipping & Marine Services can serve ship owners, chaterers, & its clients locally, as well as globally or as part of a long term strategy. Individual attention by the entire team, ensures quick turnaround of vessels and equipment which benefits all with cost effective operations. Communication Channel is open 24 hours. Focus is on reduction of cargo claims & claims handling.

Norway

Nomadic Shipping AS is a Norwegian shipping, chartering, and freight consultancy company established in 1988, specializing in dry bulk, reefer, and project cargo markets, providing ship brokerage, commercial ship management, and consultancy services.

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

Ocean Bulk Shipping, Dubai, was established in 1997 as a limited liability Company to carry on the business of Shipping and the activities include Ship broking, Ship Management, Agency, Freight Forwarding, Bunkering etc. Thus, established only a few years ago, Ocean Bulk Shipping may be a new entrant into this area, but, the people behind the Organization are old hands in the profession having vast experience in Shipping and Shipping related activities. In reality, the Firm was established at the behest of Shipowners / Traders (Charterers) who were friendly with the people behind this incorporation, especially with the M.D., Mr. O.V. Babu who started his Shipping Career in Dubai in early 80's and was associated with big trading houses for movement of their dry bulk ( sulphur, urea, MOP and the like ) of various origins primarily to Indian sub continent and to various other destinations. This afforded him and his colleagues who joined hands with him excellent contacts with Shipowners / Charterers worldwide who were only too keen to be involved with these experience people who were familiar to them and hence, to cater to their interest and requirements on personalized basis, the Firm 'Ocean Bulk Shipping' was incorporated as a limited liability Company.

New York, NY, United States

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. is a market leader in global energy transportation services. The Company owns and operates an International Flag and U.S. Flag fleet of 136 vessels (106 operating vessels and 30 under construction aggregating 13.5 million deadweight tons) that transport crude oil, petroleum products and dry bulk commodities throughout the world.

Falkenburg, Sweden

Falkenbergs Terminal AB offers efficient cargo handling, logistics, and storage services with modern equipment and extensive experience, specializing in dry bulk handling and third-party logistics.

Kotka, Finland

Port of HaminaKotka is the largest multipurpose port in Finland, serving as a key hub in Europe and the Baltic Sea region with services for containers, RoRo, bulk cargo, and international cruise ships.

Ayr, Great Britain (Uk)

Situated on the west coast of Scotland at the entrance to the Firth of Clyde, the Port of Ayr is ideally placed to serve Scotland’s industrial and agricultural lowlands. The port benefits from an excellent communications network, with motorway and rail systems providing easy access to the rest of the UK and beyond. The port offers considerable experience in handling a wide range of cargoes, including dry bulks, forest products and scrap metal, and is also recognised as a major supply base for the offshore industry. Ayr is becoming an increasingly popular port-of-call for cruise liners, with its close proximity to some of Scotland’s best known attractions.

Corpus Christi, TX, United States

The Port of Corpus Christi is a major U.S. port handling crude oil, natural gas, grain, wind energy components, and other cargo with extensive facilities and logistics support.

Dundee, Scotland, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Dundee is located on the north side of the river Tay estuary on the East Coast of Scotland. Forth Ports is the Competent Harbour Authority for the river Tay. This naturally sheltered location is the reason why the Port of Dundee can trace its history back over 800 years. Dundee is an all weather, all year port which provides facilities 24 hours a day. A major Scottish Port, and the most northerly owned by Forth Ports PLC, Dundee provides a wide range of industries with first class facilities backed up with a professional and efficient service.

Point Comfort, TX, United States

The Calhoun Port Authority in Point Comfort, TX provides deep-draft access to global markets, specializing in petrochemical, crude oil, break bulk, liquid and dry bulk cargo transportation.

Redwood City, CA, United States

The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port in South San Francisco Bay, offering berths for dry bulk, liquid bulk, and project cargoes, along with recreational opportunities and access to San Francisco Bay.

Lisboa, Portugal

Established in October 1984, PORTLINE is a limited liability company by shares operating mainly in national and international shipping. By applying a group concept, PORTLINE has focussed on the following areas: - Dry Bulk; - General Cargo (Conventional and Containerised); - Agency; - Forwarding; - Container Depot; - Ship Management; - Manning; - Ship Brokerage; - Chartering.

Dallas, Texas, United States

ST Services (ST) is one of the largest independent petroleum products and specialty liquids terminaling companies in the world. ST operates 48 terminals in 20 states‚ the District of Columbia‚ and the United Kingdom with a total storage capacity in excess of 35.6 million barrels (4‚500‚000 M3). ST’s 44 years of experience in the terminaling business handling a wide range of liquid materials including petroleum products‚ specialty chemicals‚ commodities‚ food grade products‚ and more recently dry bulk materials‚ qualifies ST as an industry leader.

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.

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Skaarup Chartering Corporation is one of the major independent ship brokerage companies in North America, covering both domestic and international markets for all types of dry bulk commodities.

Maroussi, Athens,, Greece

Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk's vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain and minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece. Its common stock and warrants trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols "SBLK" and "SBLKW" respectively. Currently, Star Bulk has an operating fleet of eleven dry bulk carriers, plus definitive agreements to acquire one Supramax dry bulk carrier and sell its Panamax dry bulk carrier. The total fleet of twelve vessels consists of three Capesize, one Panamax and eight Supramax dry bulk vessels with an average age of approximately 9.7 years and a combined cargo carrying capacity of approximately 1,033,850 deadweight tons.