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.

Charleston, SC, United States

Member pilots are licensed by the State of South Carolina and the United States Coast Guard to provide compulsory marine pilotage to all seagoing vessels calling at the Port of Charleston that require pilotage under 46 USC 8501 and 8502.

Odessa,, Ukraine

ESTABLISHED IN 1994 AS A FULL SCALE CRUWING AND SHIP MANNING COMPANY SEA BEE LANIMAR AND IS FULLY LICENSED AND ACCREDITED BY THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT IS DEDICATED TO SERVE THE MARINE INDUSTRY BY ARRANGING PLACEMENTS UPON REQUESTS FOR READILY AVAILABLE QUALIFIED, LICENSED, CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED SEAFARERS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH FOR ANY TYPE OF YOUR GOOD SHIPS AND ANY POSITION.

Linthicum Heights,, Maryland, United States

United States maritime labor union representing seagoing U.S.-citizen Licensed Deck Officers and other U.S.-citizen shipboard marine personnel.

Batumi, Georgia

Our activity profile is maritime personnel management and supporting for local seaman had presented themselves as highly qualified specialists, competent and able work on ships of any type. They also had got the widest experience in worldwide seagoing practices on the different kind of vessels. All of them has all necessary Diplomas, Certificates, other Documents which are according to STCW 95 rules, and they all speaks and knows good Maritime English. We are intent to establish long term business relations with you, which will useful for both sides. Our whole experience and abilities are at your service, we hope that you will make use of it.

Glückstadt, Germany

The port of Glückstadt is situated at the international shipping line Elbe in the entry area of Hamburg and therefore it is an ideal location for regional bulk und general cargo traffic. The regional traffic is influent by the extensive hinterland. The port of Glückstadt provides different industrial branches like paper, cement and wood industry and a power station. It also handles agricultural good, including fertilizer, forage and crops.Because of its special position, the port of Glückstadt also represents a perfect transshipment location for direct direct transfer from seagoing vessels to barges or vice versa. Due to its big capacity, the crane is able to move heavy cargo as well. The facilities of the port of Glückstadt are aligned with these kinds of handling, but versatilely applicable.Proper facilities, modern equipment and qualified personnel guarantee an optimal, timesaving handling of cargo.

