Maritime Directory

Central,, Hong Kong SAR, China

The Port of Hong Kong has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of Hong Kong SAR. It handles about 90 per cent, by weight, of Hong Kong's trade and has been one of the busiest container ports in the world. It also remains one of the busiest in terms of vessel arrivals and departures, and cargo and passenger throughput. Being the administrator of the port, our principal function is to ensure safe operation of the port and all Hong Kong waters as well as the administration of the Hong Kong Shipping Register. Our mission is "to promote excellence in marine services". Keeping in touch with the world through the Internet is one of the many measures we have taken to achieve that goal. I hope this homepage will help Web surfers have a better understanding of the Port of Hong

London, United Kingdom

INTERTANKO was established in 1970 to represent the interests of independent tanker owners around the world. The three main goals of INTERTANKO are: Safe Transport, Cleaner Seas and Free Competition. INTERTANKO has some 250 members with 2,050 tankers totalling 161 million tons deadweight(dwt) which represents 70% of the independently owned tanker fleet and 80% of the total world tanker fleet. In addition, to its full members, INTERTANKO also has an associate membership which now stands at some 290 companies.

United States

International Medicine Center provides travel medicine, vaccinations, occupational physicals, and weight loss services with a focus on corporate and leisure travelers.

Naples, FL, United States

Whether you own a private yacht or a fishing vessel, the TT-3064A Capsat® Maritime Telephone is the ultimate choice. It operates like a standard cellular phone, yet with a reach that spans the oceans. Due to its small size and low weight it is easy to use and install. Via the Inmarsat satellite network the TT-3064A Capsat® Maritime Telephone keeps you in touch from almost all coastal waters throughout the world and on the high seas in the northern hemisphere. The Capsat® Maritime Telephone is the perfect communication tool, handling telephone, fax, and e-mail/Internet messaging in a cost-effective manner, and putting worldwide communication at your fingertips.

Tinglev, Denmark

Our firm is a division of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. Our factories are capable of manufacturing intermodal equipment to all specifications in aluminium and steel, regardless of design. Consequentially, the standard specifications that we present may be changed and tailored to your wishes and we shall be happy to discuss options, including but not limited to initiatives that may change strength, weight, costs, voume etc.

Cecil, PA, United States

Miller Centrifugal, for over 40 years has specialized in the designing, casting and finish machining of high grade centrifugally cast ferrous and non-ferrous products for industry and the military. Our products can be found in a variety of applications including power transmission, elevators, commercial and military aircraft, marine and naval vessels, as well as steel mills around the world. Our centrifugal casting process produces standard and complex contoured shapes in low, medium and high volume quantities in a broad range of copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, steel and aluminum base alloys. Processes like our unique bi-metallic worm gears and rolling mill sleeves, where two alloys are cast into one metallurgical bonded casting has the distinct advantages of both alloys. Our unique near-net-shape casting process gives us the capability to cast and machine complex irregular shapes. Sizes for all products range from 6 inches up to 120 inches in diameter with weights ranging from 25 pounds to 30,000 pounds.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Norman Krieger Inc. provides specialized and overweight trucking solutions worldwide, along with licensed air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution services.

PipeSak Pipeline Buoyancy Cont specializes in pipeline buoyancy and weight solutions for the maritime and offshore industries.

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.

Piraeus, Greece

POSIDONIA 2008: BREAKING ALL RECORDS Every two years the Greek shipowners welcome the international shipping community to Posidonia and extend their celebrated hospitality that makes participation a real pleasure. But exhibitors should be ready for serious discussions with corporate, technical and operations management taking a keen interest in their products and services. Posidonia is renowned not only for the networking opportunities and contacts made on the busy exhibition stands, but importantly for the number and value of deals concluded during the show. Posidonia is meeting the growing demand for exhibition space with the flexible and efficient facilities of the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre. For 2008 this will accommodate up to 27,500 sqm of exhibition space on one level, with easy access and no weight limitations on equipment and machinery exhibits. It will provide spacious car parking, a business centre, a seminar room and easy access to the international airport and to Piraeus and Athens city centres. In nearly 40 years Posidonia has grown to become the major maritime industry event. In 2006 over 16,000 buyers from 81 maritime nations, more than are represented at any other maritime event, visited over 1,600 exhibitors. In 2008 exhibitors will again benefit from Posidonia's unrivalled global reach.

Tampa, FL, United States

Laurence Soli-Con valves are solid-state-controlled, electric actuated, quick acting valves that provide reliable, safe and efficient operation at a greatly reduced current consumption, size, weight, heat rise, maintenance and cost, compared to conventional solenoid and motorized valves.

Brunswick,, Maine, United States

Facilities in Brunswick, Maine; Seguin, Texas; and Andover, England -- with a total of 157,000 square feet of manufacturing space and approximately 195 employees. Corporate Profile: Core Business: Engineered reinforcements for the composites industry, a $1.2 billion worldwide market. Products: BTI manufactures the broadest range of engineered reinforcements in the industry. Products are constructed with glass, carbon and Kevlar® in a variety of widths, weights and fiber orientations. Markets: Core: Marine, industrial, corrosion, and recreation; Growth: Oil and gas, wind energy, transportation, civil and marine infrastructure. Applications: Boats, snowboards, ballistic armor, railcars, wind blades, marine pilings and fenders, truck panels, bridges, storage tanks and offshore oil & gas production equipment and structures.

Stavanger,, Norway

Scana is an expanding Nordic industrial group with special competence in metallurgy and systems and services for the international mechanical engineering, shipping, oil and gas industry.

Seacleaner designs and manufactures lightweight cleaning vessels, specifically catamarans made of fiberglass reinforced polyester, for collecting floating solid waste in maritime environments.

Novorossiysk,, Krasnodar, Russia

"TRANSMARINE BSN" offers the following services in the port of Novorossiysk: 1.Forwarding of export/import cargoes 2.Customs clearance 3.Agency services 4.Storage service 5.Chartering We have experience in successful forwarding of cars and trucks, spare parts, tractors, steel scrap, steel products, containers, equipment and heavy weight goods through the port of Novorossiysk.

Lahore., Pakistan

United Services International (USI) provides airfreight, sea freight, Custom Clearing, warehousing, freight brokerage, countrywide trucking and at-door delivery for imports and exports. USI offers more than ten years experience. Our motivated staff enables us to provide an unequaled level of service AT the most competitive rates. We always keep in view all the necessities of time and gives maximum services & facilities to our customers. USI deals with well-known parties in the country. With the help of quality service, friendly staff, integrity and honesty towards our customers, our list of clients increases each day. Our self-imposed standards of excellence, honesty, best communication, reliability, and low rates makes us different from others. We also specialize in handling hazardous and sensitive materials. And as we have no weight or size restrictions, you can be confident that no order is too big or too small for us to handle.

Germany

VAW Metawell GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in aluminium sandwich panels and lightweight components used in shipbuilding, rail vehicles, automotive, and construction industries.

North Kingstown,, Rhode Island, United States

Vibtech Inc. specializes in design of vessels and ship's systems to military and commercial specifications.

Montclair,, CA, United States

load testing lifting equipment (cranes, elevators, life boats, etc..., condition monitoring-rotating machinery