Maritime Directory

Houston, Texas, United States

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the world's leading ship classification societies. It is a not-for-profit, independent technical organization, which provides a unique service without counterpart in any other field of industry or commerce. Briefly stated, ABS establishes and administers standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and periodic survey of hsips and other marine structure. Classification is process which certifies adherence to these Rules, thus representing that a ship or other type of marien structure possesses the structural and mechanical integrity required for its intended service. A classed vessel is, therefore, one that provides for both the safety of personnel and cargoes carried, as well as helps to protect the enviornment in which it may operate. Because of the way it is organized and operated, ABS maintains an impartial and uncompromised postion in performing classification services around the world. In this way, ABS effectively acts as a self-regulatory agency to the international marine community, both private and public, in promoting the safety of life, property, and protecting the environment. In support of its classification and related services, ABS offers a broad range of technical services to assist owners, operators, shipyards and others in designing, building, operating and maintaining their vessels safety and effectively. Additionally an affiliate of ABS, ABS Group, provides inspection, certification, verification, assessment, quality assurance, and consultation services to the marine and non-marine industries worldwide.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

CARIS is recognized worldwide for the development of software for the hydrographic and marine industries. They offer a software suite for all anticipated geospatial data collection, processing and production needs within the broad marine environment including management of bathymetric datasets, electronic and raster charts, preparation of offshore territorial claims and hydrographic database management.

Basingstoke, Hampshire, Great Britain (Uk)

Trustee of the Shipbuilding Industries Pension Scheme (‘SIPS’).