Maritime Directory

London, England, United Kingdom

International Salvage Union (ISU) member companies provide essential services for the world's maritime and insurance communities. Members are engaged in marine casualty response, pollution defence, wreck removal, cargo recovery, towage and related activities.

London, United Kingdom

ITOPF is a non-profit making organisation, funded by the vast majority of the world's shipowners. We devote considerable effort to a wide range of technical services, the most important of which is responding to oil spills. Our technical advisers have attended on-site at over 450 spills in more than 85 countries.

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

KASEL SALVAGE IS AN INTERNATIONAL SALVAGE COMPANY, BASED IN SINGAPORE. OWNS AND OPERATES FLOATING SHEERLEGS "KINGPIN", SALVAGE/ACCOMMODATION BARGE "WALDTRAUT" INCLUDING AHTS TUGS.

Piraeus,, Greece

MARINE SALVAGE AND TOWAGE CONTRACTORS FIRE FIGHTING TUGOWNERS EMERGENCY RESPONSE MARINE SAFETY SHIPOWNERS PIRAEUS SHIPPING OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS WRECK REMOVAL

St. John's,, NL, Canada

Marine Atlantic Inc is a Canadian Federal Crown corporation that operates ferries across the Cabot Strait between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada, according to contracts in place with Transport Canada. The ferries operate year-round on the 100 nautical mile route between Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia and during the summer on the 280 nautical mile route between Argentia, Newfoundland and North Sydney. In 1999, the company's vessels transported 432,000 passengers, 134,000 passenger vehicles and 76,000 commercial vehicles on the Port aux Basques run and 46,000 passengers, 16,000 passenger vehicles and 500 commercial vehicles on the Argentia run. This represents an 8% increase over 1998 for passenger vehicles on the Port aux Basques run, an 11% increase on the Argentia run and an 8% increase in commercial vehicles. This follows strong growth in both 1998 and 1997. Marine Atlantic experienced its third consecutive record-traffic year in 2000, surpassing the half million-passenger level for the first time between Newfoundland and mainland Canada. Marine Atlantic carried 508,970 passengers in 2000, an increase of 7% over the previous year. The company owns four ocean class vessels: The superferry MV Caribou was built at the Davie shipyard in Levis and entered service in 1986 on the Port aux Basques run. It is 179 m long, has a GRT of 27,212 tonnes, and can carry over 1000 passengers and 350 autos or an equivalent number of trucks. All vehicle space is high headroom. The vessel operates at over 20 knots, has fin stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, roll-through loading and a ‘1a super’ ice class hull. The MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood is a sistership to the Caribou and entered service in 1990. It operates during the winter to Port aux Basques and during the summer to both Port aux Basques and Argentia. The MV Atlantic Freighter was built in Asia in 1978 and was acquired for the Port aux Basques run in 1988 mainly to carry trailers without drivers, containers and dangerous commodities. The vessel is not a passenger ferry. It is 151 m long, has a GRT of 5466 and can carry 75 trailers. The MV Leif Ericson began operation on the Port aux Basques run on June 2, 2001. It has a GRT of 18,523 tonnes and will carry 500 passengers and up to 300 autos or 75 trucks at 17 knots. As with the superferries, it has two high headroom decks and roll-through loading. It also has stabilizers, bow thrusters and an ice-class hull. A strength of the company is its well trained workforce. Peak season employment will be in the range of 1100 employees at shore locations and aboard the vessels. The person-year equivalent will be about 900. In 2000, customer revenues grew by more than 3 percent over the previous year, while an increase in spending was also reported. The company has no debt. As per the contract with Transport Canada, a Federal subsidy is granted to cover any shortfall. The company's vessel operations are certified according to the International Safety Management Code, which ensures highest level discipline relating to safety matters and pollution prevention. Management functions of the company are found in three locations. The head office, including the President and CEO, public relations, auditing, and corporate council are located in St. John's, Newfoundland. The finance, accounting, computer systems and risk management functions are located in Port aux Basques. The operations management, human resources, purchasing, marine technical, and safety functions are located in North Sydney. Terminal operations, maintenance, reservations, and stores are located in both North Sydney and Port aux Basques. The company and its predecessor companies have operated ferries across the Cabot Strait for over 100 years. Until recently, the company also operated ferries to and from Prince Edward Island, across the Bay of Fundy and into the US and to / from and along the Labrador coast. With a new focus and new resources, the company's staff looks forward to effectively meeting customer transportation needs to and from Newfoundland.

Detroit, MI, United States

Full service environmental company specializing in 24-hour emergency spill response and vessel fendering and lightering services.

