Maritime Directory

Bellevue, WA, United States

Temporary Staffing of Marine Personnel in Engineering and Administration for Shipyards, Design Offices, Government or other Marine oriented organizations.

San Diego,, CA, United States

SAIC produces innovative solutions to problems faced by U.S. and foreign government agencies, state and local law enforcement organizations, and private industry. We provide both standard and custom-designed products to support efforts in counterterrorism, corporate security, contraband detection, narcotics interdiction and explosive ordnance disposal.

Washington,, DC, United States

SOCP is a membership organization ($5000 annually)comprised of US based ship operators, ship managers, maritime training and educational institutions, maritime labor, maritime product and service suppliers, government and other maritime organizations. Its purpose is to bring these organizations together to work in partnership to solve common ship operations problems and to develop products to satisfy the common needs of the members. The membership has grown from 5 members at inception in 1993 to 43 members currently.

San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

ShipVertical Internet Group, Inc. ("ShipVertical") is a Vertical Marketplace that unites business partners in the shipping industry to transform the supply chain management globally. ShipVertical offers innovative, complete, customized e-commerce solutions to all maritime businesses. Organizations involving ship owners and ship operators/managers to manufacturers, distributors, brokers, agents, intermediaries and suppliers are invited to capitalize on the unique opportunity and enjoy unprecedented benefits in a number of different areas including marketing, sales, procurement, distribution and delivery

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

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.

New London, Connecticut, United States

The Thames Maritime Coalition has wide membership, comprising of any member of the Thames River maritime community with an interest in the safety, security, environmental well being, recreational uses and commercial viability of the Thames River. This includes local pilots, harbormasters, state and federal regulatory agencies, vessel agents, pilots, facility operators, shipyards, fishermen, longshoremen, educational/research organizations, yacht/beach clubs, and ferry, tug and charter boat operators.

Madrid, Spain

Spanish Shipowners' Association (ANAVE) represents shipping companies operating merchant ships over 100 GT in Spain, maintaining contacts with national and international maritime organizations.

Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada

The Chamber of Maritime Commerce (CMC) was founded 42 years ago to represent the interests of marine industry stakeholders who rely on efficient and competitive marine transportation services. Today, our membership today is comprised of more than 120 organizations. CMC, with a membership comprised of major Canadian and U.S. corporations, is focused on building strong industry-government partnerships, achieving modal equality, and promoting the environmental and safety benefits of the marine mode. In bringing together all sectors of the economy that rely on a cost efficient marine transportation industry, CMC is able to present a strong voice to address marine related legislation and issues that ultimately affect the competitiveness of our members. Our advocacy efforts extend to Canadian federal and provincial governments as well as to U.S. federal and state agencies and governments.

Los Angeles,, CA, United States

The Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports is a new coalition of environmental, labor, faith-based, community and public-health organizations working to promote sustainable trade at the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports.

Bridgeport,, CT, United States

The Glacier Society is a non-profit 501-(c)3 Educational Foundation dedicated to the restoration and operation of the USS/USCGC Glacier in honor of all who served in the exploration of the North and South Poles.

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

Bunkyo-ku,, Tokyo, Japan

Since 1921 JSE has been serving the shipping industry in such ways as administrating maritime arbitration, drafting and promulgating maritime contract forms, publishing in-depth analysis on shipping and logistics in the form of monthly magazine"KAIUN", and providing electronic shipping data bases. More than 450 companies (and organizations) join and support us in day-to-day activities in an effort to promote both domestic and international maritime transactions Needless to say, up-to-date and accurate information is indispensable to successfully run a business enterprise. This is particularly so in world-wide shipping circles. With more than 450 members JSE has served all aspects of the maritime industry.

