Maritime Directory

Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia

ASA works to promote the interests of Australian ship owners and operators, ship managers and towage operators. ASA aims to foster the growth of a cost effective Australian merchant marine. Through its lobbying, research and representative functions, the Association is primarily concerned with the following objectives: <li>To do everything practicable to increase the competitiveness and quality of operations of owners and operators of Australian controlled international shipping and Australian coastal shipping; and <li>To act as a focal point of contact for the Australian shipping industry with governments, other sectors of the economy, the trade union movement, international organizations and the community generally.

New York,, NY, United States

The Apex Marine Group is comprised of Apex Marine Ship Management Co., L.L.C. and Apex Bulk Carriers. The company history dates back to 1967, when it purchased its first tanker from the Lemos group. Over the years Apex has been involved in the construction, ownership and management of VLCC’s, clean and dirty product tankers, handymax and panamax bulk carriers, container vessels, ro-ro’s and other special purpose vessels. Business relationships during the 1970’s and 1980’s included companies such as Crowley Maritime, Lasco, Texaco, Amerada Hess, Ultramar, and American Petrofina. The company has also worked with the Agency for International Development and the Israeli Grain Mission in bulk grain movements. In addition, we have managed vessels for the United States Maritime Administration and Military Sealift Command and participated in the “Operation Desert Storm” and “Maintain Democracy” campaigns. In 1998, John Calicchio purchased the assets of Apex Marine Corporation and embarked on an aggressive vessel acquisition program. Over a two-year period the company acquired eight (8) handymax bulk carriers that operate in the international bulk commodity trade. We presently have relationships with organizations like Atlas Shipping A/S, Armada Shipping SA, China Ocean Shipping, EDF & Man, Lauritzen AS, Oldendorff Carriers, Tschudi & Eitzen, Van Ommeren Clipper and others. The group manages its assets and conducts operations from our corporate offices that are located in lower Manhattan.

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Aventis International is exclusively involve in Freight Forwarding and logistics. Our company enjoys support from Government, Semi Government, Local / Foreign Organizations, which includes, Ship Owners, Exporters, Importers, Traders, Transporters, Manufacturers and Fabricators.

Tampa, FL, United States

We specialize in iSeries (AS/400) systems design and development for the transportation and logistics industries. Our customers include the top LTL and 3PL organizations in the U.S. and Canada. We are looking for customers in Central America, South America, the United Kingdon, South Africa, and Australasia. We work in the following areas: + Intermodal Marketing Company + Intermodal Dray + Truckload transportation + Less-than-truckload transportation + NVOCC (late 2004) The software is available for sale (under a perpetual, non-transferable license) for use on your own iSeries (AS/400). We also provide application hosting/Application Solution Provider (ASP) services. The ASP solution allows your organization to use our software on our systems via an Internet connection. You don't have to buy the software or the iSeries (AS/400) outright; you pay as you go. We provide technical and application support as part of our service. We enjoy the challenge of dealing with one-of-a-kind projects and will suggest an imaginative solution for your business requirements.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Designers & Planners, Inc. (D&P) is based in the greater Washington, DC area with field offices in San Diego, California, Honolulu, Hawaii and Norfolk, Virginia. The company provides quality services to government and private sectors including government maritime agencies, shipbuilders, ship operators, and marine research organizations.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Beeline - Reducing cost for knowledge worker procurement by automation the contingent labor supply chain from purchase to payment.

Ottawa, ON, Canada

The mandate of the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) is to promote an economic and competitive Canadian marine transportation industry. In keeping with this mandate, the Association supports a national policy conducive to the development and maintenance of the Canadian flag merchant fleet in the inland, coastal and Arctic waters of Canada, in an effort to foster the growth of a Canadian flag merchant fleet. The CSA monitors Canadian and U.S. government legislative and regulatory actions, initiatives by various inter-national marine organizations, political trends and public policy relating to navigation, safety and the Canadian shipping environment. In addition, it conducts strategic communications and public relations campaigns.

Atlanta, Ga, United States

With Headquarters in Atlanta and London, Crawford & Company and Crawford-THG provide strategic solutions for managing risks and controlling risk related costs. Together, the two organizations make up the world's largest risk and claims management organization--serving a global client base aof insurance companies, self-insured corporations and public entities. Our global service network employs more than 8,000 professionals in 670 cities and 65 countries. The Cornerstone Group is a unique assemblage of experts: large loss adjusters, CPA's engineers, project managers, field monitors and consultants. All work together to develop response strategies for companies facing widespread losses from oil spills, chemical releases or other man-made disasters. Our experts manage the most sensitive issues of widespread liability losses. With out well-tested catastrophe and other technical support teams available for mobilization at immediate notice, Crawford's Cornerstone Group is ideally qualified to react to these claims anywhere in the world.

Washington DC ,, VA, United States

As the national non-profit trade association for the dredging industry, the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) provides a full range of association services to its member companies. DCA represents the industry on key issues before Congress and is an active partner to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, public port authorities, state and local governments, as well as allied construction and maritime organizations.

Ashburn, VA, United States

E-Squared Engineering is a transportation firm dedicated to providing quality services in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Commercial Vehicle Operations, Electronic Payment Systems, Transit Systems, and Intermodal Freight arenas. E-Squared Engineering is also committed to providing top quality experienced Staff Support Services to associations and organizations. Our firm's philosophy is based on 'helping people'. We believe strongly that to be successful, we must first concentrate on making our clients successful - one task at a time!

Rockville, MD, United States

Essential Information Systems,, is the largest dedicated provider of Environmental Health and Safety and Crisis Management software solutions in the U.S. With successful deployments at over 500 client organizations at over 3,000 facilities with more than 20,000 users, Essential's unique combination of innovative software, deep industry experience and expert implementation partners delivers value to our clients at affordable costs with minimal risk. According to the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index, "Sustainability-driven (organizations) achieve their business goals by integrating economic, environmental and social growth opportunities into their business strategies. (They) pursue these opportunities in a proactive, cost-effective and responsible manner today, so that they will outpace their competitors and be tomorrow's winners." We provide innovative information solutions that are essential to sustainable growth. These solutions leverage vital information throughout the enterprise in order to assure compliance, reduce risk, boost performance and improve strategic decision-making. And their Web-enabled functionality allows users to gain access to the latest business intelligence and take advantage of e-business opportunities.

Seattle, WA, United States

Areas of Practice: + Admiralty/Maritime + Bankruptcy/Reorganizations/Workouts + International and Domestic Dispute Resolution + China law (Shanghai office) + Russian Law/Russian Investment + Cruise Ship Passenger Claims + Crew Claims + Asset Forfeitures/Government Enforcement Actions + Yacht Law + Political Asylum Law

Cleveland,, Ohio, United States

Hyde Marine provides proven equipment solutions to ship owners and operators, shipyards, oil spill response organizations and cleanup contractors. Oil spill control and clean-up technology, skimmers, pumps, containment boom, response boats and complete systems for spills in rivers, lakes, harbors and offshore conditions. Shipboard auxiliary machinery, bilge and ballast water management, ballast tank mud remover chemical, factory replacement parts, field service.

Coxley, Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom

Providers of consultancy services concerning the strategic, tactical and operational aspects of Maritime Search and Rescue, Shore-based GMDSS Communications, Emergency Planning and Training to International and National Governments and Non-Government Organizations, the shipping industry and the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry

Canada

Interferry is a shipping association representing the ferry industry world-wide. The current membership consists of over 170 member organizations representing 25 countries.

Westford, MA, United States

The International Association of Marine Investigators, Inc. (IAMI) is a non- profit international organization dedicated to combating marine theft and insurance fraud.

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).