Seattle, WA, United States

Marine Response Alliance LLC (MRA LLC), a limited liability company formed by Crowley Marine Services, Inc., Marine Pollution Control Corp., and Titan Maritime LLC, provides access to the equipment, personnel, and network of subcontractors to respond to vessel emergencies within hours of notice of a request for service. Emergency response services include OPA 90 requirements for rescue towing, lightering, salvage, fendering, and firefighting. MRA LLC is qualified as the Designated Contractor for OPA 90 compliance, and as the Salvage Company required by the California Code of Regulations. The Member companies are listed by the International Group of P & I Clubs as approved contractors

Wellington, New Zealand

What is the New Zealand Shipping Federation ? An industry organisation representing New Zealand ship owners and operators, nationally and internationally. When did it start ? Founded in 1907 Why does it exist ? "To continue to develop and maintain a competitive, safe and environmentally responsible New Zealand Shipping industry" To Promote the participation of New Zealand shipping in coastal, Australasian, Pacific Rim and other international trades where appropriate. To foster safe, competitive, quality and customer oriented New Zealand shipping services. To represent New Zealand shipping to Government, Parliament, cargo interest, sector groups, the general public and appropriate international organisations. To promote and maintain industry standards for safety, training and environmental protection. To provide a clearing house for information relevant to the New Zealand shipping industry. To encourage the development of viable employment opportunities for New Zealanders in shipping. How Does it do it ? REPRESENTATION The New Zealand Shipping Federation is a Full Member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the international organisation of national shipowner association. The ICS is widely regarded as the principal voice of the shipping industry and has significant influence with the International Maritime Organisation. The Federation is also a Full Member of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), the international employers organisation for shipowners. The Intentional Labour Organisation (ILO) has specific sessions, every 8-10 years, devoted solely to Maritime matters. The New Zealand employers delegate to these sessions is normally the person nominated by the New Zealand Shipping Federation in conjunction with the Business New Zealand. New Zealand shipping interests are represented by the Federation on Government Committees such as the Ballast Water Advisory Group, the Oil Pollution Advisory Committee and the ad hoc committee set up to deal with various issues relating to the importation of pests. The Maritime New Zealand's Consultative Committee includes a member' of the Maritime Industry. Competenz is the industry training organisation for the maritime sector, and the Federation is a member of the maritime advisory group LOBBYING and ADVOCACY The preparation and presentation of submissions putting forward the shipping industry's perspective on a wide range of issues is a key part of the Federation’s work. This is targeted not only at Government, Select Committees and Ministers but also coalition and Opposition parties, Ministries, Government Departments and Agencies, Port Companies, Regional and District Councils, and other organisations. Submissions are made not only in response to proposals, but also proactively seeking changes and improvements, The Federation regularly appears before Select Committees. It also appears, where necessary, at local authority resource management hearings and occasionally in the Environment Court. Litigation is generally seen as a last resort, but one which will be pursued when necessary. LIAISON It is also important to maintain good and effective working relationships with the relevant agencies and organisations. The Ministry of Transport and Maritime New Zealand regularly consult the Federation at the early stages of policy development. Regular contact is maintained with other agencies such as Business New Zealand, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Maritime Law Association, other shipowners associations, Marine Transport Association, Association of Shipping Agents, Shippers Council, port companies, local authorities, other transport organisations, universities and polytechnics. The Federation has a special relationship with the Australian Shipowners Association, particularly in relation to international matters. This relationship is increasingly relevant as issues relating to Trans Tasman trade arise on both sides of the Tasman. INFORMATION The Federation disseminates information to members from international organisations such as IMO, ISF, ICS and ILO. It also provides information from Business new Zealandand other ship owner associations. It acts as a source of information for the media and the general public, and has a significant database of international agreements, conventions, resolutions and codes, as well as New Zealand legislation, regulations, rules and Polices. RESEARCH The Federation undertakes or commissions research identified by its Council as necessary or desirable. This often includes managing contracts with external providers. FORUM Facilities and services are provided to enable member companies to discuss matters of mutual interest, among themselves and with others. The facilities include a Wellington office suite from which to do business. The usual office services such as phone, fax and photocopies are readily available, as well as computer and extensive reference material.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Norbulk Shipping UK Ltd. evolved 17 years ago to continue the ship management activities originally established by a Norwegian Owner in the 1960's. The Company offers a full range of technical and consultancy services since its formation Norbulk has experienced steady growth through a proactive approach to safety, quality and technology. The Glasgow office is the operators centre responsible for the day to day technical, safety and crew management functions. The fully managed fleet of over 60 vessels consists of Refrigerated Cargo Vessels, Multi Purpose Container ships, Bulk, Crude, Chemical and Product Tankers. Norbulk has taken a leading role in developing Safety and Quality systems. One of the first managers to receive dual accreditation from DNV for Quality and Safety Management for Safe Operation and Pollution Prevention, since 1994 systems have been audited in compliance with the ISM codes, ISO 9002, and DNV's SEP program. An experienced pool of over 2000 seafarers is employed by Norbulk Manning Services. Officers and Rating s are mainly from Western Europe, FSU, Baltic States, India and the Philippines. Norbulk has taken a very active role in the training of cadets and promoting the skills of seafarers so vital to continuing high standards of future ship operations.

