Maritime Directory

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport is the most operationally efficient port on the West Gulf Coast, offering excellent access to key Texas markets with seamless logistics and strong partnerships to support business growth.

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.

Point Comfort,, Texas, United States

The Calhoun Port Authority in Point Comfort, Texas, is a deep-draft port serving the Texas mid-coast region, specializing in petrochemicals, crude oil, break bulk, liquid and dry bulk cargoes with world-class facilities and strategic access to global markets.

Port Allen, LA, United States

The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is a deep-water port located at the convergence of the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, providing access to inland waterways, the Gulf of Mexico, and global trade routes with a maintained 45-foot deep channel.

Greenville,, MS, United States

Wharf-type double pier with concrete dock in a shallow draft, slack water natural harbor 11 miles long, featuring a minimum channel width of 250 ft and a harbor front channel width of 500 ft, with a fleeting area capable of holding several hundred barges.

Rawson,, Pcia. de Chubut, Argentina

The Port of Rawson is part of the Consejo Portuario Argentino, an organization that coordinates port activities across Argentina and promotes port sector interests, policies, and training.

Ushuaia ,, Pcia. de Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

The Port of Ushuaia is located on the bay of Ushuaia in Argentina, protected by the Ushuaia Peninsula and Bridge islands, serving as a key maritime gateway in the Beagle Channel.

Saginaw City, MI, United States

The Port of Bay City Authority operates commercial and recreational port facilities including Matagorda Harbor, offering industrial land, docks, and access to pipelines in Bay City, Texas.

Newport,, RI, United States

Since 1976, Seascope Yachts has been customizing outings on the waters of Newport and along the New England coast for groups from 2 to 500. Pleasure sailing, executive retreats, client entertaining, family outings, board meetings, fishing - U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified power- and sailboats Creators of “Your Own America’s Cup Regatta”, the hands-on team building program aboard their rare vintage 12-metres Featuring the Tiedemann private collection of yachts, Gleam, Northern Light, Mariner and M/V Pam, as seen on the Discovery Channel, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and in Town & Country magazine The most qualified, loyal, dedicated and service-oriented crew. More than just a business... you will feel Bob and Elizabeth Tiedemann’s passion for rare classic vessels. Elizabeth’s full range of expertise and attention to detail will make your planning pleasurable and your event unforgettable! “There is no greater team building experience.” Gary Jobson, ESPN Recipients of the Preserve Rhode Island Maritime Heritage Award.

San Diego, CA, United States

Synergy Systems, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, was founded in 1985 as a regional manufacturers representative company to sell and service Motorola Mini-Ranger™ Radar Positioning products and Motorola’s Eagle™ series GPS products. The Company gained broad GPS experience supporting Motorola’s 4 and 8 channel Eagle survey grade GPS receivers, the LGT-1000 GPS/GIS products and, since 1992, Motorola’s full line of OEM board level GPS products. In 1996, the Company transformed from a regional representative to a full service, stocking distributor and value added provider for Motorola’s GPS products. Sales and support services were expanded to cover the entire United States, Canada, Mexico and South America. The Company, now regarded as the leading supplier of Motorola ONCORE™ OEM GPS products in the Americas, has since expanded its services worldwide.

London, United Kingdom

The Corporation of Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, providing aids to navigation, deep sea pilotage, and supporting seafarers through charitable activities.

Stamford, CT, United States

The Shipping News is the maritime industry's first interactive television channel on the Web, delivering market news, commentary, analysis, and event coverage to the global maritime, trade, and transportation sectors.

Andover,, MA, United States

WSI Corporation provides weather-driven solutions for professionals in aviation, media, energy markets, and government agencies, including marine weather services through The Weather Channel Marine.

Tuticorin, India

Tuticorin Port was incorporated in 1974 as the tenth major port of the country. The port is situated about 540 Km South West of Chennai with Sri Lanka on the South-East direction and very close to the East-West International sea routes. Tuticorin port, developed as an artificial deep-sea harbour with 400 hectares of protected water area, has come up as one of the major centre for coastal shipping and serves to the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Kerala. Tuticorin port, which was the centre for maritime trade and pearl fishery for more than a century, had gone through the hands of Portuguese and Dutch before coming under the control of East India Company of Britain. The British company had developed the natural harbour port and connected it with the Railway. It was declared as a minor anchorage port in 1868. In the pre-independence era, the port had witnessed a sprouting trade by handling a wide range of cargo with the neighbouring countries as well as with other coastal ports of the country. With the changing scenario of maritime trade, the Union Government constructed a new harbour and the port had come up as the 10th Major Port on 11th July, 1974. In 1979, the erstwhile anchorage port / minor port was merged with the newly developed harbour to form an integrated port. The integrated Tuticorin Port presently comprises of two operational wings - 'Zone - A' representing the new Major Port while 'Zone - B' representing the old anchorage port. Future plan With the increasing use of containers in sea trade, Tuticorin Port, having the locational advantages, strives to become the container transhipment hub of South India and accordingly planned to develop the port infrastructure and other port facilities. Deepening of approach channel and harbour basin to accommodate 10.7 metres draught vessels, construction of cargo berth No.-7, augmentation of water supply facilities, construction of shallow water berth at 7.0 metres level are the major projects taken up by the port. The proposed 'Sethu Samudram Ship Canal Project', which envisages cutting a canal for passage of ships from Gulf of Mannar to Palk Straits, would connect the Tuticorin port to the other Indian ports on the East Coast directly. The project is likely to facilitate the development of Tuticorin as a regional hub for South Asia competing with Colombo Port.

Oxnard, CA, United States

Opened in 1991, the Museum offers a world-class collection of maritime art, models of historic sailing ships and a history of the Channel Coast and early 20th century development of Channel Islands Harbor and nearby Port Hueneme. The Museum is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Knowledgeable docents are available to explain the exhibits. Special maritime educational programs are available for school children, including "at sea" activities aboard affiliated research and sail training vessels.

Port Arthur, TX, United States

Vessel Repair Inc specializes in marine vessel repair, new construction, blasting, and leasing services, located on the Sabine Neches Ship Channel in Port Arthur, TX, with extensive waterfront facilities and expertise in steel and aluminum hull repairs.

United Kingdom

Wijsmuller Marine Ltd (Bristol Channel) provides marine services including towing, salvage, and offshore support in the United Kingdom.