Maritime Directory

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.

New York, NY, United States

TRADEPAQ provides rules based documentation and settlement automation solutions that help companies get paid faster, increase capital efficiency, decrease fulfillment lead times, and reduce operating costs.

Camarillo,, CA, United States

Technicolor Global Logistics is a leading 3PL offering proven expertise in high-velocity supply chain solutions and time-driven, event-based freight management to the manufacturing, consumer/packaged goods, consumer electronics, and retail industries. Technicolor Global Logistics enables supply chain flexibility and cost optimization through its integrated distribution and fulfillment services, carrier-neutral transportation optimization, and reverse logistics. Clients typically realize immediate cost savings with limited to no capital investment.

White Plains,, NY, United States

ShipManager is an integrated ship maintenance and management solution for the global maritime indutry, encompassing all aspects of asset management and preservation. ShipManager has a modular architecture, with 9 different modules answering specifically shipping companies' needs. Each module can be used both in the office and on board your fleet, and can be sold as part of ShipManager or as a stand-alone product.

Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Institute of Logistics and Transport was formed in June 1999 by the merger of The Institute of Logistics and The Chartered Institute of Transport in the UK. It is the leading professional body for Transport, logistics and integrated supply-chain management. It aims to meet the professional needs and promote the interests of all who work in these areas and encourage the adoption of policies which are both efficient and sustainable.

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

Ballasalla,, Isle Of Man

Maersk provides integrated container logistics and supply chain services including LTL and FTL freight deliveries, transport, storage, and logistics management solutions globally.

Friendswood, TX, United States

Third Coast Industries was founded in Friendswood, Texas which is strategically located between Texas City and the Port of Houston, the nation's largest Petro-Chemical center. Third Coast Industries is a manufacturer in Petro-Chemical blending, packaging, and distribution. All facets of quality control are strictly controlled with an on-site laboratory and staff to insure both incoming raw materials as well as finished products meet the required specifications. It is through this integrated process that we can assure the finest quality from the receiving docks to the end user's satisfaction. Our product line encompasses a wide range including brake fluids, anti-freeze, motor oils, transmission fluids, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, two-cycle engine oils, and chainsaw bar lubricants to name a few. Third Coast Industries provides private label services for major companies and markets its own brands as well. From "Down-Under", Europe, to the Middle and Far East, Third Coast has established itself as a company poised for significant growth and a share of industry leadership in the decades ahead. Our corporate mission is "Dedicated to providing a complete line of high quality, economically priced automotive lubricants and chemicals". To this end we will focus the efforts of top-quality people in a lean, integrated management structure with a strategic global presence. World class marketing, high quality standards, new products, brand extensions, and unsurpassed customer service will be critical factors upon which we concentrate our efforts. We have created this web site as a service to you. Third Coast Industries has grown by addressing the needs of our customers, by maintaining quality people and products, and by committing to quality service which allows us to be a "Global Supplier for a Global Economy." Tim Elliott President

Kansas City,, MO, United States

TranSystems Corporation provides a single source of integrated services to guide your warehouse, distribution center, intermodal terminal, port, rail or vehicle maintenance facility from the planning stages through construction. Located across the U.S., our professional staff has comprehensive experience in planning, engineering, architectural design, environmental planning and construction management. When you are ready to expand your current operations or build a new facility, contact TranSystems.

Montevideo, Uruguay

The Tsakos Group of Companies is a leading global maritime transportation company operating a diverse and modern fleet, delivering integrated shipping solutions across energy, dry cargo, and specialized sectors.

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.

Grimstad,, Norway

a professionally managed and fully integrated ship owning and ship management enterprise with all functions in-house

Santiago, Chile

Maersk is a global integrated container logistics and supply chain services company offering transport, storage, and logistics management solutions across various industries.