HORTEN, Norway

Founded in 1993, NOSCA – the Norwegian Oil Spill Control Association – is a non-profit cooperative of companies, R&D institutions and government pollution control authority

Oslo,, Norway

Ancón,, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama

GIJON, Asturias, Spain

Teaching & research in the maritime field. In the High nautical School of Gijón - University of Oviedo, The MAritime Field Investigation Group (MaFIG-UniOvi) is constituted.

Alexandria, VA, United States

PCCI is one of the leading firms in environmental and marine engineering providing expert planning, training, and management for oil and hazardous substance issues..compliance..public relations..risk management..worker safety..pollution prevention..cost control. PCCI will act quickly to provide solutions to your most pressing needs.

Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

SPECIALIZED SHIP SERVICES AROUND THE CLOCK IN ALL MAJOR SPANISH PORTS: Shipping Agents; Marine Consultants & Projects; Marine Repairs; Oily waste collection contractors; Oily pollution control boat (Puerto Oily); Claims Agents

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

RESOLVE Marine Group is a multi-faceted marine services group specializing in Marine Salvage, Fire & Hazard Response, and Wreck Removal worldwide. RESOLVE Marine Group is one of the top “Oil Pollution Act of 1990” (OPA 90) service providers in U.S. waters. With over 25 years experience in major marine salvage, RESOLVE projects, having been awarded and completed in open competition with other salvage majors, stand out as having a 100% success rate. Our trademark is rapid, professional response and customer satisfaction – we thrive on our solid relationships and returning customers. We have earned a reputation for tackling unique, complex, and challenging projects that other contractors shy away from. RESOLVE is a founding member of the American Salvage Association and a member of the International Salvage Union. RESOLVE’s in-house personnel includes a complete staff of salvage masters, naval architects, salvage engineers, divers, fire fighters, equipment operators and technicians.  RESOLVE maintains an extensive inventory of emergency response equipment in warehouses in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Mobile, AL; and Long Beach, CA, in addition to a fleet of floating assets. Our dive teams heavily complement our salvage efforts by providing underwater support in the way of hull inspections, underwater access fuel removal and underwater salvage and lightering preparation work. RESOLVE Marine Group is comprised of several independent companies including RESOLVE Towing and Salvage, Inc., RESOLVE Marine Services, Inc., and RESOLVE Fire and Hazard Response, Inc..

Goleta, CA, United States

RESON's SeaBat is the world's most popular line of multibeam sonar. SeaBat imaging and bathymetric sonars are available in a wide range of frequencies and depth ranges. RESON also offers complete integrated hydrographic survey systems; raw transducers and hydrophones; acoustic calibration systems; and high-power ultrasonics for industrial processes and pollution control.

Osaka,, Japan

Sasakura developed a new generation of plate type fresh water generators. Sasakura provides water makers of the submerged tube type, multiple effect type, two stage & multi stage flash type, reverse osmosis type and vacuum vapor compression type for various applications.

Freedom, Maine, United States

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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.

St. Louis, MO, United States

SKIMOIL, INC. is a specialty design/manufacturer and distributor of marine and industrial pollution control equipment and systems. We specialize in wastewater treatment and filtration, plus waste minimization or recycling of liquid/solids oily wastes, waste oils and other industrial waste streams. Our equipment reduces your waste disposal and operating costs.

Paarden Eiland 7405, Cape Town, South Africa

Smit Pentow Marine offers its Clients a broad scope of specialist marine services, including ocean towage, salvage and marine emergency response, offshore oilfield support and oil pollution control. Offshore tanker terminal operations provide a single point of responsibility facility. In-port bunker delivery provides shops with marine fuels and lubricants. Underwater technical services and support, as wellas ship management and maintenance services.

London, United Kingdom

The Society of Maritime Industries is the voice of the UK's maritime business sector promoting and supporting suppliers of equipment and services for all types of commercial and naval ships, ports and terminals infrastructure, offshore oil & gas, and pollution prevention, control and clean-up.

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.