Maritime Directory

New York,, NY, United States

Formerly known as American Marine Advisors, the firm has recently changed its name to AMA Capital Partners LLC to reflect the expansion of its activities into broader transport markets. AMA Capital Partners LLC was established in 1987 (as American Marine Advisors) and has been the only Merchant Banking firm in the USA exclusively focused on the Maritime Industry. AMA is staffed by Investment Banking professionals who, on a combined basis, have over 140 years of experience in the Maritime Industry. AMA is affiliated with NIB Capital of the Netherlands,an AA- Rated bank with a significant ship financing business and has a partnership with GATX in the AMA Shipping Fund I. AMA/CP's Headquarters is in New York, and has an office in Oslo. To learn more about AMA Capital Partners, click on the website icon above to view online presentation or download an overview in Adobe PDF format.

United States

We are highly experienced professionals who provide Medical Auditing services to companies needing assistance with on-the-job-injury claims. We have significant Jones Act experience, and have many maritime related clients.

Singapore, Singapore

BP Shipcare is a wholly owned subsidiary of BP Shipping Limited, which is a member of the BP Group. It was formed in 1975 initially to lay-up its own surplus tonnage but as demand and expertise increased the service was expanded to include other ship owners and operators. BP Shipcare's lay-up site is off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia near to the island of Labuan, in Brunei Bay. The bay was identified as a suitable spot for preserving vessels and rigs since it lies in sheltered waters outside the typhoon belt. The anchorage has good holding ground in 30m of water and a current of no more than half a knot allowing ships to be moored to a single anchor. The lay-up unit can accommodate over 30 vessels at any one time. Since the start of operations in Brunei Bay, BP Shipcare has successfully laid-up and reactivated over 150 different vessels, including tankers, gas carriers, rigs and container ships. The experienced gained over this time enables us tailor the lay-up to suit owner and vessel requirements, ensuring vessels are returned in optimum condition. Typically this involves protection of machinery against static seizure, dehumidification of accommodation and engine room, hull protection via strategically placed anodes and blanking of hull apertures, and appropriate protection for all external deck equipment. Once laid-up, 24 hour on board watch-keeping enables the entire crew to be repatriated providing significant cost savings to owners. Routine maintenance schedules are agreed and regular reports keep owners apprised of vessel's condition. In addition, by liaising with local shipyard facilities, BP Shipcare is able to assist with arrangements for any remedial or refurbishment work that may be required, making efficient use of the period the vessel is in lay-up.

Kingston, Illinois, United States

Companion Products Inc is the exclusive importer of Oil Safe brand products for North America. We sell Oil Safe products through a network of authorized dealers. Please contact us for your nearest dealer. The Oil Safe Professional Lubrication System is a family of fully-sealing oil transfer containers designed for use between bulk storage containers and the top-off point. They are designed specifically to: 1. Prevent machine-damaging lubricant contamination 2. Minimize the risk of costly and dangerous oil spills 3. Make lube tasks easier, safer and significantly faster Drums are available in 4 sizes (2-Liter, 3-Liter, 5-Liter and 10-Liter). 5 different lid types are available. Each lid type is available in 10 different colors (yellow, red, blue, light green, dark green, black, orange, purple, gray and tan). The Oil Safe Pump (used in conjuntion with a Utility Lid) has a 5 foot hose and is ideal for dispensing lubricants into tight places or small filler holes.

Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia

Since being established more than a quarter of a century ago, Coogee Chemicals has created a significant place for itself in Australia's chemical industry

Newport,, RI, United States

An outstanding collection of watercolor paintings by Newport artist and proprietor Anne DuBose Joslin depicting significant contenders for the renowned "America's Cup" since the initial race in England in the mid 1800's. Also, a fine collection of watercolor paintings of Clipper Ships that were designed and built in the USA during the glorious days of tall ships and sail in the 19th century.

Galati, Romania

Romania’s Damen Shipyards Galati (DSGa) is the largest of Damen Shipyards Group’s 32 shipyards, repair yards and related companies worldwide. While Damen’s international sales organisation takes care of product development, self-managed DSGa has developed into a highly efficient production shipyard with a significant output.