North Falmouth, MA, United States

MOTN is a regional association of various members of the marine and oceanographic community located in the coastal Northeast US (New England)area. MOTN strives to organize and facilitate a sense of community, as well as a cohesive approach to increasing its members' marketing presence, improving their business practices, and generating new opportunities for collaboration and partnership among their commercial organizations, regional universities, and government agencies. Please browse our site to learn how MOTN and our member companies can assist you.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Marine Press is an International Admiralty Chart Agent located in Montreal, Canada. We supply our world wide clients with charts - paper & electronic - , books and publications from many countries and organizations, e.g. I.M.O., NOAA and UKHO. Our focus is 1st class service, value-for-money and innovative solutions to help the mariner at sea. With our extensive range of products &#8211; our clients get a partner with integrated services for all the needs of Nautical products and services: &#8226; Corrected US & Canadian charts. Tracings also available. &#8226; Print-on-demand US Lists of Light. Saving the time of doing corrections. &#8226; Digitrace &#8211; Notice to Mariners via e-mail. The most advanced, modern and complete system for digital Notice to Mariners & tracings for ALL your charts &#8211; BA, US & more. No need for expensive special equipment/receivers. Developed in 1996 and now at version 4.5. We take the official info from the Hydrographic Offices, compare with the ship&#8217;s index, compress & encrypt the file. On board you get a weekly e-mail with only relevant info regarding your charts & publications. Advantages: &#61672; Saving valuable time on-board &#61672; Increasing safety by receiving NTM without waiting several weeks &#61672; Ensuring quality through an ISO-certified supplier and an auditable system &#8226; Chart Catalogue. The large catalogue now in a convenient CD-format. Includes up-dates & new editions. Plan a route and get the list of charts needed.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Maritime Forum (Sjöfartsforum) -association for companies and organizations within the Swedish shipping sector. The main object is to inform about Swedish shipping and its role and advantages for the industry and society. Main target groups; politicians and decision-makers, young people. Maritime Forum is also appointed Shortsea Promotion Centre Sweden.

Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania, United States

Maritime Stakeholders Group - representing a cross-section of organizations involved in promoting the development of the Port of Philadelphia.

Iselin, NJ, United States

The mission of the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) is to represent the interests of its members in maximizing the efficiency, cost competitiveness, safety and quality of marine cargo operations in the Port of New York and New Jersey. NYSA will accomplish this mission by engaging in strong advocacy of the member's interests in the; public, government, and business communities and through: negotiation of fair collective bargaining agreements with the International Longshoremen's Association and the Port Police and Guards Union; effective implementation of those collective bargaining agreements; and judicious management of the various funds created thereunder; close collaboration with other maritime and maritime related organizations with shared interests. partnering with public agencies tasked with the improvement of the region's transportation system; frequent communications with its own members to insure that their interests are well served.

Red Bank,, NJ, United States

The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association, Inc. is one of the oldest transportation related organizations in the United States today. Founded in 1917, the association provides information on issues and developments important to its members; serves as a voice for the freight forwarding, customs brokerage and OTI communities in policy and regulation decision-making; and protects and advocates the best interests of the group as a whole. For more information, visit www.nynjforwarders-brokers.org.

Iceland

The Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group (PAME) is one of six Arctic Council working groups. PAME was first established under the 1991 Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy and was continued by the 1996 Ottawa Charter that established the Arctic Council. PAME is the focal point of the Arctic Council's activities related to the protection and sustainable use of the Arctic marine environment. It has a specific mandate to keep under review the adequacy of global and regional legal, policy and other measures, and where necessary to make recommendations for improvements that would support the Arctic Council's Arctic Marine Strategic Plan (2004). PAME carries out activities as set out in bi-annual work plans approved by the Arctic Council on the recommendation of the Senior Arctic Officials. These activities led by PAME include circumpolar and regional action programmes and guidelines complementing existing legal arrangements aimed at protection of the Arctic marine environment from both land and sea-based activities. The Permanent Participants (Indigenous Organizations) of the Arctic Council participate actively in the work of PAME. PAME works in close collaboration with the other five Arctic Council Working Groups.

Ronkonkoma, NY, United States

Retlif Testing Laboratories has been one of the world's leading independent testing organizations for over 20 years. As a strategic compliance organization (SCO), Retlif provides a full range of testing services such as electromagnetic compatibility testing, environmental simulation and military testing to organizations the world over. To better appreciate the full scope of the testing services we provide, our accreditations and approvals, our mission and purpose, as well as our dedication to excellence.