Maritime Directory

Stamford, Connecticut (CT), United States

Nautical Charts & Cruising Guides, Marine Electronics, Plotting & Weather Software, & Boating Safety Gear for Power & Sail

Lappeenranta,, Finland

Larox Flowsys Oy is a manufacturer of Larox pinch valves operating worldwide as a leading supplier in its core businesses. Larox valves are used in aggressive and abrasive process conditions in various industries including mining, pulp & paper, chemical, energy, steel, cement and waste water treatment. Larox Flowsys Oy is the only pinch valve manufacturer with certified ISO9001 quality system. The certification is a certified proof that Larox valves comply with the customers’ quality requirements. Larox Flowsys Oy has manufacturing facilities in Lappeenranta, Finland and in Linthicum, Maryland. Our sales network covers over 50 countries worldwide.

Ridderkerk,, Netherlands

Machine Support has long involvement in the mounting and alignment of machinery and associated measuring tasks. The company has uniquely combined experience with clever engineering and the use of new technologies. Machinery mounting products from Machine Support iclude: the Vibracon SM - an adjustable, self-levelling and re-usable chock; Epocast 36 and Steelshim shim kits.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Marine Press is an International Admiralty Chart Agent located in Montreal, Canada. We supply our world wide clients with charts - paper & electronic - , books and publications from many countries and organizations, e.g. I.M.O., NOAA and UKHO. Our focus is 1st class service, value-for-money and innovative solutions to help the mariner at sea. With our extensive range of products – our clients get a partner with integrated services for all the needs of Nautical products and services: • Corrected US & Canadian charts. Tracings also available. • Print-on-demand US Lists of Light. Saving the time of doing corrections. • Digitrace – Notice to Mariners via e-mail. The most advanced, modern and complete system for digital Notice to Mariners & tracings for ALL your charts – BA, US & more. No need for expensive special equipment/receivers. Developed in 1996 and now at version 4.5. We take the official info from the Hydrographic Offices, compare with the ship’s index, compress & encrypt the file. On board you get a weekly e-mail with only relevant info regarding your charts & publications. Advantages:  Saving valuable time on-board  Increasing safety by receiving NTM without waiting several weeks  Ensuring quality through an ISO-certified supplier and an auditable system • Chart Catalogue. The large catalogue now in a convenient CD-format. Includes up-dates & new editions. Plan a route and get the list of charts needed.

Tulsa,, OK, United States

Noria Corporation is a primary source of information and training concerning engine and machinery lubrication and lubricants. Noria publishes magazines, books, papers and newsletters concerning the latest information and techniques in lubrication technology. Noria also conducts conferences and provides training programs and certifications in the field of lubrication. Noria has office in the USA, Latin-America, and the UK.

Easton,, Maryland, United States

Despite wholesale advances in electronics technology, paper remains the standard for marine charts. Ocean Charting Services simplifies staying compliant for Coast Guard inspections and internal audits by providing accurate weekly chart and publications updates.

Shelton,, WA, United States

OPP was founded by Atlas Holdings LLC, a Connecticut based private investment group, focused on specialty manufacturing businesses, and a team of former executives of forest product companies, including David Wang and Richard Yarbrough. Mr. Wang was a former Executive Vice President and Director of International Paper Company (“IP”). Mr. Yarbrough has held senior level positions at IP and Louisiana Pacific Company. On-site management includes former Simpson employees: Ben Horn, General Manager, Jim Langenberg, Production Manager, Jim Zmudka, Sales & Marketing Manager, Ken Pratt, Technical Director, and Eric Larsen, Controller. OPP's manufacturing facility is located in Shelton, Washington. It is the single largest overlay panel manufacturing facility, under a single roof, in the world. The site sits on approximately 25 acres adjoining Simpson Timber's sawmill operations. The manufacturing process includes the peeling and drying of veneer for our lay-up and press process plus an extensive finishing department, which includes a panel sander and film press for the production of our Two Step ® high quality overlay panels. We employ a Continuous Process Monitoring (CPM) in all our manufacturing process. OPP provides the world's largest selection of overlaid panels. We have a family of products to meet all the demanding requirements of the markets we serve. These markets include: Concrete Forming, Sign, Transportation and Industrial. OPP plans to continue the Simpson philosophy of cultivating long term mutually successful relationships with those who buy our products and those who supply our material needs. We are proud to have customer ties dating back many decades. Our success depends on their success, which requires that we have a clear understanding of their needs so that we can meet them by providing exceptional products and service. Another key is product development – coming up with new ideas to meet new needs. We are the only overlay panel manufacturer that has a full time staff devoted to product development.