Valetta,, Malta

ESS was established in 2003 with a mission to replace paper shipping documents with electronic documents (eDocs). Our mission is to bridge the data gap in international trade, facilitating straight-through processing of trade data, providing users with significant efficiency improvements and bringing trade up to speed. Our customers include many of the world’s largest companies including leading oil companies, commodities traders, trade finance banks, ship operators, surveyors and ships agents.

Bracknell,, England, United Kingdom

Exel is a multi-modal, multi-industrial global logistics organization with a clear, customer-focused strategy that continues to provide competitive advantage enabling us to address our customers supply chain challenges with our expertise and solutions. The four cornerstones of this strategy (global coverage and local strength; integrated capability and breadth of solutions; consistent processes and occupational excellence; skilled people and supply chain expertise) closely match the growth market in which we operate. We are a global company with a single brand and a clear mission—to create new value in the supply chain for our customers, employees and shareholders. Our strategy and business model make us ideally positioned to develop within the logistics marketplace, meeting our customers' needs with innovative solutions that bring together the best of our people, processes and core capabilities. Our core expertise in contract logistics and freight management, supported by consultancy services, information management and focused specialist services means that we can significantly reduce logistics costs for our customers, whilst at the same time improving efficiency and enhancing levels of customer service. These core services have evolved over a long period of time, are available globally and can be purchased on a stand alone basis. We continuously review the effectiveness of how these services are delivered to our customers to ensure that they continue to meet the need of the markets in which they operate. We believe that this commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence is a significant element of our global uniqueness.

Port Sulphur, LA, United States

Our immediate predecessor, McMoRan Oil & Gas Co., commenced operations in May 1994 following the distribution of all of its common stock to the stockholders of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., its former parent company. The purpose of that transaction was to allow McMoRan Oil & Gas to rebuild, with essentially the same management and exploration team, the oil and gas exploration business previously conducted by Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. and its predecessors had engaged in oil and gas exploration, development and production activities since the early 1970s, and during the 1980s it was among the most active drillers in the Gulf of Mexico . As part of an asset restructuring program to raise new capital to exploit other significant business opportunities (including the development of a world class copper and gold deposit in Indonesia discovered in 1988), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. sold numerous assets in various transactions during the late 1980s and early 1990s. These asset sales included the vast majority of its producing oil and gas properties. Sales proceeds from these properties totaled approximately $1.3 billion. As a result, McMoRan Oil & Gas commenced operations in 1994 with an extensive geological and geophysical data base, as well as extensive technical and operational expertise, but with only a small group of exploration prospects and limited financial resources. Following its separation from Freeport-McMoRan Inc., McMoRan Oil & Gas pursued a business plan of exploring for and producing oil and gas, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in the Gulf Coast area. We were created on November 17, 1998 when McMoRan Oil & Gas and Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. combined their operations. As a result, McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC and Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur LLC (Freeport Sulphur), the successors to those companies, became our wholly owned subsidiaries. A principal purpose of the combination was to use cash flow from Freeport Sulphur as a source of funding for the expansion of our oil and gas exploration and development program. The combination of McMoRan Oil & Gas and Freeport Sulphur was treated for accounting purposes as a purchase, with McMoRan Oil & Gas as the acquiring entity. As a result, our financial information for periods prior to the combination reflect only the historical operations of McMoRan Oil & Gas. The operations of Freeport Sulphur are included on and after November 17, 1998 . In August 2000, we announced the closure of our sulphur mining operations at Main Pass and our plans to sell our sulphur transportation and terminaling assets. In March 2002, we entered into agreements from the dismantlement and removal of our sulphur platforms at Main Pass and Caminada. In June 2002, we sold substantially all of our sulphur transportation and terminaling assets.

Phoenix,, AZ, United States

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a natural resources company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum, and a significant gold producer.

Houston, Texas, United States

GlobalSantaFe offers an array of job opportunities and competitive benefits packages. Many of our job opportunities are available on our mobile offshore drilling units deployed in most of the significant offshore rig markets in the world, including the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, the North Sea, South America, the Middle East/Mediterranean and Southeast Asia.

