Maritime Directory

United Kingdom

Ayles Fernie International Limited:- Intelligent solutions to oil pollution problems. Dispersant Spray Systems come in all 'shapes and sizes' in order to meet the diverse range of operational requirements found in the world-wide market. Ayles Fernie has developed a full range of models to meet these operational needs.

New York, New York, United States

Freehill Hogan & Mahar was founded in 1952, primarily as a defense firm specializing in marine protection and indemnity insurance. Over the years, the firm has developed into a full service admiralty practice and today is well known worldwide for its maritime law expertise. However, our admiralty practice has also expanded beyond its origins, and now includes commercial litigation, the defense of occupational disease cases, criminal law and environmental criminal law.

Kowloon,, Hong Kong SAR., China

Our Principle : Keep Zhujiang Kou free from oil pollution. Provide operations, which meet with both China highest and international safety and environmental protection standard. Extend our utmost services to foreign tankers which visiting China Waters. Our services including : De-slopping with official certificate. Complete tank cleaning. “Clean Ship” package (for scrapping): Removal of slop and sludge with certificate + gas-free certificate. Turnkey or day rate projects. Other related services. Our servicing water : All China Waters. (mainly Zhujiang Kou, Guangtung Province) Our collecting fleet : Oil tankers equipped with necessary equipments, mainly 1,000 M3 in receiving capacity. Operated by supervising team from Hong Kong, members included licensed safety supervisor, environmental protection supervisor, senior tanker operator and interpreter.

Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Hudson Trident is a multinational maritime joint venture partnership specializing in security suveys and threat assessments.

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.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

RESOLVE Marine Group is a multi-faceted marine services group specializing in Marine Salvage, Fire & Hazard Response, and Wreck Removal worldwide. RESOLVE Marine Group is one of the top “Oil Pollution Act of 1990” (OPA 90) service providers in U.S. waters. With over 25 years experience in major marine salvage, RESOLVE projects, having been awarded and completed in open competition with other salvage majors, stand out as having a 100% success rate. Our trademark is rapid, professional response and customer satisfaction – we thrive on our solid relationships and returning customers. We have earned a reputation for tackling unique, complex, and challenging projects that other contractors shy away from. RESOLVE is a founding member of the American Salvage Association and a member of the International Salvage Union. RESOLVE’s in-house personnel includes a complete staff of salvage masters, naval architects, salvage engineers, divers, fire fighters, equipment operators and technicians.  RESOLVE maintains an extensive inventory of emergency response equipment in warehouses in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Mobile, AL; and Long Beach, CA, in addition to a fleet of floating assets. Our dive teams heavily complement our salvage efforts by providing underwater support in the way of hull inspections, underwater access fuel removal and underwater salvage and lightering preparation work. RESOLVE Marine Group is comprised of several independent companies including RESOLVE Towing and Salvage, Inc., RESOLVE Marine Services, Inc., and RESOLVE Fire and Hazard Response, Inc..

Paarden Eiland 7405, Cape Town, South Africa

Smit Pentow Marine offers its Clients a broad scope of specialist marine services, including ocean towage, salvage and marine emergency response, offshore oilfield support and oil pollution control. Offshore tanker terminal operations provide a single point of responsibility facility. In-port bunker delivery provides shops with marine fuels and lubricants. Underwater technical services and support, as wellas ship management and maintenance services.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, United States

"Environmentally Responsible SPURS Line and Net Cuter Systems is meeting the challenge by preventing oil seal damage from line and net intrusion in the seal and bearing area of medium and large vessles. Since the Oil Pollution act of 1990 (imposing heavy penalties for oil leaks), the US Coast Guard has been ordered to advise vessels that " the source of the leak must be immediately secured." Whether long line, drift netting, floating tow lines or dock lines, SPURS propeller mounted Large and Medium Vessel Line and Net Cutter is designed to cut away lines, nets, etc. before entanglement begins. This minimizes costly diving charges, bearing the seal damage, and idle dry-dock time. As line is grabbed by the propeller, it is wound toward the propeller hub and picked up by the rotating cutter blade, where it is instantly cut, forward to reverse, and washed away, clearing the propeller with each revolution.