Coos Bay, OR, United States

Coos Bay is the largest deep-draft coastal harbor between San Francisco Bay and Puget Sound, and is Oregon's second busiest maritime commerce center. The safest entrance bar on the Pacific Northwest coast, an experienced maritime labor force, and a short 15-mile channel help assure that inbound and outbound cargoes move rapidly and efficiently through the harbor's marine terminals to domestic and international markets. More than 65 deep-draft vessels and 120 cargo barges call the harbor annually, moving an average of 3 million tons of commodities. Exports include finished wood products, pulp and paper, various breakbulk shipments, bulk woodchips and logs. Inbound cargoes are semi-milled wood stocks, logs, and petroleum products.

Norway

Houston,, TX, United States

PennWell MAPSearch is an information provider to the oil, gas, electric and related industries. Information is published as paper map and CD-ROM products or licensed as either GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or CAD formats.

Glückstadt, Germany

The port of Glückstadt is situated at the international shipping line Elbe in the entry area of Hamburg and therefore it is an ideal location for regional bulk und general cargo traffic. The regional traffic is influent by the extensive hinterland. The port of Glückstadt provides different industrial branches like paper, cement and wood industry and a power station. It also handles agricultural good, including fertilizer, forage and crops.Because of its special position, the port of Glückstadt also represents a perfect transshipment location for direct direct transfer from seagoing vessels to barges or vice versa. Due to its big capacity, the crane is able to move heavy cargo as well. The facilities of the port of Glückstadt are aligned with these kinds of handling, but versatilely applicable.Proper facilities, modern equipment and qualified personnel guarantee an optimal, timesaving handling of cargo.

Berkeley,, CA, United States

PRES-SEAL is an extruded sealer in bead form on paper tape developed for fast, economical, high temperature sealing of boiler doors and access openings.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Private/Neutral Marketplaces – E-procurement software enables companies, organizations and government to establish private or neutral marketplaces enabling them to interact electronically with their vendors. • Electronic Procurement – E-procurement capabilities significantly increase efficiencies by streamlining paper flow and reducing time spent generating quotes. • Request for Quotes – Buyers can submit RFQ’s to multiple suppliers in minutes, assuring the best price for products purchased. • Direct Purchases – Buyers can purchase directly from preferred suppliers using direct purchase. • Folder Management – Frequently purchased items, or complex RFQ’s, can be stored to folders for later retrieval. • Tracking and Reporting – Buyers can track all expenditures using the software, resulting in immediate and long term cost savings. • Central Product Database - The purchasing engine, or Quick Select features a central database of hundreds of thousands of product descriptions, providing a standard set of information that both buyers and suppliers understand. • Quick Deployment – Using the central database of product descriptions buyers or suppliers can be up and running on the system within minutes. • Eliminates System Integration – Using the central product database, suppliers indicate which product descriptions they carry, eliminating the costly process of system integration. • Import/Export Utility to Accounting Packages – Accounting departments are able to capture the complete history for the company’s procurement expenditures and import the data into legacy accounting systems. • Creates Electronic Invoices/PO’s – E-procurement software reduces paper flow through the proprietary Master Tracking Document that creates matching invoices and purchase orders electronically. • Accounting Codes – Buyers can easily assign accounting codes to product descriptions on the site, eliminating the costly and time-consuming process of manually assigning codes. • Customer Relations Management – E-procurement software features an easy-to-use system for managing the exchange of important information between buyers and suppliers. This information is always kept with the purchase for future reference. • The Bottom Line – E-procurement can save companies up to 20% on purchasing by streamlining the procurement process.

ANTWERPEN, ANTWERPEN, Belgium

San Diego,, CA, United States

Over the last 20 years, SAIC has brought to market technologies that have truly moved the transportation industry forward.SAIC's team of transportation product developers, analysts, technicians, programmers and specialized engineers that integrate technologies with customer business processes to provide high-tech solutions. We pride ourselves on meeting any given challenge by developing and applying cutting-edge solutions for practical industry problems. SAIC offers a broad array of products, systems, and services that increase throughput, reduce paperwork, lower operating expenses, achieve consistently higher performance levels and enhance safety.

00530 Helsinki, Finland

We help Scandinavian and EU companies to inter Middel East markets through SCB profetional business networks.

Oyster Bay, NY, United States

Sealift Inc. is a privately held company, incorporated in New York, established in 1975. Originally Sealift was a shipbrokerage house specializing in paper, rice, general cargo and operating breakbulk liner services to the Mediterranean and from Brazil. Today, the Company owns and operates a fleet of ten U.S. Flag, ocean-going ships; most of these vessels operate in our U.S. Flag Liner Service to world wide destinations. We are one of the largest ocean transportation contractors for U.S. Government Food Aid cargoes. All operations, chartering, engineering, crewing, IT and accounting are handled by the Oyster Bay, New York office. Sealift's assets are its people and their skills. Everyone plays an important role and adheres to the highest professional standards. The company is ISM approved and ISO9002 certified. Sealift Inc. is dedicated to providing our employees a safe and healthy workplace and avoiding damage to the marine environment and company property. Sealift Inc. is committed to delivering the highest level of quality service as is indicated by the continued satisfaction of our customers. By adhering to the Sealift Management System and with the assistance of all employees afloat and ashore, Sealift Inc. fulfills its policy goals, strives to improve the quality of service, maintains safe, pollution-free ship operating practices, establishes safeguards against all identified risks and endeavors to improve the safety and quality management skills of all employees.

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.

New Zealand

Greenville, SC, United States

The Cline Company has provided engineered solutions and quality products to the paper, steel, marine and general industrial markets for over 50 years. Our success has been accomplished by the Cline Company's design, manufacture, and distribution of universal shafts, gear couplings, metal couplings, fluid couplings, clutches, brakes, friction material, seal strips, and other products for industry provided out of a customer service-driven mentality. Founded in 1948, the Cline Company currently operates out of a 60,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina, and is staffed by 60 employees committed to providing superior products and customer service. This commitment includes answers to questions and delivery of product according to our customers' timetable. The Cline Company was built on delivering solutions to its customers and we continue with that same philosophy today. We believe that responsiveness to customer needs and on-time delivery are central to producing a product that is quality assured and satisfaction guaranteed - whether the customer orders 1 or 1,000 items. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected not only by the quality of our products and service, but in the manner in which we do business. Comprehensive Technical Service From site visits to phone consultations, the Cline Company supports its products with the appropriate technical expertise. Our time-proven approach to routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and trouble-shooting saves you time and money. Dependable Repair Programs Often the best value presents itself in the repair of existing drive shafts, clutches, brakes, and other industrial components. The Cline Company has highly skilled, experienced design and manufacturing professionals and state of the art equipment to inspect and evaluate the existing part or assembly, report with recommendations and enact the necessary repairs or replacement, all in a timely manner. In many instances the returned product can be economically repaired at a fraction of the cost of new product. Emergency Service We know that downtime can cost thousands of dollars. That is why we offer emergency support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to minimize the downtime that can occur from the unusual problem. We can also arrange dedicated transportation services to deliver the product as quickly and as effeciently as possible. For after hours assistance, call us at 800.235.6371 for referral to a Cline Company employee ready to help you. Cline Products We have patented products that solve problems within specific applications such as proprietary copper alloy clutch and brake drums, carbon fiber drive shafts for long spans, special companion flanges, quick disconnect couplings, torque limiting devices, and many other specialty products. Our ability to engineer and manufacture innovative solutions sets the Cline Company apart from the rest. Engineering Downtime is costly and time consuming if applications and components have been incorrectly engineered. The Cline Company's extensive in-house engineering capabilities, including computer aided design (CAD) software and equipment, selection programs, design and drafting services assure that the Cline Company has the complete set of tools and skills necessary to service our customers' needs. Our Mission Statement We strive to create an innovative environment in which our customers, employees, and suppliers work together to build a successful partnership. We are committed to providing cost effective solutions, outstanding services, and quality products. We continuously improve our efforts to maximize customer satisfaction, enhance value, and expand business opportunities.

Houston,, TX, United States

The Hendrix Group specializes in preventing, investigating, and solving problems involving mechanical and corrosion-related failures of equipment, components, and products. An important component of our services is helping clients extend equipment life and prevent failures by assisting with materials selection for new processes and new plant construction. Improving quality processes and equipment reliability through development of fabrication standards and specifications, equipment inspection programs and vendor audits forms a third leg in helping clients reduce capital and maintenance costs. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies in the chemical, refining, oil & gas, and pulp & paper industries, to the insurance/legal community, to companies involved in manufacturing and in providing engineering and construction services. Our experience in metallurgical engineering is supported by a network of consulting associates in related engineering disciplines, including mechanical and civil engineering. These associations permit us to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving, enabling us to provide a range of engineering services to clients.

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

Andover,, MA, United States

WSI Corporation is the world's leading provider of weather-driven solutions for professionals in the aviation, media and energy markets as well as to multiple federal and state government agencies. WSI's headquarters are in Andover, Massachusetts, USA. A European Regional HQ office is located in Birmingham, England. WSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., 150 W. Brambleton Ave.; Norfolk, VA 23510-2075; USA (Ph:+1-757-446-2010; Fx:+1-757-446-2489) "The Weather Channel", a 24-hour weather network, is seen in over 85 million U.S. households. Its Web site, weather.com, attracts over 450 million page views per month, and is consistently ranked among the top TV-related Web sites by Nielsen/NetRatings. The Weather Channel also operates Weatherscan (local weather 24/7 for digital cable), The Weather Channel Radio Network, The Weather Channel Newspaper Services and is the leading weather information provider for emerging technologies. This includes broadband and interactive television applications, with wireless weather products accessible through high-speed Internet services, phones, pagers, Palm Pilots, and other personal digital assistants. The Weather Channel is owned by Landmark Communications, Inc., a Norfolk, Virginia-based, privately held media company.

Newport News, VA, United States