Maritime Directory

St. Petersburg, Russia

AKO BARSS Group is a world-class Russian engineering and construction group with the capability and resources to undertake the most challenging projects. The Group’s activities are organised in two core business areas: 1. Offshore units construction & upgrading 2. Shipbuilding & repair/conversion Other current activities, which include production of large-size steel and aluminium structures, are also available.

London, United Arab Emirates

The UK's leading ports group, ABP owns and operates 21 ports all around the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country's seaborne trade. Its ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon. ABP also has a property division which is responsible for managing the Group's extensive land and property assets. Issues relating to land that is used for port operations may involve anything from managing tenancy agreements to renegotiating leases, or providing expert advice on property-related matters when a disposal or acquisition is being considered. In addition, ABP's property division negotiates and manages the disposal of land and property that has been identified as non-core to the ongoing ports and transport business, adding value by securing alternative planning consents and infrastructure where appropriate.

Singapore, Singapore

BP Shipcare is a wholly owned subsidiary of BP Shipping Limited, which is a member of the BP Group. It was formed in 1975 initially to lay-up its own surplus tonnage but as demand and expertise increased the service was expanded to include other ship owners and operators. BP Shipcare's lay-up site is off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia near to the island of Labuan, in Brunei Bay. The bay was identified as a suitable spot for preserving vessels and rigs since it lies in sheltered waters outside the typhoon belt. The anchorage has good holding ground in 30m of water and a current of no more than half a knot allowing ships to be moored to a single anchor. The lay-up unit can accommodate over 30 vessels at any one time. Since the start of operations in Brunei Bay, BP Shipcare has successfully laid-up and reactivated over 150 different vessels, including tankers, gas carriers, rigs and container ships. The experienced gained over this time enables us tailor the lay-up to suit owner and vessel requirements, ensuring vessels are returned in optimum condition. Typically this involves protection of machinery against static seizure, dehumidification of accommodation and engine room, hull protection via strategically placed anodes and blanking of hull apertures, and appropriate protection for all external deck equipment. Once laid-up, 24 hour on board watch-keeping enables the entire crew to be repatriated providing significant cost savings to owners. Routine maintenance schedules are agreed and regular reports keep owners apprised of vessel's condition. In addition, by liaising with local shipyard facilities, BP Shipcare is able to assist with arrangements for any remedial or refurbishment work that may be required, making efficient use of the period the vessel is in lay-up.

Tampa,, FL, United States

CP Ships provides international container transportation in four key regional markets: TransAtlantic, Australasia, Latin America and Asia. CP Ships also owns Montreal Gateway Terminals which operates one of Canada's largest marine container terminal facilities. Following its acquisition in 2005 by TUI, CP Ships is being integrated into TUI's shipping subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd to create the world's fifth-largest container shipping company.

Swindon, United Kingdom

through to the fastest container ship. The diversity and sophistication of shipboard equipment and modern operating conditions demand the highest level of lubrication technology. Castrol Marine delivers the highest quality lubricants and fluids, giving comprehensive technical back up and customised service. Shipping is a vital link in the world's economic chain and the marine industry is very much a worldwide business. Castrol's Headquarters are based in the UK, but Castrol Marine is a truly global company represented in around 80 countries servicing over 700 ports. Castrol Marine ensures that all lubricant supplies are of consistent quality and specification wherever in the world they are delivered. Castrol Marine providing lubrication solutions.

Hamburg, Germany

E.R. Schiffahrt is a service provider for large liner companies worldwide. Presently we control 78 container ships in service and under construction with a capacity of about 350,000 TEU. Most of our ships have secured long-term employment with major charterers, who we regard as close strategic partners and business friends. We bear a high responsibility as an integral part of their logistic network and, in consequence, place great value on high-quality ship management with first-class equipment, crews, and procedures. E.R. Schiffahrt’s goal is to be one of the best container shipping companies in the world. All our people, both ashore and onboard, work as a team and are dedicated to securing reliability and performance to the mutual benefit of both our company and our various business partners worldwide.

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Taipei,, Taiwan

Having started as a shipowner in 1968, Dr Chang Yung-fa has built the Evergreen Group into a major international organisation whose affiliate companies are active in shipping and port operations, aviation, road transport, hotels and a variety of service-oriented companies. The original company, Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan), and various other affiliates form one of the largest container shipping groups in the world. Including owned vessels, newbuildings and tonnage chartered in longterm, the Evergreen Group fleet will stand at around 150 ships totalling over 400,000 TEU by the end of 2002. The high volume routes operated by Evergreen link North America, Asia and Europe but the service network has progressively embraced more and more of the globe, the latest region being the West Coast of South America, added in May 2002. Feeder services extend Evergreen's service into hundreds of minor ports while intermodal road, rail and river barge services take Evergreen's containers far inland, right to the customers' premises.

