Maritime Directory

Geelong,, VIC, Australia

Aerospace Australia Limited is a not-for-profit foundation, limited by guarantee, established to promote the development of Australian aviation and aerospace. It was formed on the initiative of Aerospace Maritime and Defence Foundation of Australia Limited. The corporate objectives of Aerospace Australia Limited are - To promote the development of aviation and aerospace. To encourage progress and advancement in - Australian aviation, aerospace and defence capabilities, operations, science, technology and industry. Australian industry and manufacturing, particularly in the fields of aviation, aerospace and related defence and high technology. It pursues these objectives through its AirShows DownUnder program, which showcase Australia's aviation and aerospace capabilities

Houston, Texas, United States

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the world's leading ship classification societies. It is a not-for-profit, independent technical organization, which provides a unique service without counterpart in any other field of industry or commerce. Briefly stated, ABS establishes and administers standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and periodic survey of hsips and other marine structure. Classification is process which certifies adherence to these Rules, thus representing that a ship or other type of marien structure possesses the structural and mechanical integrity required for its intended service. A classed vessel is, therefore, one that provides for both the safety of personnel and cargoes carried, as well as helps to protect the enviornment in which it may operate. Because of the way it is organized and operated, ABS maintains an impartial and uncompromised postion in performing classification services around the world. In this way, ABS effectively acts as a self-regulatory agency to the international marine community, both private and public, in promoting the safety of life, property, and protecting the environment. In support of its classification and related services, ABS offers a broad range of technical services to assist owners, operators, shipyards and others in designing, building, operating and maintaining their vessels safety and effectively. Additionally an affiliate of ABS, ABS Group, provides inspection, certification, verification, assessment, quality assurance, and consultation services to the marine and non-marine industries worldwide.

Shanghai, China

The China Supply Chain Council™ (CSCC) is China’s leading association dedicated to furthering the knowledge, understanding, and career development of executives, managers, and professionals in the field of supply chain, logistics and manufacturing management in China. The CSCC was founded in February 2002 with the mission of being the vital link for supply chain and logistics professionals who must stay on top in our fast-growing, ever-changing industry. The CSCC is a privately owned not-for-profit organization run by a committee of experienced professionals in China.

Arlington,, VA, United States

The Homeland Security Institute (HSI) is a not-for-profit, federally-funded Research and Development Center with the following Mission, Objective and Core Competencies: MISSION - To assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate and the DHS Operating Elements, in addressing important homeland security issues, particularly those requiring scientific, technical, and analytical expertise. OBJECTIVE - Provide a systems and integrated approach to evaluating homeland security systems and technologies at all stages of development, deployment and use. CORE COMPETENCIES - Systems evaluations, technology assessments, operational assessments, resource and support analyses.

Houston,, TX, United States

The Port of Houston is the largest port in the USA in export tonnage, and the second largest port in the USA and sixth largest port in the world in total tonnage*. So the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association was organized and incorporated in the 1990's as not-for-profit entity to gather together from the pool of maritime related expertise in Houston, members ready, willing and able to serve as arbitrators of disputes arising in the course of business involving all aspects of maritime, energy and related activities, performed anywhere in the world

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Founded in 1954, the Institute for Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) is a private, not-for-profit foundation and is one of the leading maritime research and consulting institutes in Europe. In 4 departments: + Logistical Systems; + Maritime Economy and Transport; + Information Logistics; and + Planning and Simulation Systems, the staff members work in interdisciplinary project teams, well equipped with modern instrumentation at practice-oriented research and development projects. Consulting and services in these 4 departments are offered to companies in the marine industry and maritime economy as well as for government, individual countries, and the European Commission. ISL possesses one of the world's largest Information Centre/Librarys for the maritime economy and also publishes statistical market analyses.

Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea

The Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in South Korea offering verification and certification services for ships and marine structures in design, construction, and maintenance.

Peekskill, New York, United States

A not-for-profit organization dedicated to preservation and education of maritime history with emphasis on America's (USA) maritime heritage.

Long Beach,, CA, United States

Not-for-profit organization created by marine terminal operators to reduce congestion and improve air quality in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands

Scheepvaart & Industrie Vereniging Noordzeekanaalgebied (SIVN) is a not-for-profit shipping association based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focused on the maritime industry in the Noordzeekanaal area.

Richardson,, Texas, United States

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production.

Tacoma,, WA, United States

The Tacoma Seafarer's Center is a Christian not-for-profit organization made up of people from many Christian denominations. We are here to provide spiritual, physical and emotional support mainly to the seafarers who visit our port of Tacoma area. However, we do not refuse service to any who need us and our doors are open to all who seek solace in the Lord Jesus Christ.

West Vancouver, BC, Canada

The British Columbia Supercargoes' Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing supercargoes in the maritime industry in British Columbia, Canada.

Fairfax, VA, United States

A not-for-profit professional membership organization dedicated to advancement in the art, science, engineering and technology of land, sea, air and space navigation.

Northbrook, IL, United States

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization providing global conformity assessment of hazardous locations, gas & oil equipment for more than 80 years.

Alexandria, VA, United States

The World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO),founded in 1943 as The Refrigeration Research Foundation (TRRF), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the proper handling and storage of perishable products and the development of systems and best practices for safe, efficient, and reliable movement of food to the people of the world. In 1999 the organization became known as the World Food Logistics Organization to more clearly depict the broad scope of the organization’s work. WFLO has a close working relationship with the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW).