Maritime Directory

Manzanillo,, Colima, Mexico

Agencia Naviera Consignataria del Pacifico (ANACOPA), S.A. de C.V. is a worldwide reputed shipping Agency. Our experienced professional and fully trained bi-lingual staff with many years in the business will attend all your requirements in a timely manner 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. ANACOPA will be in close contact with you and keep you duly informed daily with regard to the status of your vessels, monitoring all steps of operations for the loading/discharging of all cargoes. Our main office is in Manzanillo, with port offices in all ports of México west coast and Gulf.

Wichita,, KS, United States

At Celestaire, we feel the science and art of navigation is of fundamental importance on all voyages whether on land, sea, or in the air. We think the celestial way, although ancient in origin, is still the most exciting way to navigate. It can be done anywhere with complete self-sufficiency, AND it can be practiced in one's own backyard. Our curious land-locked status began from selling government surplus aircraft sextants in Wichita in 1972. Although we still feature some of these, we began adding marine sextants and other unusual items not to be found elsewhere. Today we process more sextants than any other single firm in the world. In our catalog, our prices are among the lowest to be found anywhere. We have attempted to discuss the merits of each product, and to give our recommendations so that you can choose those that suit your needs best. Celestaire is staffed by people who are experienced in marine and air navigation, and of course, our specialty is celestial. We have flown by it, and sailed by it, and would be happy to discuss your particular requirements.

Visakhapatnam, India

The Dredging Corporation of India (DCI), a Government of India enterprise, was established in 1976. The government has a stake of 98.56 per cent in the company. DCI is engaged in the activities of capital & maintenance dredging for the creation of new harbours, deepening of existing harbours and maintenance of draught navigation channels at various major & minor ports, desiltation for lakes, ponds reservoirs and inland channels. The company owns a fleet of 10 dredgers. DCI provides integrated dredging services to the major and minor ports of the country and abroad. DCI has been awarded "mini ratna" status by the Government of India thereby empowering it with enhanced autonomy with regard to capital expenditure, establishment of joint ventures, overseas offices and technology alliance. The turnover of company for FY1999-2000 is around Rs. 3,320 million.

Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong Shippers' Council was established in 1967 and incorporated as a separate entity in June 1976. Its forerunner was the Freight Joint Committee formed by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in 1961. The Hong Kong Shippers' Council evolved from this committee. The aims and objectives for the establishment of the Council are to protect and promote the interests of Hong Kong exports and importers, traders and manufacturers in matters relating to the transportation of merchandise by sea, land and air. The Council has worked towards establishing a level playing field between shippers and service providers, such as the shipping lines and airfreight carriers. The Council is an independent organisation of international status, with open membership. The Council represents Hong Kong shippers overseas and is a member of regional and international shippers' councils like the Global Shippers' Network and the Federation of ASEAN Shippers' Councils (FASC). The Council works together with other shippers' councils towards shaping the regulatory environment on issues relating to the shipping and transportation of goods on a local, regional and global level.

Offerable services: Verify supplier's reliability Verify supplier's quality assurance Supervision on processes and status work Inspection on various phases of the activities Testing witnessed Expediting

Glattbrugg, Switzerland

FIATA, a non-governmental organisation, represents today an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, also known as the "Architects of Transport", employing around 8 - 10 million people in 150 countries. FIATA has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (inter alia ECE, ESCAP, ESCWA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). It is recognised as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental organisations, governmental authorities, private international organisations in the field of transport such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Union of Railways (UIC), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), etc. In summary FIATA is the largest non-governmental organisation in the field of transportation. Its influence is worldwide.

FAREHAM, United Kingdom

The International Harbour Masters' Association (IHMA) was formed in June 1996 with more than 250 members in 52 countries worldwide. Membership now encompasses almost 80 nations and extends throughout Western and Eastern Europe, Australasia, Africa, The Americas, The Middle East and Asia Membership consists of harbour masters from ports large and small, publicly and privately owned, and represents a unique source of up-to-date, hands-on expertise in a range of maritime operations, including: safety of navigation, vessel traffic control and monitoring, port management, protection of the marine environment, the ship/port interface, cargo handling and safe stowage, safety management and training, and the good practice of seamanship in port and harbour environs. Widely acknowledged as a competent partner in the shipping and port industry world-wide, the IHMA's wealth of experience is sought after and highly appreciated in many international fora and inter-industry working groups. Consequently, the IHMA's application for observer status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is undergoing its last stages of appraisal and, on sucessful conclusion, will offer direct access to this important forum from later this year