Leidschendam, Zuid Nederland, Netherlands

Freight-On-Line is an online marketplace where the container capacity can be traded between Shipper / Freight Forwarders and agents / carriers

Rotterdam, Netherlands

GTI is as versatile as the marine industry itself. We have considerable experience in the fields of electronic engineering and instrumentation, piping systems, service and repair, advice and design up to installation, commissioning and maintenance. As a result we can offer every customer a suitable, tailor-made solution, regardless of whether it is a large container ship, an inland tanker, a yacht or a drilling rig - GTI will always ensure maximum co-operation and anticipate short delivery times.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hamburg Süd is the leading container carrier to South America and also in many other north-south trades. Hamburg Sued Nederland offers premium container shipping, premium reefer shipping, premium intermodal transport and premium further logistical products in order to solve the logistical challenges of our customers.

Limassol, Cyprus

Hanseatic SHipping is the biggest company in the worldwide Schulte Group of Shipmanagement Companies. Currently Hanseatic has 185 ships in management, of which 65 are also in full technical management. The fleet comprises container, oil/chemical/product tankers, gascarriers, bulkers, reefers, VLCC's, RoRo and semi-container ships, FPSO's. Hanseatic has a subsidiary management company in Singapore and an affiliated managment company in Hamburg, Reimarus Schiffahrtskontor GmbH & Co, KG.

London, United Kingdom

Hatsu Marine Limited, a new U.K. company with Headquarters in London, was established as a container shipping company on the 4th of January 2002. Though currently all Hatsu Marine Limited owned vessels are located in the transpacific trade between the Far East and North America, more services with global coverage could be expected through fleet expansion and slot exchange of alliance, to strengthen Hatsu's competence on providing completed service scope to all customers. Starting with the operation of 6332TEU Hatsu Eagle completed in October 2001; the other four sister vessels will be brought to fleet sequentially, which are Hatsu Envoy in March 2002, Hatsu Excel in May 2002, and two more vessels of the same series are expected to join Hatsu's fleet by the end of 2002. Beside these gigantic benchmarks, moreover are about to be introduced in next few years to enlarge Hatsu's service territory. Hatsu Marine Limited is now meeting the requirements for inclusion within the United Kingdom tonnage tax regime, including flying Red Ensign and training a significant number of cadets on board. While considering the focal point within the EU for financial services and a traditional centre for the maritime industries, and having a stronger operation base within the EU will complement it's extensive knowledge of Asia and North America in serving global customers, Hatsu Marine Limited will keep reinforcing its position within EU with proudly creation and enable itself to serve global customer base much better.

Champlain, NY, United States

Offering passenger voyages from coastal and island hopping to one-way ocean crossings and Around-the-World cruises.

Riyadh,, Saudi Arabia

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Norbulk Shipping UK Ltd. evolved 17 years ago to continue the ship management activities originally established by a Norwegian Owner in the 1960's. The Company offers a full range of technical and consultancy services since its formation Norbulk has experienced steady growth through a proactive approach to safety, quality and technology. The Glasgow office is the operators centre responsible for the day to day technical, safety and crew management functions. The fully managed fleet of over 60 vessels consists of Refrigerated Cargo Vessels, Multi Purpose Container ships, Bulk, Crude, Chemical and Product Tankers. Norbulk has taken a leading role in developing Safety and Quality systems. One of the first managers to receive dual accreditation from DNV for Quality and Safety Management for Safe Operation and Pollution Prevention, since 1994 systems have been audited in compliance with the ISM codes, ISO 9002, and DNV's SEP program. An experienced pool of over 2000 seafarers is employed by Norbulk Manning Services. Officers and Rating s are mainly from Western Europe, FSU, Baltic States, India and the Philippines. Norbulk has taken a very active role in the training of cadets and promoting the skills of seafarers so vital to continuing high standards of future ship operations.

Odense C, Denmark

Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd. is a newbuilding shipyard with capacity for vessels of up to 450,000 dwt. Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd. further more is the parent company of a shipbuilding group with affiliates in Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia and China.

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

P&O Nedlloyd is a global door-to-door container shipping company.

Port Angeles, WA, United States

PRIME Marine is a full service pierside ship repair company with facilities and resources in Port Angeles and Bellingham, Washington.

Antwerp I, Belgium

Vancouver,, B.C., Canada

Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. provides professional services for the management of ships and marine assets. The company caters to all aspects of ship management, including purchasing, crewing, maintenance, insurance, inspections, compliance with Flag, Class and other mandatory requirements, and reporting to owners. The company and its affiliates are also amenable to commercially viable joint ventures in regard to providing vessels for specific services or trades.

Marshall Islands

Soundview Maritime LLC is registered in the Marshall Islands Soundview Maritime, LLC, an owner and operator of mid-sized container ships for charter to leading global ocean and intermodal transportation companies. Littlejohn & Co. and Northern Shipping Funds (Northern) established Soundview Maritime in 2010

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