Maritime Directory

Faliro,, Hellas, Greece

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (TEN) is one of the largest transporters of energy in the world and controls a versatile fleet of modern crude and product tankers with strong ice-class capabilities. With a fleet of 50 vessels (46 operational and 4 under construction) TEN provides worldwide marine transportation services to state and international oil majors and refineries under long, medium and short-term charters. TEN operates one of the youngest fleets in the world with an average age of 5.9 years, compared to the world’s average of 9.9 years. TEN ’s newbuildings are expected to be delivered between Q3 2009 and Q2 2010 and the resulting fleet will include 25 crude carriers and 24 product tankers, 23 of which can operate in ice-class environments, that together with the company’s first LNG carrier will further enhance TEN ’s position in international seaborne trades. TEN Limited is incorporated in Bermuda, managed out of Athens Greece, and listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol TNP, and in the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) under the symbol TEN.

Tuticorin, India

Tuticorin Port was incorporated in 1974 as the tenth major port of the country. The port is situated about 540 Km South West of Chennai with Sri Lanka on the South-East direction and very close to the East-West International sea routes. Tuticorin port, developed as an artificial deep-sea harbour with 400 hectares of protected water area, has come up as one of the major centre for coastal shipping and serves to the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Kerala. Tuticorin port, which was the centre for maritime trade and pearl fishery for more than a century, had gone through the hands of Portuguese and Dutch before coming under the control of East India Company of Britain. The British company had developed the natural harbour port and connected it with the Railway. It was declared as a minor anchorage port in 1868. In the pre-independence era, the port had witnessed a sprouting trade by handling a wide range of cargo with the neighbouring countries as well as with other coastal ports of the country. With the changing scenario of maritime trade, the Union Government constructed a new harbour and the port had come up as the 10th Major Port on 11th July, 1974. In 1979, the erstwhile anchorage port / minor port was merged with the newly developed harbour to form an integrated port. The integrated Tuticorin Port presently comprises of two operational wings - 'Zone - A' representing the new Major Port while 'Zone - B' representing the old anchorage port. Future plan With the increasing use of containers in sea trade, Tuticorin Port, having the locational advantages, strives to become the container transhipment hub of South India and accordingly planned to develop the port infrastructure and other port facilities. Deepening of approach channel and harbour basin to accommodate 10.7 metres draught vessels, construction of cargo berth No.-7, augmentation of water supply facilities, construction of shallow water berth at 7.0 metres level are the major projects taken up by the port. The proposed 'Sethu Samudram Ship Canal Project', which envisages cutting a canal for passage of ships from Gulf of Mannar to Palk Straits, would connect the Tuticorin port to the other Indian ports on the East Coast directly. The project is likely to facilitate the development of Tuticorin as a regional hub for South Asia competing with Colombo Port.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The Parent Command for Operational Coast Guard units operating on the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Rubbestadneset, Norway

Wärtsilä offers an unparalleled freedom and convenience to tailor complete ship machinery, propulsion and manoeuvring solutions to suit specific ship design and operational requirements of any marine vessel and offshore application.

Houston,, Texas, United States

Weather Research Center provides valuable site-specific marine weather information to the offshore energy industry worldwide. These forecasts include wind/seas information, swells and maximum combined seas. Detailed maps and graphics accompany these forecasts. Storm bulletins such as tropical storm and hurricane advisories are included. With several levels of service to choose, there is a forecast that will meet your operational and budget needs. Weather Research Center is also provides weather studies of any kind and expert testimony in law cases from a Certified Consulting Meteorologist.

London,, England,, United Kingdom

We have been producing specialist publications for the shipping/maritime industry for over 75 years and the demand for technical excellence combined with practical insights has never been greater. Witherbys offer the most comprehensive range of shipping and marine publications anywhere in the world and will appeal to both the seasoned professional and the newcomer who wishes to improve their technical understanding of a particular subject area. Our portfolio has been carefully selected and prepared by organisations and individuals who are widely respected for their knowledge and insights into the shipping and marine industry from a global perspective. The publications cover the following categories: • Design and Construction • Environmental Issues • Health and Safety • Navigation • Operational Procedures • Ship Surveying • Tankers • Technical Guidance • Training and Professional Development Together with their partners, Witherbys are committed to bringing the very best in professional training to the industry. In support of this committment, we have developed two new diploma programmes in conjunction with the International Institute of Marine Surveyors.