Maritime Directory

Odense S, Denmark

ACTA - HIGH QUALITY AND SERVICE Cranes, life-saving equipment and deck equipment must perform when needed. Be it only for a short period of time, expensive equipment and the life of personnel or passengers is easily endangered if the equipment is not operational in those crucial situations. The fact that ACTA equipment is operational when it is needed, saves time and money for the end-user. Our role is to be the partner that helps the ship owner, ship consultant and shipyard to increase the profitability of the ship, offshore platform or industrial application. It is our aim to avoid off-hire periods by providing a high quality product and supporting it with a worldwide after-sales service.

Torrance, CA, United States

PERMALIGHT Photoluminescent signs/low location lighting help passengers/crew find the way out of a darkened interior. Charged by ambient lighting, markers emit a non-electrical glow in the dark for hours improving life safety on board ships/oil rigs.

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.

Warren, RI, United States

Design, construction and repair of workboats, cruise vessels, dinner boats, etc. to a maximum length of 250 ft.(80 m.)

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Shipping Agency in all Sardinian ports. Assistance to cruise/tanker ships

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

the great clipper ships, many vessels headed for the Port of Quebec have run aground along the banks of the St. Lawrence or on its countless shoals. Stories of tragic shipwrecks abound, and no one knows how many seamen and passengers have lost their lives to the river. In the 17th century, it became apparent that trained river pilots were needed. In 1647, Abraham Martin became the first King’s Pilot authorized to guide ships up and down the St. Lawrence. Today, even though pilotage plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation and protecting the environment, few people know about river pilots or what they do. We invite you to discover this exciting profession through the history and the services provided by the Corporation of Lower St. Lawrence Pilots (Corporation des pilotes du Bas Saint-Laurent).

Genoa, Italy

Shipping agents for containers, general cargo, tankers, bulk carriers, passengers

Netherlands

Shortsea shipping means the movement of cargo and passengers by sea between ports situated in geographical Europe or between those ports and ports situated in non European countries having a coastline on the enclosed seas bordering Europe. Shortsea shipping includes domestic and international maritime transport, including feeder services, along the coast, to and from the islands rivers and lakes.

Naples, Italy

Established in 1947, Grimaldi is a fully integrated multinational logistics Group specialising in maritime transport of cars, rolling cargo, containers and passengers.

Helsingborg, Sweden, Sweden

Murmansk,, Russia

- Transportation of general cargo and carriage of passengers using own, chartered and affiliated fleets. - Crude oil and gas marine transportation from deposits in the North of Russian Federation using the tanker fleet. - Ice-breaking pilotage of ships along the Northeast Passage and to the freezing ports of Russian Federation. - Rendering ship’s agency services. - Full technical management.

St. John's,, NL, Canada

Marine Atlantic Inc is a Canadian Federal Crown corporation that operates ferries across the Cabot Strait between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada, according to contracts in place with Transport Canada. The ferries operate year-round on the 100 nautical mile route between Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia and during the summer on the 280 nautical mile route between Argentia, Newfoundland and North Sydney. In 1999, the company's vessels transported 432,000 passengers, 134,000 passenger vehicles and 76,000 commercial vehicles on the Port aux Basques run and 46,000 passengers, 16,000 passenger vehicles and 500 commercial vehicles on the Argentia run. This represents an 8% increase over 1998 for passenger vehicles on the Port aux Basques run, an 11% increase on the Argentia run and an 8% increase in commercial vehicles. This follows strong growth in both 1998 and 1997. Marine Atlantic experienced its third consecutive record-traffic year in 2000, surpassing the half million-passenger level for the first time between Newfoundland and mainland Canada. Marine Atlantic carried 508,970 passengers in 2000, an increase of 7% over the previous year. The company owns four ocean class vessels: The superferry MV Caribou was built at the Davie shipyard in Levis and entered service in 1986 on the Port aux Basques run. It is 179 m long, has a GRT of 27,212 tonnes, and can carry over 1000 passengers and 350 autos or an equivalent number of trucks. All vehicle space is high headroom. The vessel operates at over 20 knots, has fin stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, roll-through loading and a ‘1a super’ ice class hull. The MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood is a sistership to the Caribou and entered service in 1990. It operates during the winter to Port aux Basques and during the summer to both Port aux Basques and Argentia. The MV Atlantic Freighter was built in Asia in 1978 and was acquired for the Port aux Basques run in 1988 mainly to carry trailers without drivers, containers and dangerous commodities. The vessel is not a passenger ferry. It is 151 m long, has a GRT of 5466 and can carry 75 trailers. The MV Leif Ericson began operation on the Port aux Basques run on June 2, 2001. It has a GRT of 18,523 tonnes and will carry 500 passengers and up to 300 autos or 75 trucks at 17 knots. As with the superferries, it has two high headroom decks and roll-through loading. It also has stabilizers, bow thrusters and an ice-class hull. A strength of the company is its well trained workforce. Peak season employment will be in the range of 1100 employees at shore locations and aboard the vessels. The person-year equivalent will be about 900. In 2000, customer revenues grew by more than 3 percent over the previous year, while an increase in spending was also reported. The company has no debt. As per the contract with Transport Canada, a Federal subsidy is granted to cover any shortfall. The company's vessel operations are certified according to the International Safety Management Code, which ensures highest level discipline relating to safety matters and pollution prevention. Management functions of the company are found in three locations. The head office, including the President and CEO, public relations, auditing, and corporate council are located in St. John's, Newfoundland. The finance, accounting, computer systems and risk management functions are located in Port aux Basques. The operations management, human resources, purchasing, marine technical, and safety functions are located in North Sydney. Terminal operations, maintenance, reservations, and stores are located in both North Sydney and Port aux Basques. The company and its predecessor companies have operated ferries across the Cabot Strait for over 100 years. Until recently, the company also operated ferries to and from Prince Edward Island, across the Bay of Fundy and into the US and to / from and along the Labrador coast. With a new focus and new resources, the company's staff looks forward to effectively meeting customer transportation needs to and from Newfoundland.

