Maritime Directory

Vernon Hills, IL, United States

When 20-year-old Danish blacksmith Vilhelm Petersen sailed into Boston Harbor, little did he know that his journey would lead to the establishment of American Tool Companies, Inc. In 1902, "Bill" Petersen settled in Minden, Nebraska, where he worked for a fellow Danish blacksmith, keeping horses shod, plow shares sharpened and wagons repaired. Bill Petersen was an inventor at heart. With the introduction of the automobile and farm tractor, blacksmithing was on the decline. During the long Nebraska winters, Petersen experimented with his ideas. In 1921, he invented and patented a unique wrench with a "vise-like" grip. By 1924, Petersen had refined his invention by adding a locking lever. He patented the enhanced tool and gave it an innovative name that would become world famous: VISE-GRIP® locking pliers. He registered the distinctive clasped hands logo, a symbol that today represents the most recognized hand tool brand in the world. American Tool Companies, Inc., led by Allen Petersen, the founder’s grandson, has evolved into a leading global manufacturer and marketer of hand tools, cutting tools and power tool accessories. The company has more than 4,400 employees and manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and the Pacific Rim. Today, its product lines include VISE-GRIP locking pliers, clamps and wrenches, IRWIN® wood boring and cutting tools, QUICK-GRIP® clamping products, RECORD® hand tools, MARPLES® woodworking tools, JACK® hand saws, POWERPRESS® pipe clamps, TURBOMAX® drill bits, PROSNIP® snips, MARATHON® and SPRINT® saw blades, UNIBIT® step drills, HANSON® taps, dies and drills, CHESCO® hex tools, SPEEDBOR® wood boring bits, and STRAIT-LINE® marking tools. Quite a dramatic change from the day a young Danish immigrant traveled to America and established his place in history. To see some of the historic events from American Tool and from around the globe, choose a period of time below.

Windsor, ON, Canada

Anchor Lamina Inc. is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high quality die sets, die components, steel plates and metal fabrications used in the production of tools, dies, molds and equipment for metal working and plastics injection molding.

Dunedin, Florida, United States

U.S. and SOLAS regulations for vessel construction, repair, operation and manning. Fire & Boat Drill training. Expert witness. ISPS Code auditor for Liberian flag vessels.

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Brooklyn Severe-Duty Equipment Corp. manufactures an extensive line of long-life, hazardous and severe-duty air conditioners and water coolers designed to operate in the world's toughest environments.

Houston, TX, United States

Conoco is an integrated, international energy company involved in the discovery, development, production and sale of crude oil, natural gas, gas liquids, and petroleum products.

Dyce,, Aberdeen,, United Kingdom

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a leading deepwater drilling contractor, owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore drilling units in the world. The company's diverse fleet consists of 30 semisubmersibles, 14 jack-ups and one dynamically positioned drillship.

New York, NY, United States

Energy Intelligence Group is a publishing and information services company that produces and distributes news, data and analysis on international energy markets with a specialization on the geopolitics of petroleum and natural gas

Houston, TX, United States

FirstWave/Newpark Shipbuilding is the U.S. Gulf Coast’s leading provider of repair, conversion, new construction, and related services for barges, boats, ships, offshore rigs, and other vessels in offshore and inland marine industries.

United States

First Wave is a leading provider of shipyard and related services, with five shipyards in the Houston-Galveston area. The Company provides repair, conversion, new construction, and related services for barges, boats, ships, offshore rigs, and other vessels in the offshore and inland marine industries.

Houston, Texas, United States

GlobalSantaFe offers an array of job opportunities and competitive benefits packages. Many of our job opportunities are available on our mobile offshore drilling units deployed in most of the significant offshore rig markets in the world, including the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, the North Sea, South America, the Middle East/Mediterranean and Southeast Asia.

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Deerfield Beach,, Florida, United States

Maritime Protective Services, Inc. (MPS) has developed practical solutions, helping Governments, shipping companies, ports and port facilities meet their obligation under the ISPS Code. MPS provides proactive security services, US Maritime Academy training, education and up to date industry information. Whether physical or technical, MPS can provide your company with a dedicated, professional and specialized security service that will insure your code compliance. Offices are located in USA, UK, Greece, Egypt, Nigeria and Australia. Click on the website icon above for more details.

Nicosia,, Cyprus

Ocean Rig is an international offshore drilling contractor providing oilfield services for offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production drilling, and specializing in the ultra-deepwater and harsh-environment segment of the offshore drilling industry. The company owns and operates 9 offshore ultra deepwater drilling units, comprising of 2 ultra deepwater semisubmersible drilling rigs and 7 ultra deepwater drillships, 4 of which remain to be delivered to the company during 2011 and 2013.

Alexandria, VA, United States

PCCI is one of the leading firms in environmental and marine engineering providing expert planning, training, and management for oil and hazardous substance issues..compliance..public relations..risk management..worker safety..pollution prevention..cost control. PCCI will act quickly to provide solutions to your most pressing needs.

Houston,, Texas, United States

Smith Bits is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of drill bits used for oil and gas exploration.