Gulfport,, LA, United States

Welcome to United States Marine, Incorporated. The company was founded in 1971 and originally built World Class racing sailboats with outstanding success. Since 1987, United States Marine, Inc. has designed and built military, patrol and special operations boats ranging in length from 21 feet to 82 feet, constructed of high performance composites or aluminum. We are a fully integrated manufacturer capable of designing, building, and testing boats in house. Tom Dreyfus, CEO Shawn Killeen, President United States Marine, Inc. has become the premier builder of high-performance, special mission capable boats for military and other agency use. USMI takes pride in our total service commitment by delivering the most capable and rugged boats to our customers, followed by unprecedented support after delivery. USMI is located on Bayou Sauvage in New Orleans, Louisiana. Five buildings provide space for lamination, welding, electrical, outfitting, upholstery, and painting. Climate-controlled warehousing, administrative and engineering offices, meeting rooms and customer offices are located on-site. The yard has extensive launching and dockage capabilities. Bayou Sauvage connects to the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Pontchartrain providing riverine type environments as well as varying water conditions for trials and training. The Gulf of Mexico is nearby and is used for open water testing. Our full service extends beyond our doors. United States Marine, Inc. delivers not only boats, but also full documentation , integrated logistical support, familiarization training, maintenance training, repair, and retrofit. We are committed to support you, our customer, for the lifetime of our boats, from cradle to grave. We design and build our boats for one purpose: Total Performance and Reliability. We take pride in all our work to deliver boats that are fully mission capable; boats that deliver performance and reliability in the most extreme conditions for the most demanding users:

Edison,, NJ, United States

Shipping LLC, Inc. (USSHIPLLC) operates six Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB) vessels in the domestic oil trade.

Houston,, TX, United States

On the cutting edge of that technology is VERITAS DGC Inc., offering the oil and gas industry a comprehensive suite of integrated geophysical services designed to manage exploration risk and enhance drilling and production success worldwide. These services include seismic survey planning and design, seismic data acquisition in all environments, data processing, data visualization, data interpretation, reservoir characterization, data archiving and extensive non-exclusive seismic data library surveys worldwide. With over 36 years of operating experience, more than 3,000 employees in 19 countries on six continents, and revenues of US$503 million for fiscal 2003, Veritas is one of the world's leading providers of advanced geophysical technologies. Veritas is traded publicly under the ticker symbol 'VTS' on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges.

Vancouver,, BC, Canada

Vizon SciTec Inc. is an integrated contract science and technology development company with a focus on chemical, biological and hydrodynamic technology development. Vizon SciTec's Ocean Engineering Centre is western Canada's premier ship model testing facility. Over the past 25 years, the Ocean Engineering Centre has built a strong reputation among naval architects and ship builders throughout the Pacific Northwest, as the facility of choice for ship design testing and research. The Ocean Engineering Centre is the only facility of its kind in North America west of Michigan and north of San Francisco

Rio de Janeiro,, Brazil

Wilson Sons is Brazil's largest integrated port and maritime logistics operator with over 188 years of experience, serving more than 5,000 clients across various economic sectors including offshore energy and agribusiness.

Windsor,, Ontario, Canada

Windsor Port Authority is a key Canadian Great Lakes port facilitating shipments of aggregates, salt, grains, steel, and petroleum, serving as an integrated transportation hub and economic catalyst in the Windsor-Essex region.

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Xenex develops PC-integrated Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), radar and Electronic Charting Systems (ECS) for the marine industry. Xenex provides ARPA radar systems with radar image overlay, electronic charting and Automatic Information Systems functionalities. Xenex is the world leading OEM radar solutions provider, offering networkable ARPA radar capabilities to ECS/ECDIS and surveillance software companies worldwide.

Staten Island,, NY, United States

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is one of the largest container-shipping companies in the world.

Norfolk,, Va., United States

Raffles City, Shanghai, P.R.China

Zim Integrated Shipping Services (China) Ltd. provides international container shipping and cargo services with a focus on innovative shipping solutions and customer experience.

Haifa,, Israel

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is a leading global container shipping company offering intermodal transportation services combining sea, land, and air for fast and reliable door-to-door delivery.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

geoLOGIC systems ltd., founded in 1983, is a widely recognized developer of high quality databases and premium software products. geoLOGIC’s geoSCOUT™ information system, while easy to use, is the most technically advanced decision support tool available to professionals working in Western Canada’s Oil & Gas industry. For Engineers and Landmen, geoSCOUT™ is a simple yet powerful tool for managing land data in combination with other required datasets such as well history, production and pipelines. geoLOGIC’s Virtual Data Services subsidiary offers a broad range of simple and economical web tools (PNGRweb, UNITweb, WISERweb and H2Sweb) to access large amounts of data quickly in easily understood report formats. When accurate maps and energy data are important, geoLOGIC systems ltd. has the right solution for anyone, from start up to fully integrated major corporations.