Marseilles, Cedex02, France

The Maritime National Company the Corsica Mediterranean is a major operator in the field of the transport of passengers, vehicles and freight in the Mediterranean Occidentale.

Novorossiysk, Russia

Cagliari,, Sardinia., Italy

The Enrico Pernis Shipping Agency (L'Agenzia Marittima Pernis ) is a long established company which offers its standards of excellence in all the Sardinian ports.

Northern Gateway, Hull, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Hull is one of the UK's leading foreign trading ports and this position is maintained by a constant programme of capital investment in the development of new facilities and services. The port's position on the north bank of the River Humber also provides a major geographical advantage for transport links in to and out of the UK. As a result, the port has very strong short-sea trade links with Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic, in addition to world-wide deep-sea services. Hull is also well connected to the UK's national motorway network, allowing a market of 40 million people to be reached within a four-hour drive. In addition, there are direct rail connections to the deep-water berths in King George Dock. Hull is the UK’s leading timber port, and is the only passenger port on the Humber estuary, handling some one million passengers a year.

Riviera Beach, FL, United States

The Port of Palm Beach, known as the "Gateway to the Caribbean," is a diverse port that handles containers, bulk and breakbulk commodities, as well as cruise passengers.

Seattle, WA, United States

The Port of Seattle is divided into four operating divisions, plus corporate departments that support the divisions and the broad mission of the Port. Aviation Division The Aviation Division operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Sea-Tac is the 18th busiest passenger airport in the United States, serving 31 million passengers a year and moving more than 346,000 metric tons of air cargo annually. Mark Reis is Managing Director. Capital Development Division The newest Port division, Capital Development oversees the Port’s procurement and construction services, and includes the new Central Procurement Officer position. Ralph Graves is the Managing Director of the division, and Nora Huey is the Central Procurement Office Director. Real Estate Division This division’s mission is to improve the use of selected Port assets to promote regional economic vitality, create jobs and generate new revenue. It also provides services and facilities for fishing, commercial and recreational boats at Fishermen's Terminal, the Maritime Industrial Center, Harbor Island Marina, Shilshole Bay Marina and Bell Harbor Marina. Joe McWilliams is Managing Director. Seaport Division The Seaport operates the nation’s 7th busiest marine container cargo and bulk cargo port and handles related terminal infrastructure maintenance. Cruise Services operates two passenger cruise terminals and other large vessel moorage facilities. Linda Styrk is Managing Director. Corporate Departments Other departments serving all divisions include Accounting and Procurement Services, Construction Services, Engineering, Executive, Finance and Budget, Government Relations, Human Resources and Development, Information Technology, Labor Relations, Legal, Police, Public Affairs and Social Responsibility.

Southampton, Great Britain (Uk)

One of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, Southampton is a natural choice for a wide range of customers and trades, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo. Its natural deep-water harbour and unique double tide allow unrestricted access for the world’s largest vessels. Southampton is the UK’s leading vehicle-handling port, and has long been the UK’s principal cruise port, with over 370,000 cruise passengers expected to pass through the port in 2002. It is also a major handler of liquid and dry bulks and containers, and almost half of the UK’s containerised trade with the whole of the Far East is handled at this port. Around 23 million tonnes of oil and petroleum-related products are handled at the oil refineries of Esso, at Fawley, and BP, at Hamble, each year.

Santa Clarita, CA 91355, CA, United States

Rising from modest beginnings in 1965 with one ship cruising to Mexico, Princess Cruises has grown to be one of the largest cruise lines in the world. Its fleet of 10 ships carries more than 700,000 passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major cruise line. Princess Cruises is part of P&O Princess Cruises plc, one of the largest international cruise companies, which consists of six of the top cruise brands around the globe: Princess Cruises in North America; P&O Cruises in the UK and in Australia; AIDA and Seetours in Germany and Swan Hellenic also in the UK. It is a leading provider of cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal and other exotic destinations. The group currently has a fleet of 18 ships offering a total of 27,370 berths. The group has 8 more new ships on order, offering a further 17,020 berths. P&O Princess Cruises has approximately 19,000 employees worldwide and in 2000 generated revenue of over $2 billion (£1.4 billion). Headquartered in London, P&O Princess Cruises’ ordinary shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and as ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol "POC").

Miami, Florida, United States

Tour Operator in the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuador for over 18 years. Owner and Operator of luxury and upscale sail and motor yachts ranging from 12 to 16 passengers and an expedition vessel for 32 passengers.

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Your service provider for shipping and transport. Our firm offers a very broad spectrum of services pertaining to maritime transportation of cargo and passengers. A staff of 200 dedicated employees serve shipping companies from all over the world and would welcome your visit and inquiries through this media.

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

Stockholm, Sweden

A shipbroking company dedicated to s&p and newbuilding and charter contracting in the passengershipping sector

London, United Kingdom

Sean Collins is the Director of Collins River Enterprises the company running the service, he says: “London is seen at its best from the river and we hope this service will appeal to families, shoppers and theatre goers alike. Our boat, the Hurricane Clipper, is a state-of-the-art catamaran which seats over 200 passengers in airline style comfort.” For bookings and information on the trip call 0207 977 6883