Maritime Directory

Houston, TX, United States

ABS Consulting is a leading independent global provider of risk management services that combines industry experts, risk modeling, practical engineering and technology-based solutions. Through a comprehensive and integrated risk management approach, ABS Consulting is committed to assist its clients in managing their operational, security, and catastrophic risks to minimize business interruption of their operations.

New York, NY, United States

Russia: All 89 Regions Trade & Investment Guide is the most complete compilation of economic data for all regions of Russia. A functional, subscription-based research resource, The Guide consists of a family of products: a soft cover book, a CD-ROM and updates. Resolving the current difficulty in sourcing information about Russia's vast regions: what they are, what they produce, what they can sell and what they seek to buy, what investment opportunities the regions offer, The Guide meets the information needs of business communities, governments and academic circles throughout the world. With opening statements by Mr. Sergey Mironov, Chairman of the Federation Council; Mr. Mr. James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank; United States Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Donald L. Evans; Mr. Jerry Jasinowski, President of the US National Association of Manufacturers and Mr. Arkady Volski, President of RSPP, the Guide's publishing date is set for November 2003. Russia: All 89 Regions Trade and Investment Guide offers a unique collection of data, retrieved directly from local administrations and governments, and reviewed and verified through government agencies. To meet western standards, the information is structured and re-edited by independent professionals with Western expertise. The Guide's unparalleled content coverage offers the business community practical, factual, up-to-date, region-specific information on markets, sources of supply, trade opportunities, operating conditions, investment projects, legal and tax environment, current economic conditions, and risks. Academia gains a reference source for essential economic and demographic information on every Russian region - unavailable until today.

Piraeus, Greece

VISION In the words of George P.Livanos, "Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises Ltd., believes that ecologically sound and safe, seaborne trade promotes world peace, supports a unique form of communication between nations and assists the development of peoples who strive to improve their standard of living." Ceres will always endeavor to provide superior client service by achieving Maximum Quality through zero casualty tolerance. We strive to be a leader in the ship management industry, by utilising new information technologies in shipping, consistent with our strategic goals and by realising maximum efficiency through superior management. We aim at exploiting new horizons and new markets worldwide by forging strategic alliances with new or existing customers. MISSION Our fundamental belief is that a safe vessel means inter alia safe and clean seas and environment. However, profitability is the overall target through planning, through Safety, Quality and Environmental awareness and provision of safe and cost effective management services that meet or exceed the requirements of our clients. We focus on safe and healthy work environments and practices, onboard and ashore, by minimising the risks, managing a well-maintained fleet and striving to meet new industry requirements, within budget, while complying with all applicable rules and regulations. We respect the dignity and rights of the individual and offer equal opportunity to all employees, based on merit, in order to develop and realise their career goals. We shall earn the confidence of the shipowners and our clients by achieving and maintaining certification, for complying with applicable requirements of the ISM Code, ISO 9002-1994, Quality and ISO 14001, Environmental Management Standards.

Atlanta, Ga, United States

With Headquarters in Atlanta and London, Crawford & Company and Crawford-THG provide strategic solutions for managing risks and controlling risk related costs. Together, the two organizations make up the world's largest risk and claims management organization--serving a global client base aof insurance companies, self-insured corporations and public entities. Our global service network employs more than 8,000 professionals in 670 cities and 65 countries. The Cornerstone Group is a unique assemblage of experts: large loss adjusters, CPA's engineers, project managers, field monitors and consultants. All work together to develop response strategies for companies facing widespread losses from oil spills, chemical releases or other man-made disasters. Our experts manage the most sensitive issues of widespread liability losses. With out well-tested catastrophe and other technical support teams available for mobilization at immediate notice, Crawford's Cornerstone Group is ideally qualified to react to these claims anywhere in the world.

United Kingdom

We will listen to you and, with practical processes, clear options and a no-nonsense approach, help design a solution carefully tailored to your real commercial needs. All that we do is designed to cut right down on unnecessary paperwork. And because Dex works both for you, and with you, small print is obsolete. Dex makes things simpler. So you'll find we're easy to deal with. When it comes to technology, you'll find we're ahead, examining all the best options to speed up business and simplify communication. Claims will be more streamlined, with less paperwork and direct on-line access to our website, wherever you are in the world. And as for global coverage, when you need us most we'll be there, with each and every office in our truly international network geared to handle your claim, not just on-line, but in person, via your own local contact. When we use service providers, we will ensure they understand your needs and standards and they react with skill and speed. With Dex, in the unlikely event of a dispute, the Rules allow for an Independent Advisory Council, drawn from the shipping industry, to reconcile matters of cover, and for a Mediation or Arbitration process to apply should a misunderstanding arise in other areas, like the quantum of losses, for example. Now you can look ahead to hull insurance that's more straightforward than ever before. Here are just some of the key Dex differences that will make your life easier in the future. Dex adds up to a different basis for business. One of consistency, balance and fairness that's an intrinsic part of the Dex service philosophy. We believe in clarity and simplicity. So you'll find all our documentation is set out in plain, easy to understand English. With Dex you know exactly where you are. The Dex rules are for All Risks of physical loss or damage. In keeping with or overriding principles of openness and clarity, any exclusions are easy to find, plain and unambiguous. We don't just pay lip service to the interests of the shipowner. Our intimate knowledge and understanding of the business, along with our relationships with our clients, go far deeper than that. This depth of knowledge allows us to be as responsive and imaginative in our approach as we are realistic. At Dex we're here to work with and for your business. We believe that in today's business climate there's no room for the adversarial approach to claims disputes. In the end, no one benefits.

Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong Sar)

Specialising in Hull, PandI and Cargo Insurance throughout Asia Pacific and the world. Direct Reinsurance and Retrocession business placed.

Glen Allen,, VA, United States

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs (HRH) is the eighth largest insurance brokerage firm in the United States, with over 125 offices throughout the nation. We at HRH help clients manage their risks in property and casualty, employee benefits, professional liability, and other areas of specialized exposure. In addition, HRH offers a full range of personal and corporate financial products and services. We make it our business to understand our clients’ businesses, employees and risks, as well as the insurance and financial markets, so that we can find them the carriers and coverages that best fit their needs.

London, United Kingdom

Oslo, Norway

PURPOSES, OBJECTIVES, SCOPE OF WORK The aim of the forum shall be to promote the well-being of the Working Environment and Safety and Health for Seafarers as both individuals and as a collective group, in relation to or in compliance with relevant national and international rules and regulations in that respect. TARGET GROUP The forum is open to all involved in, and ensuring compliance with the regulations regarding Working Environment, Safety and Health, thus: Shipping companies, ship management companies, ship manning companies the seafarers: safety supervisors safety representatives members of safety committees and Seafarers unions and other relevant organisations. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work is as defined by the national and international rules and regulations dealing with seafarers working environment, safety and health at work, as clearly expressed by the ISM Code's objectives, inter alias: Provide for safe practices in ship operation Provide for a safe working environment Establish safeguards against all identified risks The forum is founded upon the Major Rules and Regulations for Working Environment, Safety and Health at Work on board, mainly: The IMO's International Safety Management code ILOS Convention 147 (Merchant shipping minimum standards) ILO convention 178 (inspection of seafarers working and living conditions) Standards for safety and health at work applying to EU flagged ships The relevant sections of the STCW convention MEMBERS BENEFITS Frequent information on the subject Discount on seminars, literature, etc. The right to join our rating system for health, safety and working environment Access to members-section on www.HSEatSea.no (discussion board, useful information etc.) The forum shall not deal with matters as traditional union topics, wages and employments agreements, medical advice etc, but confine the scope of work to the relevant and above referred international regulations. COMMITTEE The forum is lead by a committee, consisting of professionals from different sections of the shipping industry. PRACTICAL INFORMATION All information will be sent to the members through e-mail and will also be published on the forums web-pages. You are welcome to contact us in our office-hours mon-fri 10.00 – 15.00.

Auckland City,, New Zealand (Aotearoa)

The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) is the government agency with the job of protecting the community from potential risks arising from international trade and travel, while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods across the border. Our Maori name - Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa - translates as the authority that screens and protects New Zealand.

GIJON, Asturias, Spain

Teaching & research in the maritime field. In the High nautical School of Gijón - University of Oviedo, The MAritime Field Investigation Group (MaFIG-UniOvi) is constituted.

Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Definition of Risk: “Bad things happen, people could get blamed” or “Good things happen, people may not know.” Risk Management challenges and performance objectives go hand-in-hand for a global organization, post 9/11 and post Sarbanes Oxley, taking everything from Governance Performance, Compliance, Fraud, Cyber Crime, Concept Theft, Workplace Discrimination and Confidentiality Breaches into account as contemporary threats in today's business world. However, the traditional deterrents of stand-alone manual, or isolated, internal control processes, periodic audits, specialty devices and electronic barriers no longer meet the needs of these high-risk business environments. The horizontal, organization-wide thinking of "Integrated Risk Management" is essential for survival, performance and sustained success. Integrated risk management is the consideration of all risks to an organization and the creation of responses that utilize current assets and consider the entire organization before program implementation. It includes a fundamental shift from a vertical, top-down, organizational structure and thought pattern to one that is horizontal and company inclusive. A risk in one department is a risk to the entire organization and must be considered as such. The result is enhanced performance of an organization through risk management solutions that in turn provide efficient, low-cost, sustained competitive advantage. Risk Analysis Group (RAG) is the only solutions provider with this sophisticated approach to financial security, physical security and overall risk management. Our goal is to be the premiere authority in ethics-based Corporate Governance, Corporate Performance, IT security information and threat assesment for the domestic and international business community organized into three main segments: • Financial Risk Management and Corporate Performance • IT Security • Organizational/Physical Security A Los Angeles-based international consulting services and solutions provider, Risk Analysis Group has made a science of integrated risk management. We have developed a unique methodology for analyzing and mitigating risks to financial reporting processes, personnel, property and conceptual assets. With over 100 collective years of worldwide field experience in all pertinent areas of expertise, our team of experts is uniquely qualified to assess and advise your business in such diverse areas as Sarbanes Oxley compliance, Corporate Board Assessments, IT network security; and personnel protection. RAG has the knowledge and experience to guide your business through the transition from vertical to horizontal security habits. Risk Analysis Group partners with academic, nonprofit, private and government agencies, providing timely information and practical solution strategies appropriate for our changing times. Programs and offerings are available through our consulting division, seminar training and Internet courses.

Copenhagen K, Denmark

SHIELD Risk Consulting is a company specializing in Risk Management services and one of the few companies in Northern Europe with a concept of complete security counseling.

Philadelphia,, PA, United States

The Graham Company is one of the largest insurance brokers in the US, with an exclusive focus on Property and Casualty Insurance for businesses with complex risks.

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.