London, United Kingdom

Formation IFSMA was formed in 1974 by Eight European Shipmasters' Associations to unite the World's serving Shipmasters into a single professional co-ordinated body. It is not a trade union. It is a non-profit making, apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the interest of the serving shipmaster. Over 8000 Shipmasters from more than 40 Countries are affiliated to IFSMA either through their National Associations (36) or as Individual Members (55). Purpose IFSMA is a Federation established to uphold International Standards of Professional Competence for Seafarers commensurate with the need to ensure Safe Operational Practices, Preservation from Human Injury, Protection of the Marine Environment and Safety of Life and Property at Sea. IMO Status IFSMA was Granted Consultative Status at IMO in 1975. This Consultative Status enables the Federation to represent the views and protect the interests of the serving Shipmasters unfettered and unfiltered either by National Governments or by Labour Organizations. To enable IFSMA to function effectively at IMO, it is represented in the Four Main Committees (MSC-MEPC-LEG-FAL) by the General Secretary and a team of former Shipmasters who also attend the Nine Sub-Committees (BLG - COMSAR - DE - DSC - FP - FSI - NAV - SLF - STW). When needed serving Shipmasters provide additional expertise in the various Working and Drafting Groups. IMO Involvement Top of Page IFSMA provided a Consultant to assist in the Comprehensive Review and Revision of the 1978 STCW Convention, and actively participated in the Joint ICAO/IMO Group of Experts on the Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue. IFSMA also sat on the Steering Committee on Ro-Ro Ferry Safety which supervised the work of the Panel of Experts and made recommendations to MSC 65. This was without cost to IMO and was, for some two years an additional commitment to our normal work of representing Shipmasters' views on this International Platform. IMO Missions Top of Page IFSMA has now provided TWO MARITIME SPECIALISTS, each forming part of an IMO NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING TEAM within the framework of IMO's Integrated Technical Co-Operation Programme (ITCP). The first Mission was to Bulgaria (Black Sea) in December 1995 and the second Mission was to Ukraine and Georgia (CIS/Eastern Europe) in January/February 1996. IMO Studies Top of Page IFSMA prepared papers on the safety of double-hull tankers for both IMO and the USCG when discussions on this subject were at their peak in 1991. It submitted with IMPA a Joint Paper on Bridge Information Display to NAV38 and, with the Government of the Bahamas, it amended Towing Guidelines which had been proposed earlier in 1992 by Germany. In 1993 IFSMA devised a Bulk Carrier Ship-Shore Checklist for MSC62 and submitted a BESMA Paper on Quality Management in Seafarers' Training to STW25. IMO Papers Top of Page In 1994 IFSMA submitted 12 separate Papers on various aspects of Loading and Unloading Bulk Cargoes for the attention of BC33. These produced four MSC Circulars. At the end of 1995 IFSMA, Co-Sponsored by ICS and ICFTU, submitted a paper on Black Sea Search and Rescue to COMSAR 1 while a second paper on amendments to the IMOSAR and MERSAR Manuals was submitted jointly by ICS and IFSMA. A comprehensive ACOMM Technical Paper on Modifications to the Freeboard and Stability Rules of medium sized ships will be submitted to IMO in the Spring of 1996 for discussion at SLF 40 in September this year. IMO and IFSMA Objectives Top of Page IFSMA is a strong supporter of IMO in its quest for safer shipping and cleaner oceans. It is the desire of The Federation to assist IMO in achieving a truly global implementation and rigorous enforcement of its International Treaties so that there is no need for any Country to resort to Regulatory Measures on either a National or a Regional basis. IFSMA has much approved of the Secretary-General's initiative to speed up Entry into Force and Amendment procedures, and continues to fully support his initiatives for a thorough and comprehensive review of Bulk Carrier Safety and Ro-Ro Ferry Safety in all their aspects. Policy Top of Page IFSMA has long held the firm belief that Shipowners and Ship Management Companies should hold a Safety Management Document of Compliance issued by the Flag State Administration before being permitted to operate ships, that increased scrapping of antiquated and sub-standard ships should be speeded up, and that world wide regional Port State Control is now top priority. In particular there should be a total ban, effective world wide, on the re-registration of ships for commercial trading once they have been sold for scrap and demolition. Shipmasters Defined Top of Page IFSMA defines Shipmasters as those who are in possession of an Internationally recognised Certificate of Competency, issued by the Government of an established Maritime Nation who are serving or have previously served, in Command of Seagoing Ships whether or not engaged upon International or Domestic Trade. Shipmaster's Status in IFSMA Top of Page Once a man has risen to the rank of Shipmaster he is forever entitled to belong to IFSMA and there is no requirement in our Statutes for the periodic revalidation of his Certificate of Competency (as there is in the STCW Convention). But if he were to lose his licence due to negligence, incompetence, or misconduct then he would no longer qualify for membership of the Federation. Other Organisations Top of Page Trade Unions, National Associations, Professional Institutes and Learned Societies are all equally welcome as Shipmasters Organizations in affiliation with IFSMA and there is no distinction made between them. 21st March 1996

Odessa, Ukraine, Ukraine

Our legally registered Crewing Company SEA BEE LANIMAR, Odessa, are on service to provide with Masters, Officers, Engineers and crewmembers for Cargo, Bulker, Reefer, Chemical, Container, Cruise, Fishery Vessels, Tanker, Tug/Barge, Oil rigs and other vessels.

Oegstgeest,, Netherlands

Builder and supplier of the Omega Thruster. 360 degrees Azimuth thruster for seagoing and inland vessels.