Twickenham, United Kingdom

History The magazine was founded in 1972 as International Underwater Systems Design. It was bought by Astrid Powell Associates in 1997. It is re-named International Ocean Systems. Click here to view the latest features and news Present status The editorial policy and circulation structure was overhauled immediately after purchase. Circulation is now almost 12,000 in over 100 nations - see Circulation Breakdown and Reader Activity Analysis. The International Ocean Systems Magazine has been completely redesigned and its layout now attracts international plaudits: this has been reflected in the increased volumes of advertising and by a massive increase in reader response by ocean professionals. Editorial An editorial board of distinguished ocean professionals guides the editorial policy of International Ocean Systems (IOS). The 2001 Editorial Programme is outlined here. Editorial contributions are always welcomed for consideration - see Contact Details. A lively approach to every aspect of ocean activity produces a high level of Reader Response.

Zurich 2, ZH, Switzerland

The International Union of Marine Insurance is a professional body run by and for its members. It provides an essential forum to discuss and exchange ideas of common interest and to protect and advance members' interests. It also provides through its worldwide communication network- a platform from which views on matters of concern to its members are disseminated to the marine and shipping industry, International Organisations and international media. IUMI has a unique status in the world of marine insurance, whose members are dedicated to expand trade and to enter emerging markets.

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Our objectives are: 1) To promote the professional and technical interests of New Zealand pilots and pilotage through investigation, information and representation. 2) To enhance and protect the status of pilots. 3) To enhance and protect the status of shipmasters wherever they may be associated with pilotage. 4) To promote and maintain proper standards of performance of pilotage and associated matters of navigation and management. 5) To reveiw, investigate and report from time to time upon existing pilotage services and upon alternative systems of pilotage service, administration and operation.

Anchorage, Ak, United States

Northern Gas Pipelines is a public service website providing current news and archives on the history and status of Arctic gas pipeline projects and the people associated with them.

Providence, RI, United States

The Port of Providence is one of the oldest operating ports in the United States. First utilized by colonial commerce, it has progressed to its current status as the premier bulk and speciality cargo facility serving the northeastern region of the Untied States. Located at the top of the Naragansett Bay and on the Providence River, ProvPort offers vessels six deep water berths that exceed the depths associated with other northeastern ports. In addition, ProvPort has over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space, generous outside storage areas, railroad access to all major, national lines, heavy lifting capacity, and a productive and flexible work force. ProvPort's occupies over 105 acres immediately adjacent to its berths. Some of the area is leased to major international and local corporations, including: Univar USA is a packager and distributor for specialty chemicals utilized by manufacturers and water agencies throughout New England. Univar's administrative headquarters, processing plant and distribution facility are located within and adjacent to ProvPort. TEPPCO is a subsidiary unit of Duke Energy. Their ProvPort facility stands as the major distribution terminal for propane throughout TEPPCO's New England market. Glens Falls/Lehigh Cement recently invested in excess of $15 million to create its New England distribution center. The new dome structure can hold in excess of 35,000 tons of cement that can then be distributed via truck and rail its customer in the region. Metals Recycling has been an active tenant of the port since the mid-1980's. Its facility receives various grades of scrap metal for export by both barge and vessel. Metals' is jointly owned by local interests along with the Hugo Neu Corporation and Snitzer Steel, both nationally recognized scrap metal processors. Morton Salt recently signed a long-term lease with ProvPort. This action establishes ProvPort as its major distribution point for road salt. Morton Salt is the major supplier of road salt to governmental jurisdictions and private entities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

BREST, France

SURTYMAR is a maritime consultancy specializing in security services for the maritime sector worldwide. Surtymar has recognised maritime security organisation status (RSO)

London, United Kingdom

The Institute of Marine Engineers is a professional institution and learned society and is the largest in its field in the world. It was founded in 1889 to provide a forum for discussion on engineering matters and to enhance the status of the profession.

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

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

The USCG Navigation Center maintains & disseminates up to date information on various Electronic Navigation Sytems, including GPS, DGPS/NDGPS, & Loran-C.