London, United Kingdom

Hatsu Marine Limited, a new U.K. company with Headquarters in London, was established as a container shipping company on the 4th of January 2002. Though currently all Hatsu Marine Limited owned vessels are located in the transpacific trade between the Far East and North America, more services with global coverage could be expected through fleet expansion and slot exchange of alliance, to strengthen Hatsu's competence on providing completed service scope to all customers. Starting with the operation of 6332TEU Hatsu Eagle completed in October 2001; the other four sister vessels will be brought to fleet sequentially, which are Hatsu Envoy in March 2002, Hatsu Excel in May 2002, and two more vessels of the same series are expected to join Hatsu's fleet by the end of 2002. Beside these gigantic benchmarks, moreover are about to be introduced in next few years to enlarge Hatsu's service territory. Hatsu Marine Limited is now meeting the requirements for inclusion within the United Kingdom tonnage tax regime, including flying Red Ensign and training a significant number of cadets on board. While considering the focal point within the EU for financial services and a traditional centre for the maritime industries, and having a stronger operation base within the EU will complement it's extensive knowledge of Asia and North America in serving global customers, Hatsu Marine Limited will keep reinforcing its position within EU with proudly creation and enable itself to serve global customer base much better.

Clearwater,, FL, United States

Hydrex has opened its first US office in the Tampa Bay area. Hydrex LLC is prepared to mobilize immediately and is capable of efficiently servicing offshore units and ships calling on ports in Canada, North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. Saving significant amounts of time, trouble and expense through its on-site work, Hydrex services range from a complete review of a vessel's external condition all the way through to highly technical major repairs or replacements of a ship's external underwater equipment and machinery. Repairs to thrusters, propellers, rudders, stern tube seals, damaged or corroded hulls and all other underwater services are done by professional teams trained and qualified to carry out complex technical tasks underwater while the vessel is in situ.

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Naval Architecture Services specializing in Vessel Design, FE Structural Engineering, CFD Analysis, CAD Bureau, Consultancy and Surveys. Catering for commercial and military vessels and oceangoing yachts.

Dublin 2, Ireland

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is Ireland’s first national dedicated development, promotional and marketing agency for the shipping services sector. The Office is part of the Marine Institute which is a state Agency responsible for researching the potential of Ireland’s vast marine resources. Ireland has enjoyed impressive economic growth – consistently amongst the highest of the OECD countries. The World Bank forecasts significant growth in world shipping over the next decade. It seems logical, given Ireland’s many strategic advantages, that it should actively participate in this global expansion. Participation in the growth of the Irish international shipping service sector will compliment continued sustainable growth, which has been achieved in other sectors, i.e. International financial services, Information & communication technology, Software development, International services and Engineering.

Riga,, Latvia

The Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) whose headquarters are in Riga, is a significant player in the international shipping markets. The Company owns and/or operates a fleet of 50 vessels - tankers, reefers, LPG carriers and dry cargo vessels. The LSC provides the operational and technical management, as well as crewing for our fleet and other ship owners. The main objectives of the Latvian Shipping Company are the quality and safety of shipments, as well as high professional level of our crews that conforms to all international conventions. The company’s management, its tanker and LPG fleets are ISM certified.

London, United Kingdom

LevelSeas was founded in April 2000 to deliver the benefits of new technology to bulk ocean transportation through the provision of voyage management services and a "Life of Voyage" chartering system. LevelSeas aims to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and provide greater access in today's shipping environment, whilst delivering significant value to a broad community of large and small industry players.

NEWHAVEN,, East Sussex,, United Kingdom

LOCHIN craft are used as lifeboats, police patrol launches, pilot tenders, passenger carriers and many other very specific applications ' acknowledgement of the high regard with which they are perceived and adaptability to meet significant demands.

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.

St. John's,, NL, Canada

Significant producer of hydro-electricity and 80 per cent of eastern Canada's offshore petroleum resources are located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.

