Maritime Directory

Hamburg, Germany

Manufactures a broad product line of electronic/electrical shipboard navigation, communications and control equipment and systems for commercial and naval ship applications.

Japan

Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard is located in Kojima on the Honshu side of Seto Ohashi Bridge. It has a 291,000 square meter site and one dry dock (650m long, including 280 m long repair dock). Mizushima Works deals with newbuilding, ship repair, large scale steel structures and other related products. Sanoyas has developed computerised equipment and production lines. This technology enables construction of all kinds of super efficient, rational ships.

Houston, Texas, United States

Banchory, Kincardineshire, United Kingdom

Manufacturer of heavy duty anti-slip products.

South Korea

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United States

Salt Gone Removes Salt and Chloride on almost any surface and adds a rust preventative. Non-Toxic and Biodegradable.

Japan

Montreal,, Quebec, Canada

Switzerland

St. Kitts & Nevis

Piraeus, Greece, Europe

Marine Electronics

Port of Tyne, South Shields,, United Kingdom

Manufacturers of SOLASOLV anti-glare, heat-rejecting sunscreens and ROLASOLV fabric roller blinds for ships windows

MA, United States

Shinagawa-ku,, Tokyo, Japan

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. is an integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery, ships, bridges, steel structures, and equipment for environmental protection, including recycling and power transmission equipment.

Camden,, NJ, United States

The Delaware River Port Authority operates and maintains four major bridges and the PATCO transit line, providing transportation infrastructure and services in the Delaware River region.

The Woodlands,, TX, United States

The Energy Exchange is an association of engineers, geoscientists, and financial professionals dedicated to providing a bridge between the petroleum technical community and the financial community.

Bridgeport,, CT, United States

The Glacier Society is a non-profit 501-(c)3 Educational Foundation dedicated to the restoration and operation of the USS/USCGC Glacier in honor of all who served in the exploration of the North and South Poles.

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

Göteborg, Sweden

The Swedish Club is a mutual marine insurance company - owned and controlled by its members. The Club writes hull and machinery, war risks, P&I, loss-of-hire, FD&D and any additional insurance required by shipowners.

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Trailer Bridge offers a seamless transportation system that connects all U.S. mainland points and Puerto Rico. Trailer Bridge’s unique combination of over-the road and over-the-water transportation was created by our founder, Malcom P. McLean - the transportation pioneer who invented containerization more than forty years ago. The Trailer Bridge system - one network that provides true single-carrier responsibility across the United States and on to Puerto Rico - allows us to offer long-term sustainable value to our customers.

First Floor,33/34 Rathbone Place, London,, United Kingdom

ESS owns and operates the ESS-Databridge™ eDocs Exchange which guarantees instant delivery of legally effective original electronic trade and shipping documents, from certificates and receipts to documents of title.

Copenhagen S, Denmark

Director Torben F. Thorsen established Uni-Safe Electronics a/s in 1993, when the Marine Department of Dansk Radio (Terma Elektronik) was taken over. All the agencies held by Dansk Radio - such as C. Plath, Koden, Jotron and the Salinometer programme were also transferred to Uni-Safe Electronics. Uni-Safe Electronics has two main product lines: 1. Own production of high quality Salinometers & Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) BW-800 2. A wide range of electronic communication and safety equipment.