Maritime Directory

Danvers,, MA, United States

North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, Germany

Essen, Germany

Pipeline Engineering GmbH, established in 1960 and based in Essen, Germany, is one of the largest engineering firms specializing in pipeline construction and related services.

Grimsby, So. Humberside, Great Britain (Uk)

Port of Grimsby offers a natural route connecting Britain with mainland Europe and northern Europe, strategically located 10 km from the open sea on the Humber estuary.

Santa Clarita, CA 91355, CA, United States

Rising from modest beginnings in 1965 with one ship cruising to Mexico, Princess Cruises has grown to be one of the largest cruise lines in the world. Its fleet of 10 ships carries more than 700,000 passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major cruise line. Princess Cruises is part of P&O Princess Cruises plc, one of the largest international cruise companies, which consists of six of the top cruise brands around the globe: Princess Cruises in North America; P&O Cruises in the UK and in Australia; AIDA and Seetours in Germany and Swan Hellenic also in the UK. It is a leading provider of cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal and other exotic destinations. The group currently has a fleet of 18 ships offering a total of 27,370 berths. The group has 8 more new ships on order, offering a further 17,020 berths. P&O Princess Cruises has approximately 19,000 employees worldwide and in 2000 generated revenue of over $2 billion (£1.4 billion). Headquartered in London, P&O Princess Cruises’ ordinary shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and as ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol "POC").

RBS House, 6 Brookside Colne Way, Watford, United Kingdom

Realtime Business Solutions has developed TOPS into the most advanced and flexible terminal management system available in the world today. Since opening in Australia in 1991, RBS has completed TOPS installations at terminals across the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Panama, Romania, Italy, Germany, Vietnam and Egypt. RBS delivers the experienced management team, development resources and robust TOPS systems architecture to meet the most demanding requirements of the world's largest marine terminals.

Kiel,, Germany

Raytheon Marine GmbH, located in Kiel, Germany, is one of the leading company for navigation and communication and integrated bridge systems for the merchant fleet, the naval vessels up to the super yards. More than 260 service stations word wide supporting more than 20,000 ships round the clock.

Marne,, Germany

Reederei Erwin Strahlmann is a German shipping company based in Marne, specializing in maritime transport services.

47119 Duisburg (Ruhrort), Germany

Rhein - Maas - und See - Schiffahrtskontor GmbH is a shipping company and broker specializing in inland shipping, freight forwarding, and waterway transport based in Duisburg (Ruhrort), Germany.

Germany

Rhein-Maas-und See-Schiffahrtskontor GmbH is a German company specializing in maritime shipping and logistics services.

Germany

Reederei Wessels is a German shipping company with over 100 years of experience, specializing in ship management and operating a diverse fleet of 29 vessels worldwide.

Hamburg,, Germany

Rudolf A. Oetker KG (RAO) is a private shipowner based in Hamburg, Germany, managing a fleet of vessels.

Schönkirchen, Germany

SMK Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a leading maritime engineering firm in Germany specializing in ship and floating structure design, project management, and steel structure construction.

Rostock-Warnemunde, Germany

Scandlines Deutschland GmbH operates ferry services between Germany and Denmark, providing passenger and vehicle transport across routes such as Rødby-Puttgarden and Gedser-Rostock.

Hamburg, Germany

Schaar & Niemeyer (GmbH & Co) KG is a general ship supplier based in Hamburg, Germany, providing catering and provisions to vessels.

Leer,, Germany

Schiffswerft Schloemer GmbH & Co KG is a shipyard based in Leer, Germany, specializing in shipbuilding and repair services.

Hamburg, Germany

SEA CLOUD CRUISES is a luxury sailing cruise company based in Hamburg, Germany, offering unique, environmentally conscious sailing experiences since 1979.

Aabenraa, Denmark

Sydbank is one of Denmark's largest full-service banks headquartered in Aabenraa, Southern Jutland, with approximately 2,600 employees and 115 branches including locations in Germany.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Synergy Crewing is a joint venture between RH96 Broimpex (Germany) and Sea Wind Shipping SRL (Romania) to provide a wide range of services in maritime human resources. Our mission is to create an international chain of crewing activities, connecting shipowners and human resources through our new concept - "Synergy Crewing". The great advantage of this kind of approach is underlined by a very valuable transparency for the shipowners by hiring just in time the desired cruise personnel, a logistical efficient operation.

Oslo,, Norway

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, TMC is part of the proud Norwegian shipping history. While we bring the quality of Norwegian tradition with us in all our work, we are aslo available worldwide through stock points in Oslo and Singapore, service points in Brazil, USA, Norway, Germany, Singapore, UAE, China, Japan and South Korea, and an agent network covering 30 countries. Representing more than 40 years of experience in the industry, TMC has won international recognition for innovative technology combined with a wealth of practical insight. The product range consists of marine screw compressors, air dryers and filters for any demand of compressed air, including oil-free air. TMC has a world-wide service, spare part and sales network.

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

Hamburg, Germany

(General Agents for BTL - Germany)

Stockholm, Sweden

Tranter is a global company, represented in all continents. We are close to our customers via our own companies, agents and distributors. We have been supplying top quality and performance heat exchangers since we started 65 years ago. Thanks to our long experience and local presence, we can always offer our customers local service. We have quality-certified plants to ISO9001 in Sweden, USA and India, and service centres in Sweden, the USA, India, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Taiwan and China. Our marine service network covers Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America and Australia.

Warwickshire,, United Kingdom

Trelawny is a leading supplier of surface preparation equipment with major operating divisions in the UK and the USA, a joint venture in Germany and a worldwide network of distributors.

Germany

Boluda Towage Europe provides tailored towage services including port, offshore, and ocean towage across major ports in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, focusing on operational efficiency and sustainability.

Hamburg, Germany