Maritime Directory

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

D-21107 Hamburg, Germany

R & M (Rheinhold & Mahla) specializes in joiner systems and interior outfitting products for maritime applications including wall panels, doors, ceilings, window boxes, floating floors, and modular bathrooms.

Hamburg,, Germany

Consulting and Design Office for all types of ships and floating offshore structures and vessels. Elaboration of initial design, basic design and production information including project management.PA & Supervision, Tribon-Application, Foran-Application

Schönkirchen, Germany

SMK Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a leading maritime engineering firm in Germany specializing in ship and floating structure design, project management, and steel structure construction.

Washington,, DC, United States

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) is the largest national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, with members involved in building, repairing, and servicing America's commercial vessel fleet.

Spijkenisse, The Nederlands

Part of the Stromme Group of Companies with offices in 14 countries.

Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, Great Britain (Uk)

Overall activities incorporate design, management, fabrication, outfitting, commissioning and Platform Disposal. Shipbuilding and conversion of marine vessels, FPSO /FPU vessels, hull structural units. Offshore and onshore structures including subsea templates and manifolds, modules, jackets, deck sections, spool pieces, riser systems, PAU's / PAR's.

Bremen, Germany

TBSG Technische Betriebs- und Schiffsausrüstungs GmbH is a general outfitter and logistics partner specializing in ship equipment, construction site and hotel supply, humanitarian aid deliveries, and import/export services since 1920.

Pascagoula, MS, United States

Trinity Marine - Pascagoula specializes in shipbuilding projects with expertise in system integration, equipment installation, and outfitting solutions.

Waynesboro, VA, United States

US Joiner specializes in the interior design and turnkey installation of marine interiors for commercial, navy, cruise ships, and offshore platforms.

E. Boothbay, ME, United States

Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine is one of New England's finest commercial boat building facilities specializing in the construction of steel and aluminum vessels from 40' to 200'. Founded by Bruce Doughty and Bruce Washburn, the yard began building fishing boats in 1977. Since then, the yard has continued to prosper by diversifying its capabilities, developing innovative designs and building techniques, and reaching out to new markets. Washburn & Doughty now has a resumé that boasts the deliveries of a diverse mix of commercial passenger vessels, tugs, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels to owners from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to Bridgetown, Barbados. New construction takes place within a 50,000 square foot facility that houses three building bays and shops for electrical, piping, joinery and drafting work. The building ways and fabrication areas are serviced by seven bridge cranes with combined capacities of up to 20 tons. In addition, protected deep water dockage provides ample space for in-water outfitting, repairs and conversions. Washburn & Doughty personnel are experienced designing and building to ABS Rules for Vessels Under 200 feet, US Coast Guard requirements including subchapters H, K and T, Lloyds classification, IEEE-45 Electrical standards, US Public Health Service regulations and Canadian Coast Guard requirements. The yard can build to suit a customer's plans, or its experienced in-house architects can custom design a boat. Washburn & Doughty uses CAD/CAM, and a Linde CM 250 numerically controlled plasma cutting machine, in the design/construction process to rapidly turn an owner's ideas into the finished product. Located on the beautiful Damariscotta River in mid-coast Maine, Washburn & Doughty invites potential customers to visit the yard. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 7:00AM -5:30PM and Friday 7:00AM - 2:00PM.