Maritime Directory

Fichtenwalde,, Germany

The AVECS Corporation AG is a software company developing quality & safety management software for the marine industry in accordance with ISO 9001. The company was founded in 1994 as a two-man company based in Potsdam. The ever-increasing rate of accidents at sea and falling safety standards gave Captain Hans-Werner Schleiter the idea to try and change this situation by developing specialised safety software. The concept was based on the then new international legislation (ISM - International Safety Management Code), introduced to improve safety onboard ships worldwide. During the development of the system, experts from maritime industry, nautical universities and software ergonomics were involved. Test installations onboard ensured that the functionality required by users was available in a user-friendly interface. The AVECS Corporation currently employs around 50 people, some of whom with extensive seagoing experience.

Honolulu,, HI, United States

American Marine Corporation is the lead organization in what is now known as the American Marine Services Group. The current companies of American Marine Services Group began to take shape in 1985 with the formation of Pacific Environmental Corporation (PENCO). PENCO was formed in response to growing environmental awareness and legislation. PENCO has grown into a leading provider of emergency marine oil spill response and related environmental services and is currently the primary responder for the State of Hawaii. Continued growth in Hawaii lead to the formation of North Pacific Construction in 1995. North Pacific Construction has undertaken projects throughout the Pacific Basin, specializing in work involving diving, vessel and environmental components. Recent projects include construction of a new seawall on Johnston Island for the Navy and a new marina at Ko'Olina, Hawaii. Recognizing that American Divers, American Workboats, and North Pacific Construction shared many of the same customers and corporate administration, management took a bold step to combine the three operating companies into a single organizayion. During the summer of 1998 American Marine Corporation was formed. AMC continues to provide customers with the level of service they've grown to expect from an American Marine Services Group company, American Marine Corporation is committed to building upon the reputation of its predecessors.

Washington, DC, United States

Dyer Ellis & Joseph provides legal representation on bankruptcy, corporate law, employment law, environmental regulation and litigation, equipment leasing and aircraft finance, government contracts, health care, information technology, intellectual property, international trade and transactions, legislation and lobbying, maritime law and vessel finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, securities regulation and litigation, structured finance, tax and white-collar defense

Vancouver,, British Columbia, Canada

The Chamber of Shipping has proudly served the international shipping industry community in British Columbia since 1923. The Chamber is a forum for the gathering, developing and disseminating of information both to the membership and shipping communities around the world. Information relating to new developments in shipping services, government legislation as well as alternative services and opportunities in trade, commerce, or education are handled by the Chamber and its dedicated committees. Established as a non profit society in 1923, The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia provides its services to three categories of members. 'Full Members' are drawn from the ship owners, operators and agents, representing the foreign flag international deep sea segment of the B.C. shipping community. Associate or Service Membership is offered to other entities which see value in a close relationship with the Chamber. The Chamber has 140 members, in total. The objects define a role of facilitation and interaction, in the interests of members, with all levels of government and the wider marine community. The President, Staff and Board of Directors are all actively involved in the work of the Chamber in fulfilling its mandate. This is achieved through their involvement in standing and adhoc committees devoted to key topics, for example,Ship and Port Operations, Navigation and Pilotage, Cruise, Liner, Legislation etc. The facilitation role is further exemplified through the Chamber's role in the registration of vessels under the Canadian oil spill regulations. The Chamber has also spearheaded the formation of an informal coalition, The Western Marine Community (WMC), with the aim of ensuring an equitable regional apportionment of the Coast Guard's cost recovery program.

Southborough,, MA, United States

Astoria, OR, United States

Recognizing the need to protect the safety of ships, crews and cargoes crossing the dangerous Columbia River Bar, the State of Oregon, in 1846, established the Oregon Board of Pilot Commissioners. This legislation provided for formal licensing of the pilots. The Columbia River Bar Pilots trace their history to this date, and is one of the oldest ongoing businesses in Oregon.

Shenzhen, China

Since its inception in 1960, the Federation's prime goals have been to serve the many needs of Hong Kong's industrial and business communities. It continues to play a major role in shaping the territory's prosperity. The Federation actively promotes and fosters the interests of Hong Kong's industrial and business sectors promotes trade, investment, technological advancement, manpower development and business opportunities in Hong Kong represents industry's views and influences Government on policies and legislation which affect industry and business The Federation achieves this by representing members on the Legislative Council and various high-level Government advisory boards and committees acting as a bridge between members and overseas business communities organising activities to promote trade, investment, technology transfer and manpower training updating members on business opportunities in Hong Kong and all over the world

Australia

Fremantle Sea Rescue is located in Western Australia and performs over 500 rescues a year. Fremantle Sea Rescue operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Fremantle Sea Rescue is staffed entirely by volunteers....

Holt, ACT, Australia

Consultancy specialising in safety legislation in relation to small vessels in developing countries.

Alexandria, VA, United States

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), was founded in 1891. IRWA Headquarters offices are in Alexandria, VA, USA with division offices in the Netherlands and India. In addition to collecting information and encouraging the exchange of ideas, IRWA aggressively promotes more efficient distribution services, aids members in adopting new technology, advises members concerning legislation and regulations affecting the food industry, assists members in complying with U.S. and international regulations, and participates in alliances with industry and international organizations having a common interest in the safe and efficient flow of food products around the world. All active members of IARW are also members and beneficiaries of the work of The World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).

San Francisco, CA, United States

The objectives of the ILWU are: First, to unite in one organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, all workers within the jurisdiction of this International; Second, to maintain and improve the wages, hours and working conditions for all of its members without discrimination; Third, to educate the membership of this organization in the history of the American labor movement and in present day labor problems and tactics; Fourth, to secure legislation in the interests of labor and to oppose anti-labor legislation. from the Constitution of the ILWU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ILWU The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has approximately 42,000 members in over 60 local unions in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. An additional 3,500 members belong to the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, which constitutes the Union's Marine Division. Another 14,000 members belong to the autonomous ILWU Canada

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

International Maritime Security (IMS) was established in 1986, to provide security advice to the maritime industry. All members of IMS have had a lifetime of experience as security executives. The greatest strength of IMS is its professional expertise in studying cruise ships, ferries, cargo ships and ports, and in designing Protective Security Measures to assist in preventing acts of violence and crime. IMS security executives have a comprehensive knowledge of the new SOLAS Regulations concerning security and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; also US, Canadian and UK maritime security legislation.

Vienna, VA, United States

It was 50 years ago Liberia's maritime program opened its doors to the world's shipping community. Within no time that community responded quickly, and in three months the 29,000dwt tanker World Peace, a large vessel by the standards of her day, had become the first ocean going merchant vessel to fly Liberia's star and stripes. Those 50 years have seen the fleet grow until today it stands at being one of the largest registries in the world. Today's position has as its foundation the high standards set and maintained during those 50 years. Liberia has often led the world in introducing new standards of safety and in implementing new international codes and conventions, and the flag is recognized as being the Premier of the open registry. The registry has a reputation for quality, efficiency, safety, and service. Liberia also offers one of the most convenient, efficient, and tax effective offshore corporate registries in the world. Administration is being updated to become more efficient and legislation is being reviewed in our efforts to make Liberia still more attractive to the ship owner without losing sight of the high standards we have set. The registry has offices in Vienna Virginia, USA, New York, Piraeus Greece, Hong Kong, London, Monrovia, Zurich and Tokyo.

MARICHEM MARIGASES Worldwide Services has been manufacturing and providing quality chemicals, coatings, high pressure machines, gases & refrigerants, gas welding equipment & accessories, arc welding machines & accessories, arc welding electrodes, fire-rescue and safety services to the shipping and other industries for over 35 years. MARICHEM MARIGASES Worldwide Services is totally committed to meeting the ever-growing needs of the maritime business and especially the international fleet. Whether it is meeting the constantly rising expectations in quality, efficiency and flexibility or satisfying the demands placed by environmental legislation and strict seaworthiness, our group is up the challenge. Our investment in Research and Development for new products as well as the continuous expansion of a concrete worldwide network gives us the ability to satisfy customers’ requirements better than our competitors with the combination of high product quality and service at low cost. As a result, our unique products and services provide optimum performance, prompt, accurate and reliable results making MARICHEM MARIGASES Worldwide Services your global partner for successful shipping.

