Maritime Directory

Athens, Greece

OceanFreight Inc., is an owner and operator of both drybulk and tanker vessels that operate worldwide. OceanFreight owns a fleet of twelve vessels, comprised of six drybulk vessels (four Capesize, two Panamaxes), one Suezmax crude carrier tanker and five newbuilding Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC) with a combined deadweight tonnage of about 2 million tons. OceanFreight Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market where it trades under the symbol “OCNF”.

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.

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

Piraeus, Greece

POSIDONIA 2008: BREAKING ALL RECORDS Every two years the Greek shipowners welcome the international shipping community to Posidonia and extend their celebrated hospitality that makes participation a real pleasure. But exhibitors should be ready for serious discussions with corporate, technical and operations management taking a keen interest in their products and services. Posidonia is renowned not only for the networking opportunities and contacts made on the busy exhibition stands, but importantly for the number and value of deals concluded during the show. Posidonia is meeting the growing demand for exhibition space with the flexible and efficient facilities of the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre. For 2008 this will accommodate up to 27,500 sqm of exhibition space on one level, with easy access and no weight limitations on equipment and machinery exhibits. It will provide spacious car parking, a business centre, a seminar room and easy access to the international airport and to Piraeus and Athens city centres. In nearly 40 years Posidonia has grown to become the major maritime industry event. In 2006 over 16,000 buyers from 81 maritime nations, more than are represented at any other maritime event, visited over 1,600 exhibitors. In 2008 exhibitors will again benefit from Posidonia's unrivalled global reach.

Tampa, FL, United States

Laurence Soli-Con valves are solid-state-controlled, electric actuated, quick acting valves that provide reliable, safe and efficient operation at a greatly reduced current consumption, size, weight, heat rise, maintenance and cost, compared to conventional solenoid and motorized valves.

Brunswick,, Maine, United States

Facilities in Brunswick, Maine; Seguin, Texas; and Andover, England -- with a total of 157,000 square feet of manufacturing space and approximately 195 employees. Corporate Profile: Core Business: Engineered reinforcements for the composites industry, a $1.2 billion worldwide market. Products: BTI manufactures the broadest range of engineered reinforcements in the industry. Products are constructed with glass, carbon and Kevlar® in a variety of widths, weights and fiber orientations. Markets: Core: Marine, industrial, corrosion, and recreation; Growth: Oil and gas, wind energy, transportation, civil and marine infrastructure. Applications: Boats, snowboards, ballistic armor, railcars, wind blades, marine pilings and fenders, truck panels, bridges, storage tanks and offshore oil & gas production equipment and structures.

London, United Kingdom

SKS OBO Limited, Bermuda, is a joint venture company owned by subsidiaries of Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S, Norway(KGJS), and Compañia SudAmericana de Vapores S.A., Chile (CSAV). SKS OBO Limited controls 10 110,000deadweight and 1 96,000deadweight Ore-Bulk-Oil (OBO) Carriers. The concept of ships that are able to load both wet and dry cargoes is not new, however it has been refined in recent years to counter the operational shortcomings of earlier generations of such vessel. The criticisms levelled at older generations of OBOs have been answered one by one by the design of the vessels in the SKS fleet. Technical Management of the SKS fleet is handled by V.Ships Norway in Oslo. Commercial Management with Pine Limited in Bermuda, who through an agency agreement have appointed Pelican Shipping Limited in London as their Commercial Managers. KGJS has interests in other shipping companies, of which Gearbulk is probably the most well known. This makes possible certain economies of scale and a pool of knowledge in specific areas, of which SKS is able to take advantage. Both KGJS and CSAV are visionary companies with plans for the future. KGJS had ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea a further two OBO carriers of 121,000dwt as well as a number of 160,000dwt Suezmax tankers for delivery during 2003. These will be commercially managed by Pelican Shipping Limited alongside the SKS OBOs.

Stavanger,, Norway

Scana is an expanding Nordic industrial group with special competence in metallurgy and systems and services for the international mechanical engineering, shipping, oil and gas industry.

Mumbai, India

The Shahi Shipping Limited was incorporated in 1985 as a partnership firm promoted by Sarvesh Kumar Shahi and F. M. Koli. In 1990, the company was converted into a private limited company under the name "Shahi Shipping & Transport Private Limited". Later in 1993, it was made a Public Limited Company and its name changed to the present one. The present promoter of the company Sarvesh Kumar Shahi has a stake of 27 per cent in the company. The company is engaged in the following business activities namely: Supply operations Lighterage operations Container feeder services The company supplies fuel and potable drinking water to vessels anchored in Bombay harbor. Its lighterage operations involve handling of bulk chemicals at Bombay harbor and iron ore at Revedanda, South of Bombay. The company has also started container feeder services between Mumbai port and Jawaharlal Nehru port. The company owns a fleet of 27 vessels with a total deadweight tonnage of around 30,000 tonnes. The turnover of Shahi Shipping for FY1999-2000 was around Rs. 208 million. Future plan The future plans of Shahi Shipping Limited are: To set up shipbreaking unit for demolition of large vessels. To set up shipyard to build ships upto 10,000 DWT. The company has already acquired land for the shipyard at South of Mumbai. To develop minor ports on the East and West coast of India. The company is one of the short listed ones for building and operating Dighee port on the West Coast of Maharashtra. To purchase 10,000 containers over four year time period for using in the trading routes between India and Middle East, Far East and European continents.