Port Adelaide, Australia

Located just 14 kilometres northwest of the State’s capital city Adelaide, Port Adelaide is a sea port city and the historic maritime heart of South Australia. The Port was one of South Australia's earliest settlements and represents South Australia's first State Heritage area. Today, Port Adelaide continues to be the main service point for shipping in the State. Positioned at the centre of Australia’s southern coast, the port provides South Australia with a gateway to the world as the State continues to enjoy a significant increase in export activity with booms in the shipment of grains, wine, motor vehicles and automotive components, ores and concentrates. The Port of Adelaide consists of an Inner and Outer Harbour, complete with over 20 wharves including the CSX World Terminals container port.

Rancho Cucamonga,, CA, United States

Welcome to RealDistance.com. Our Voyage Simulator, offers a new paradigm in voyage estimating and passage planning. Our website is specifically tailored to those involved in the operation of large merchant vessels. If you operate vessels in excess of 5,000 DWT, commonly referred to as handy-size, handy-max, panamax, and cape-size you will benefit considerably from the potential savings generated by this innovative application of vessel routing technology to the planning phase of the voyage. If you operate vessels with performance characteristics that differ significantly from that of the mono-hull, propeller driven merchant ships described above, our simulator may still be of great value. Check our Quick-Start guide to discover how our simulator can be loaded with custom vessel performance data.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Private/Neutral Marketplaces – E-procurement software enables companies, organizations and government to establish private or neutral marketplaces enabling them to interact electronically with their vendors. • Electronic Procurement – E-procurement capabilities significantly increase efficiencies by streamlining paper flow and reducing time spent generating quotes. • Request for Quotes – Buyers can submit RFQ’s to multiple suppliers in minutes, assuring the best price for products purchased. • Direct Purchases – Buyers can purchase directly from preferred suppliers using direct purchase. • Folder Management – Frequently purchased items, or complex RFQ’s, can be stored to folders for later retrieval. • Tracking and Reporting – Buyers can track all expenditures using the software, resulting in immediate and long term cost savings. • Central Product Database - The purchasing engine, or Quick Select features a central database of hundreds of thousands of product descriptions, providing a standard set of information that both buyers and suppliers understand. • Quick Deployment – Using the central database of product descriptions buyers or suppliers can be up and running on the system within minutes. • Eliminates System Integration – Using the central product database, suppliers indicate which product descriptions they carry, eliminating the costly process of system integration. • Import/Export Utility to Accounting Packages – Accounting departments are able to capture the complete history for the company’s procurement expenditures and import the data into legacy accounting systems. • Creates Electronic Invoices/PO’s – E-procurement software reduces paper flow through the proprietary Master Tracking Document that creates matching invoices and purchase orders electronically. • Accounting Codes – Buyers can easily assign accounting codes to product descriptions on the site, eliminating the costly and time-consuming process of manually assigning codes. • Customer Relations Management – E-procurement software features an easy-to-use system for managing the exchange of important information between buyers and suppliers. This information is always kept with the purchase for future reference. • The Bottom Line – E-procurement can save companies up to 20% on purchasing by streamlining the procurement process.

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Shark Marine was founded in order to serve the needs of one of the most rapidly evolving industries of our time. Since the company was founded in 1984 our mandate has been to offer products and services that are innovative, high quality, dependable and cost effective. Over the years, Shark Marine has gained global respect for our developments in undersea technology, and the expertise we bring to on-site operations. As a manufacturer we have made significant advancements in underwater imaging equipment, remotely operated vehicles and other survey systems. In our services we have provided consultation, software development, custom manufacture, hydrostatic testing, equipment rentals and location operations. Our customer base has grown over the years to include gas and oil exploration, commercial diving, various governments, search and rescue, and survey firms, and has spread to include all continents. Our location services have taken us from warm waters to the frozen Arctic, where we have gained international recognition. These include pipeline surveys, locating of sunken vessels and other objects, search and recovery, as well as magnetic and sonar mapping. Our experience in the diverse aspects of this field allows us the ability to create innovative solutions to difficult or costly tasks.