New York,, NY, United States

The Liberian Shipowners Council was formed in 1974 as a not for profit New York Corporation. Its founding members came from different maritime centers located around the globe, but all had the common denominator of operating ships of all types under the Liberian flag. They also had a desire that the Liberian Maritime Program should represent the highest standards of safety and professionalism. From the outset the LSC worked closely with the ship register to promote more comprehensive vessel inspections, higher technical standards, and industry safety programs. In the late 1970's the LSC enhanced its independence with the establishment of a separate Secretariat office in New York City and the hiring of a full time General Secretary. The Organization grew in numbers and influence during the 1980's and 1990's during which time it came to represent the solitary voice of open registry owners. As a shipowners association the LSC obtained eligibility to join the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Shipping Federation. Both these organizations represent the voice of the maritime industry on technical as well as labor matters at the IMO. Shortly after LSC's formation it joined both Associations and today continues to be one of their largest and most active supporters. During its twenty-seven years of activity the LSC has been a strong advocate for the IMO and the open registry system. It has led the way in the struggle against organizations like the ITF and UNCTAD who wish to eliminate this choice for shipowners. Today the LSC continues to promote the highest technological and safety standards at IMO and in the Liberian Flag, while opposing efforts to diminish the ability of shipowners to operate their ships in the most advantageous economic environment.

Norfolk,, VA, United States

Fairfax, VA, United States

The Propeller Club of the United States is a grassroots, non-profit organization, whose membership resides throughout the United States and the world. It is dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis. The Propeller Club aggressively promotes the maritime industry through many of its programs and partnering with other similar organizations. Our goal is to educate legislators and the public as to the importance and necessity of all waterborne commerce. Please explore our website to learn more of The Propeller Clubs objectives and activities.

Arlington,, VA, United States

The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) is an international non-profit scientific, professional and educational organization. RTCM members are organizations (not individuals) that are both non-government and government. Although started in 1947 as a U.S. government advisory committee, RTCM is now an independent organization supported by its members from all over the world. We keep our members informed about regional and international maritime radionavigation and radiocommunication policy issues, regulatory changes, and technical standards development. Our Special Committees provide a forum in which government and non-government members work together to develop technical standards and consensus recommendations in regard to issues of particular concern.

London, United Kingdom

Thomas Miller P&I Ltd manages the UK P&I Club, one of the largest mutual marine protection and indemnity organizations, insuring over 100 million tonnes of ships worldwide.

Deerfield Beach,, FL, United States

U.S. Maritime Institute provides professional training, flag-state inspections, and business improvement services through the transfer and application of knowledge. USMI has trained people worldwide and provided specialized on-site training and consulting to major maritime organizations. Our goal remains the same: to develop solutions to your most important business concerns and incorporate these solutions into cost-effective systems. The ideas and principles we stress in our services are those by which we live as a company. Our abilities are internationally recognized by Flag Administrations, Classification Societies, and Port State Controls. We have achieved and maintained a quality management system according to ISO 9001 for the design and delivery of our training courses, one of the only companies of our type to accomplish this. USMI's expert trainers and consultants have an average of 20 years industry experience, and most have held senior posts with leading companies, both shipboard and shoreside. Through public courses, consulting, flag-state inspections, and on-site training, they have helped companies and individuals improve business performance and profitability.

Hants, United Kingdom

SMDG e.V. is a registered non-profit association and official UN/CEFACT User Group dedicated to standardizing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages for the maritime container business, serving shipping lines, container terminals, and related maritime organizations.

Hauppauge,, NY, United States

Video Inspection Solutions Zistos is committed to the design, manufacture and sale of leading edge, video inspection solutions that enhance the safety and effectiveness of tactical, rescue and search efforts. We feel it is our distinct privilege to have as our primary customer base those organizations dedicated to serving and protecting the public. We further ensure your needs and expectations are fully satisfied by promptly turning customer requests for new and enhanced uses of our products into practical solutions. As the need for portable vision systems continues to grow, so too will Zistos by continuing to serve and expand in the markets that rely upon our unique solutions.

Jefferson,, LA, United States

Zito Companies are internationally recognized for service, quality, and integrity in serving all your worldwide marine shipping industry requirements