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.

Greenwich,, CT, United States

Stolt Parcel Tankers is one of the largest operators of parcel tankers in the world, offering transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils and other specialty liquids. The company operates in excess of 140 tankers, totaling more than 2.5 million deadweight tons, in deep sea, regional and inland markets. liquids.

Chennai, India

TCI Seaways Limited, formerly a division of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), was incorporated in 1995 as an independent shipping company. The company is promoted by D. P. Agarwal. The other group companies are: Transport Corporation of India Limited XPS Cargo Services TCI Exim Private Limited Logisticsfocus.com TCI Logistics Limited TCI Foundation Island Finance Limited Transystem Logistics International Limited TCI Seaways Limited is mainly engaged in the shipping of Break Bulk and Container cargo between East Coast of India and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The company owns 3 general cargo carrier with an aggregate deadweight tonnage of 6,755 tonnes and 64 TEU containers. The turnover of TCI Seaways Limited for FY1999-2000 was Rs. 168.59 million.

Tampa,, Fl, United States

TECO Ocean Shipping is the ocean transportation connection in the TECO Transport family of companies. TECO Ocean Shipping carries coal and other bulk commodities within the Gulf of Mexico and to ports around the world. Established in 1959 to carry coal from Louisiana to Tampa for Tampa Electric, its sister company, TECO Ocean Shipping is the largest dry bulk ocean carrier operating under the U.S. flag. Today, TECO Ocean Shipping transports coal, phosphate, potash, corn, steel, soybeans, wheat, rice, sorghum, sugar and limestone to Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Northern Europe, as well as to the east and west coasts of the United States. The company currently operates twelve oceangoing tug-barge units and three ships that range in size from 19,200 to 42,800 deadweight tons (DWT) and have a total shipping capacity of over 450,000 DWT. In addition, TECO Ocean Shipping barges are covered and compartmentalized to enable shippers the ability to transport one or more commodities on the same voyage. TECO Ocean Shipping operates several large self-unloading barges using a variety of systems. Vessels not equipped with self-discharging gear have sufficient clear deck space on board for truck cranes, vacuvators, bagging equipment, bobcats or tractors and other equipment. This gives TECO Ocean Shipping vessels the flexibility to handle the many types and volumes of cargo. TECO Ocean Shipping has set the pushing gear standard in the marine industry. The company uses the Artubar and Bludworth systems. With the Bludworth system, the tug is connected to the barge with hydraulics between the barge’s stern and tug’s bow. The Artubar system is similar, but the tug is attached to the barge by 70-inch diameter steel pins. Both systems increase the speed at sea to reduce weather sensitivity and enhance reliability of on-time delivery. With these systems, the units can travel farther before requiring additional bunkers. This means tug-barge units can travel distances previously only covered by ships. TECO Ocean Shipping has also set a standard for dedication to marine safety. TECO Ocean Shipping has gone beyond the minimum to qualify many of its vessels and its shoreside practices for the ISM, International Safety Management Code. This is an industry standard designed to prevent injury to personnel, damage to the environment and to property. TECO Ocean Shipping has also taken a leadership role in complying with the RCP, the Responsible Carrier Program. This is a national set of "best practices" designed by the American Waterways Operators to improve marine safety and environmental protection for inland and coastal towing industries. By its leadership in these programs, TECO Ocean Shipping offers a recognizable level of quality that our customers can count on. As part of the TECO Transport family, TECO Ocean Shipping has access to two sister companies which complete the TECO Transport water transportation network: TECO Bulk Terminal, the largest coal storage and transfer terminal on the Gulf Coast; and TECO Barge Line, an inland river-barge company.

Novorossiysk,, Krasnodar, Russia

"TRANSMARINE BSN" offers the following services in the port of Novorossiysk: 1.Forwarding of export/import cargoes 2.Customs clearance 3.Agency services 4.Storage service 5.Chartering We have experience in successful forwarding of cars and trucks, spare parts, tractors, steel scrap, steel products, containers, equipment and heavy weight goods through the port of Novorossiysk.

Lahore., Pakistan

United Services International (USI) provides airfreight, sea freight, Custom Clearing, warehousing, freight brokerage, countrywide trucking and at-door delivery for imports and exports. USI offers more than ten years experience. Our motivated staff enables us to provide an unequaled level of service AT the most competitive rates. We always keep in view all the necessities of time and gives maximum services & facilities to our customers. USI deals with well-known parties in the country. With the help of quality service, friendly staff, integrity and honesty towards our customers, our list of clients increases each day. Our self-imposed standards of excellence, honesty, best communication, reliability, and low rates makes us different from others. We also specialize in handling hazardous and sensitive materials. And as we have no weight or size restrictions, you can be confident that no order is too big or too small for us to handle.

North Kingstown,, Rhode Island, United States

Vibtech Inc. specializes in design of vessels and ship's systems to military and commercial specifications.

Montclair,, CA, United States

load testing lifting equipment (cranes, elevators, life boats, etc..., condition monitoring-rotating machinery

Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Yanmar Diesel is the nation's leading supplier of marine diesel engines for re-powering and new boat construction. Designed as marine engines from the start, Yanmar provides high performance, lightweight engines that are smooth running and fuel-efficient. Their durability makes them the best choice for pleasure boaters around the world.