Maritime Directory

Embaré - Santos/SP, Brazil

Brokers for refrigerated cargoes in break-bulk from Brazil to any worldwide destination (subject to minimum inducements) concentrating our main efforts to offer an additional option to Russia (St. Petersburg), Europe and Mediterranean/Black Sea markets from Brazilian ports through reliable and competitive services. Our staff is ready and prepared to discuss and find best transportation requirements and provide you the most suitable options to meet your requirements. Sunmar Shipping Inc. is operating a modern fleet from 50,000 up to 430,000 cft of reefer ships, including “pallet friendly” tonnage, able to quote for any refrigerated cargo project always with efficient service and on time delivery. We are committed to offer you the best from loading to discharge paying necessary attention to assure the quality and conditions that our costumers are expecting.

Hamburg,, Germany

Consulting and Design Office for all types of ships and floating offshore structures and vessels. Elaboration of initial design, basic design and production information including project management.PA & Supervision, Tribon-Application, Foran-Application

Vancouver,, BC,, Canada

Saga Forest Carriers operates regional offices worldwide, providing professional supervision of cargo loading and discharge through experienced port captains and officers.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Saqr Port Authority in Ras Al Khaimah offers competitive rates and high-quality equipment for handling containers, general cargo, ro-ro, bulk, heavy lifts, and transshipment with fast loading and discharge rates.

Antwerp 3,, Belgium

Seatrade, the carrier beyond oceans. There is more to transporting perishables than precise temperature control, well-maintained vessels and crews in elegant uniforms. It is all about communication between customers, ships, captains and intermodal partners. Communication keeps you in control. When shipping with Seatrade, you can be sure your cargo will be loaded as planned and arrives in time in excellent condition with service levels as consistent as the temperatures inside the cargo holds. Moving beyond oceans in order to stay ahead. From port-to-port or from door-to-door. More and more, customers look for complete service. Service which does not stop at the port of discharge, but continues on to inland distribution, processing plants or end-users. This is what Seatrade provides. Whatever the weather outside, the condition inside the holds must remain stable. This is why all ships operated by us are equipped with first-class climatic control systems, operated by highly trained engineers. Our present fleet of over 120 ships has been designed for a safe and efficient carriage of perishables, fresh, frozen or otherwise processed fruit, vegetables, bananas, fish or any other commodity, whether loaded break bulk, palletised or in containers. All vessels are equipped with cargo gear that takes care of loading and discharging in any port or place in the world, as well as high seas transhipment. Through sophisticated satellite communication systems, we can monitor cargo condition while en route.

Dubai, Saudi Arabia

Within the space of a decade, Star Energy Resources Limited has firmly established itself at the forefront of terminalling operations on the Arabian Peninsula. As the region's leading provider of petroleum storage, our growth has been based on a commitment to developing the range and quality of services available, as well as anticipating and fulfilling clients’ changing needs. Star Energy Resources Limited is a dynamic and energetic organisation which offers the highest of standards. Personnel at every level, from senior management through to terminal operations staff, fulfil the company's pledge of providing an effective quality service. Our terminal at Jebel Ali Free Zone – centred on the world’s largest man made harbour – provides clients with the most extensive and flexible storage facility available in the region. Its strategic location and dedicated deep water berths make it the ideal terminalling hub for breaking-bulk, trans-shipment and redistribution for the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and East Africa, as well as the consolidation of cargoes bound for destinations further afield. Whilst the United Arab Emirates plays a pivotal role in our business activities, we service a wide portfolio of trading and multinational organisations from around the globe. These clients represent a broad spectrum of the oil industry’s diverse business ideologies, a factor that has further enhanced our commitment to developing the range of services offered at Jebel Ali.

Edinburgh, Great Britain (Uk)

We are a long established but modern independant shipbrokers and shipping and forwarding company based in the UK and can offer Ships Agency and forwarding for all types of commodities and vessels from 15kgs to 150,000 tonnes

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.

Montreal,, Quebec, Canada

The CSL Group Inc. is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions and the world's largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, specializing in marine dry bulk cargo handling and delivery services.

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

Sweden

The Group was founded in 1938 by Helge Källsson and is one of Europe's leading ship owners in coastal shipping. The Källsson Family is still the main shareholder. The turnover is over MEUR 60 and the equity 37. Managing director: Jan Källsson Deputy managing director: Anders Källsson Business activities Shipowning Aviation Real Estate Keynote Customers' satisfaction, quality and environmental protection Goal To reach and uphold a strong market position in order to secure profitability and growth. Shipowning The main activities are conventional bulk, self unloading bulk and the Mediterranean line. Since 1980 22 new buildings have been purpose built to customers' demand In Lidköping crewing and technical management appr 20 ships including two coastal tankers of 14.000 dwt dry cargo chartering 12 ships between 2-11.000 dwt main trades: Northern and Baltic incl Lake Vaner Line Lake Vaner - West Mediterranean In Helsingborg chartering of 6 self unloaders Dutch branch management of 4 dry cargo ships and 4 tankers Estates The real estates comprise appr. 36.000 square meters to be let. The main part is situated in the centre of Lidköping. Aviation The aviation activities are carried out through the wolly-owned company Golden Air Flyg AB and comprise passenger traffic by 10 Saab 340 for 36 passengers. Routes: Trollhättan - Stockholm/Bromma, Skien - Bergen, Oslo - Stord, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Seinäjoki, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Pori/Björneborg, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Kokkola/Karleby, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Varkaus, Helsinki/Helsingfors - Lappeenranta/Villmandstrand and Savonlinna/Nyslott - Varkaus In addition there is a Cessna Citation Jet for 6 passengers. We are certified according to Quality Standards: SS EN ISO 9001:2000.

Ravenna, Ravenna, Italy

Main activity related to fresh fruit logistics that includes sea transports, unloading operations, cold storage, packaging and distribution all over Europe

Duluth, MN, United States

Great Lakes Fleet, Inc. is a U.S.-flag maritime transportation company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, operating a fleet of eight self-unloading bulk carriers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Winter Garden, FL, United States

Vehport Enterprise operates ShipAll, providing international freight forwarding and shipping services including vehicle transport, heavy equipment shipping, household and commercial goods relocation, air freight, import services, and packing/loading.

North Kingstown,, Rhode Island, United States

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

Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Viking Pump manufactures internal gear, external gear and rotary lobe pumps for marine lube oil and fuel applications, as well as liquid cargo loading and unloading.

Annapolis,, Maryland, United States

Viking Systems, an industry leader in the field of structural design of ships and marine structures, provides its clients the highest level of service through innovative and cost-effective solutions. We provide the highest quality of structural design capability through our versatile and experienced professional staff members. Viking Systems uses a variety of structural analysis tools, and are expert users of most finite element analysis tools used in combination with our in-house software SAGA for modeling, loading and evaluation of ship structures.

Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya

Wooster, OH, United States

A Wooster Products Catalog of anti-slip stair and walkway products. When you think safety - think Wooster Products.

Iuka,, MS, United States

Barge-rail-truck terminal with industrial sites and loading docks