Wellington, New Zealand

What is the New Zealand Shipping Federation ? An industry organisation representing New Zealand ship owners and operators, nationally and internationally. When did it start ? Founded in 1907 Why does it exist ? "To continue to develop and maintain a competitive, safe and environmentally responsible New Zealand Shipping industry" To Promote the participation of New Zealand shipping in coastal, Australasian, Pacific Rim and other international trades where appropriate. To foster safe, competitive, quality and customer oriented New Zealand shipping services. To represent New Zealand shipping to Government, Parliament, cargo interest, sector groups, the general public and appropriate international organisations. To promote and maintain industry standards for safety, training and environmental protection. To provide a clearing house for information relevant to the New Zealand shipping industry. To encourage the development of viable employment opportunities for New Zealanders in shipping. How Does it do it ? REPRESENTATION The New Zealand Shipping Federation is a Full Member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the international organisation of national shipowner association. The ICS is widely regarded as the principal voice of the shipping industry and has significant influence with the International Maritime Organisation. The Federation is also a Full Member of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), the international employers organisation for shipowners. The Intentional Labour Organisation (ILO) has specific sessions, every 8-10 years, devoted solely to Maritime matters. The New Zealand employers delegate to these sessions is normally the person nominated by the New Zealand Shipping Federation in conjunction with the Business New Zealand. New Zealand shipping interests are represented by the Federation on Government Committees such as the Ballast Water Advisory Group, the Oil Pollution Advisory Committee and the ad hoc committee set up to deal with various issues relating to the importation of pests. The Maritime New Zealand's Consultative Committee includes a member' of the Maritime Industry. Competenz is the industry training organisation for the maritime sector, and the Federation is a member of the maritime advisory group LOBBYING and ADVOCACY The preparation and presentation of submissions putting forward the shipping industry's perspective on a wide range of issues is a key part of the Federation’s work. This is targeted not only at Government, Select Committees and Ministers but also coalition and Opposition parties, Ministries, Government Departments and Agencies, Port Companies, Regional and District Councils, and other organisations. Submissions are made not only in response to proposals, but also proactively seeking changes and improvements, The Federation regularly appears before Select Committees. It also appears, where necessary, at local authority resource management hearings and occasionally in the Environment Court. Litigation is generally seen as a last resort, but one which will be pursued when necessary. LIAISON It is also important to maintain good and effective working relationships with the relevant agencies and organisations. The Ministry of Transport and Maritime New Zealand regularly consult the Federation at the early stages of policy development. Regular contact is maintained with other agencies such as Business New Zealand, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Maritime Law Association, other shipowners associations, Marine Transport Association, Association of Shipping Agents, Shippers Council, port companies, local authorities, other transport organisations, universities and polytechnics. The Federation has a special relationship with the Australian Shipowners Association, particularly in relation to international matters. This relationship is increasingly relevant as issues relating to Trans Tasman trade arise on both sides of the Tasman. INFORMATION The Federation disseminates information to members from international organisations such as IMO, ISF, ICS and ILO. It also provides information from Business new Zealandand other ship owner associations. It acts as a source of information for the media and the general public, and has a significant database of international agreements, conventions, resolutions and codes, as well as New Zealand legislation, regulations, rules and Polices. RESEARCH The Federation undertakes or commissions research identified by its Council as necessary or desirable. This often includes managing contracts with external providers. FORUM Facilities and services are provided to enable member companies to discuss matters of mutual interest, among themselves and with others. The facilities include a Wellington office suite from which to do business. The usual office services such as phone, fax and photocopies are readily available, as well as computer and extensive reference material.

New Orleans,, LA, United States

affiliated companies that recognized the need for consensus within the industry and the need for a united front in pursuing matters of mutual interest. In 1973, the Association was formally incorporated as a non-profit corporation. Today, OMSA directly represents the large majority of U.S. offshore marine transportation companies, as their principal spokesman delegated to pro-actively develop and/or to promote positions favorable to the industry in response to proposed legislation or other governmental actions, worldwide, which potentially could impact offshore operators and service companies. The Regular Member companies served by OMSA are engaged in various offshore marine activities including offshore towing and anchor handling, and the operation of offshore supply and utility service vessels, crewboats, offshore construction, diving support, pipelay, cargo and derrick barges, geophysical vessels, liftboats and other specialized offshore support vessels. Associate membership is open to companies which, while they do not own or operate marine equipment, do share common economic interests and provide professional services or sell equipment or supplies to OMSA's marine operators. This group includes shipyards, naval architects, surveyors, underwriters, vessel equipment manufacturers and distributors, suppliers of vessel components, supplies and services, financial institutions and CPA firms, among others. These companies play an extremely important and active role in support of the Association. Both classes of membership possess equal rights under the By-laws. While it is OMSA's intent to represent the common views of all members, and our Regular and Associate members generally work together closely toward goals rooted in common interest, each individual member, upon joining, reserves the right to express any view or policy that they may have contrary to those of the Association or a majority of its members.

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.

