Maritime Directory

Wood Dale, IL, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

The American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship will memorialize all mariners, who built, sailed and defended America’s merchant fleet. The ship will provide a first-class, hands-on maritime educational experience for visitors of all ages, from schoolchildren to veterans who served aboard these vessels, and depict life aboard merchant ships. The ship will also serve as a training vessel for the Tampa Bay maritime workforce and provide a state-of-the-art facility for veterans reunions, meetings, receptions, special events and upscale dining. The SS American Victory will be the only museum ship of its type in the southeast U.S. The ship joins one other Victory and two Liberty ships which have been restored and operating as museums and memorials, including the SS Lane Victory in Los Angeles, the SS John W. Brown in Baltimore, the SS Jeremiah O’Brien in San Francisco.

Newport,, RI, United States

Non-profit educational foundation

Vallejo, California, United States

The California Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University system, ahs been provideing professional training since 1929. The Continuing Educational Department offers a broad range of professional courses that provide for certification in Maritime Skills, Environmental Protection and Health & Safety. All courses meet Coast Guard, DOD, DOT or EPA requirements. Courses can be tailored to the customer's needs---taught on site or on Campus in Vallejo, California.

Holmdel,, New Jersey, United States

The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) was founded as a non-profit professional trade organization in 1960 when containerization was still very much in its infancy as a mode of shipping. CII established industry forums and seminars at which transportation professionals could learn about this new commercial phenomena known as the container. Topics covered everything from intermodalism, to container standards to how corner castings worked. Today the container is everywhere – the foundational building block of a global economy. Likewise, CII has evolved. The core mission of the group continues to center on education. CII provides educational opportunities through existing programs and initiatives, including educational outreach, scholarships, and award programs.

Carrollton, KY, United States

Germantown, MD, United States

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Stillwater,, Oklahoma, United States

The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) was established in 1934 as a "nonprofit educational association of fire fighting personnel who are dedicated to upgrading fire fighting techniques and safety through training."

Markham-Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Kherson, Kherson, Ukraine

Kherson Seafarers’ Training Centre was formed as one of the first non-state maritime training establishments with approval of Ukrainian Maritime Administration. Centre is one of the few similar Ukrainian educational establishments included at the official edition Lloyd's Ship Management - LSM Guide to Worldwide Maritime Training. Education and training of seafarers is based on the IMO model courses and requirements of international agreements about professional training of maritime staff.

Key West, FL, United States

Monterey, CA, United States

To meet its advanced educational requirements, the U.S. Navy has developed a unique academic institution at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) whose emphasis is on education and research programs that are relevant to the Navy, defense and national and international security interests. NPS provides a continuum of learning opportunities, including Graduate Degree Programs, Continuous Learning Opportunities, Refresher and Transition Education. These programs are under the auspices of the four graduate schools: Graduate School of Business & Public Policy School of International Graduate Studies Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Graduate School of Operational & Informational Sciences

Fairhaven,, MA, United States

Northeast Maritime Institute is a private, co-educational institute that offers its students an opportunity to pursue maritime career-oriented education. The institute has been established to offer a unique curriculum of classroom instruction and experiential learning at sea. The mission of the institute is to equip graduates with a combination of knowledge, critical thinking problem solving, ethical decision making and confidence which will enable them to safely and efficiently operate, maintain and manage the ships of today and the maritime industry of tomorrow. A core of general education course integrated with intense technical instruction and practical experience gained during cooperative education programs at sea will provide graduates with the tools for success throughout their lives. The institute, which embodies the pursuit of excellence in maritime higher education, upholds the centuries of New Bedford tradition of providing skilled seafarers from around the world, who are second to none. We are here to help you fulfill your dream!

Peachtree City,, Georgia, United States

Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers look to SMC³ for the technology, industry data, educational services and general know-how to achieve greater success in the transportation marketplace. Founded in 1935, SMC³ has built a reputation among industry professionals as a central knowledge base for decision support, improved collaboration and streamlined processes in the movement of freight via motor carriers.

Washington,, DC, United States

SOCP is a membership organization ($5000 annually)comprised of US based ship operators, ship managers, maritime training and educational institutions, maritime labor, maritime product and service suppliers, government and other maritime organizations. Its purpose is to bring these organizations together to work in partnership to solve common ship operations problems and to develop products to satisfy the common needs of the members. The membership has grown from 5 members at inception in 1993 to 43 members currently.

Montreal,, PQ,, Canada

The Shipping Federation of Canada is the pre-eminent voice of shipowners and agents involved in Canada's overseas trade. The Federation has a core membership of eighty-five Canadian companies that own, operate or act as agents for some 300 steamship lines throughout the world. The Federation also has a significant number of affiliated members who are either directly involved in the maritime industry or work in areas closely related thereto. The Federation's mandate is to promote and protect the interests of its members by forging consensus on emerging issues, and working with governments to develop policies, laws and regulations that enable the industry to flourish as a key contributor to the Canadian economy. The Federation's main activities include the dissemination of information to members on general and technical matters, representation of members' interests before government and other regulatory authorities, monitoring of relevant policy and legislative developments, communicating with media and other maritime organizations, development and delivery of training courses and educational programs, and provision of advice / support on technical and operational matters.

New London, Connecticut, United States

The Thames Maritime Coalition has wide membership, comprising of any member of the Thames River maritime community with an interest in the safety, security, environmental well being, recreational uses and commercial viability of the Thames River. This includes local pilots, harbormasters, state and federal regulatory agencies, vessel agents, pilots, facility operators, shipyards, fishermen, longshoremen, educational/research organizations, yacht/beach clubs, and ferry, tug and charter boat operators.

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.

Arlington,, VA, United States

The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) is an international non-profit scientific, professional and educational organization. RTCM members are organizations (not individuals) that are both non-government and government. Although started in 1947 as a U.S. government advisory committee, RTCM is now an independent organization supported by its members from all over the world. We keep our members informed about regional and international maritime radionavigation and radiocommunication policy issues, regulatory changes, and technical standards development. Our Special Committees provide a forum in which government and non-government members work together to develop technical standards and consensus recommendations in regard to issues of particular concern.

Kristiansand, Norway

Valero offers effective learning aids. Valero AS develops learning aids which meet today’s requirements for results and cost. The most popular learning aids mediate theory in a shorter period of time, are independent of location and offer a completely different range of educational tools to those offered by an instructor. These learning aids are often called e-learning. We are 5 employees with a combined total of over 35 years’ experience in the production of learning aids. Some examples of our learning aids are: Interactive multimedia-based learning programs in a variety of formats (CD-R, DVD, Internet-based) Training video (VHS, DVD) Course documentation (course folders, illustration series, slides) Course manuscripts (course material for instructors) User documentation (user manuals, reference works) Our aim is to develop good learning aids within a variety of price groups, which each achieve their maximum potential in terms of learning effect and cost-saving.

Oxnard, CA, United States

Opened in 1991, the Museum offers a world-class collection of maritime art, models of historic sailing ships and a history of the Channel Coast and early 20th century development of Channel Islands Harbor and nearby Port Hueneme. The Museum is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Knowledgeable docents are available to explain the exhibits. Special maritime educational programs are available for school children, including "at sea" activities aboard affiliated research and sail training vessels.