Mexico

To provide conditions that will encourage investment in industry, and to strengthen port-related services by creating business opportunities for the local, state, national, and international communities. To become Latin America's leading industrial port and a viable commercial port for the Mexican Pacific. To foster favourable conditions for the development of industrial clusters that will add value to their products and stimulate a high level of sustained growth in the regional and national economies. As part of its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the Port Authority (API) has established the following QUALITY POLICY. Who we serve in the Port Administration, we compromise to satisfy the needs of our clients, through the continuous improvement of the processes and services, as well as to prevent and mitigate, in the environment of competence, the adverse impacts to the medium environment, to prompt the development national port performance, and to promote a culture of preservation of the environment, based on the Quality Management System and Environmental, complying with Objective, the regulations and the applicable legislation. OBJECTIVE OF QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL 1. To achieve the integration of the System of Management of the Quality and Environmental, maintaining the certificate ISO 9001:2000 and obtaining the certificate ISO 14001:1996, during the 2003. 2. to establish and/or to improve the operational controls for mitigate the environmental impacts negatives that affect to the quality of the water of the bodies receptor. 3. to obtain and/or to maintain the certification of Clean Industry or Environmental Fulfillment of Each Port Administration to the 2005. 4. Sensitize to the cessionaries and services suppliers of the Port’s Administration , so that they implement a System of Management of the Quality and/or Environmental Administration. 5. To increase the efficiency of the processes of each Port Administration , regarding the of the previous year. 6. To increase the performance of the resources of each Port Administration .

Camp Springs,, MD, United States

Sydney, NSW, Australia

The major focus of Shipping Australia, as a peak industry body, is both to promote and advance the interests of ship owners and shipping agents in all matters of shipping policy and safe ship operations. Shipping Australia’s members cover many of the major Australian and international ship owners, operators and agency companies involved in bulk, tanker, general cargo shipping, container, passenger and tramp trades, covering liner conference and independent services. Llew Russell - CEO Shipping Australia It also provides Secretariat services to the many liner companies and agencies that are members of conferences, consortia and joint services that have their agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Trade Practices Act. It is in a unique position to reflect the views of all shipping companies servicing the Australian trades and to effectively represent their needs. Shipping Australia keeps their members informed of developments affecting the industry and represents the industry on many committees involving governments, port authorities and other government and non-government bodies. It also has close working relationships with many organisations (both national and international) that work with or in support of the shipping industry. The membership includes many valued associate corporate members and individuals who provide services to shipping or have an interest in the activities of the industry. Shipping Australia also provides a forum for discussion and the exchange of information between members and other parties, researches and compiles data on the industry and maintains formal contacts between the industry, interest groups and the general public. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia’s objectives are to influence government and other bodies to adopt policies that: Support and promote the development of a regulatory environment which supports the reliable supply of efficient shipping services. Implement and support actions taken which are aimed at reducing the costs of shipping services. Improve the quality of service to Australia’s exporters and importers. Expand the opportunities for shipping services focusing on world’s best practice and safe operating procedures. Raise the image and public perception of the shipping industry. Expand the information and databases of value to its members. Cooperate with all government and non-government organizations in the pursuit of these objectives. Ensure that any legislation/regulations adopted in Australia have a positive impact on shipping and are in accordance with Australia’s international obligations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia helps shape and promote the policies of the shipping industry in Australia and internationally. The exchange of information between members and the timely advice on developments that might impact on the industry is an invaluable service provided by Shipping Australia. While some issues are company specific and members may choose to handle them individually they know that Shipping Australia can offer them either administrative support or more broad based industry support from all members becoming involved through the committee process. However the savings that Shipping Australia are able to achieve for shipping companies of whatever type or nationality, amount to many millions of dollars and represent excellent value for all members. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contribution To The Australian Economy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia represents an industry that makes a massive contribution to the Australian economy. It carries more than $155 billion worth of cargo in and out of Australia each year; It employs more than 14,000 people either at sea or onshore; It carries more than 150 thousand passengers each year; It carries more than 3 million containers (20 Foot Equivalent Units) every year; It carries more than 485 million tonnes of bulk cargo each year; and There are more than 22,000 ship visits to Australian ports each year

Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada

The Chamber of Maritime Commerce (CMC) was founded 42 years ago to represent the interests of marine industry stakeholders who rely on efficient and competitive marine transportation services. Today, our membership today is comprised of more than 120 organizations. CMC, with a membership comprised of major Canadian and U.S. corporations, is focused on building strong industry-government partnerships, achieving modal equality, and promoting the environmental and safety benefits of the marine mode. In bringing together all sectors of the economy that rely on a cost efficient marine transportation industry, CMC is able to present a strong voice to address marine related legislation and issues that ultimately affect the competitiveness of our members. Our advocacy efforts extend to Canadian federal and provincial governments as well as to U.S. federal and state agencies and governments.

Washington, DC, United States

The original congressionally authorized commission to review and make recommendations for a national ocean policy was convened under the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966. That commission, which is commonly referred to as the Stratton Commission after its chairman, Julius Stratton, issued its far-reaching report on January 9, 1969. President George W. Bush announced his intent to appoint the 16 members of the new Commission on Ocean Policy on June 15, 2001, based on a process that included nominations by the Congress and appointment by the President. These appointments were finalized on July 3, 2001. Details on the procedures for appointing the Commission can be found in the Information on the Oceans Act, and in the Oceans Act.