Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide

Fairplay World Shipping Directory
The World Shipping Directory maintains a searchable database of ship owners, managers and agents worldwide. See also the Shipping Directories listed below.

Shipowners' Associations
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Australian National Shipping Federation/Shipowners' Association

British Chamber of Shipping

Canadian Shipowners' Association

Chamber of Shipping of America

The Cyprus Shipping Association

Cyprus Shipping Council

Comité Central des Armateurs de France

Danish Shipowners' Association

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Hong Kong Shipowners Association

Japanese Shipowners' Association

Norwegian Shipowners' Association

Sveriges Redareförening

Thai Shipowners' Association

Turkish Chamber of Shipping

Verband Deutscher Reeder

Shipping Associations & Organizations
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American Maritime Officers

American Petroleum Institute

American Waterways Operators

American Shipbuilding Association

American Society of Naval Engineers

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Association of Certified Marine Surveyors

Association of International Shipping Agents

Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (US)

Australian Marine Pilots Association

Baltic Exchange

Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)

Boat Owners Association of the United States

C-Port (National Association for the Marine Assistance Industry)

Connecticut Maritime Association

Council of American Master Mariners

Cruise Lines International Organization

European Group of Institutes of Navigation

European Maritime Pilots' Association

Federation of International Trade Associations (US)

Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents

Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association

Greenpeace

Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Orgainzation

The Hydrographic Society

International Association of Dredging Companies

International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO)

International Association of Maritime Economists

Intermodal Association of North America

International Association of Ports and Harbors

International Association of International Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)

International Association of Maritime Electronics Companies

International Association for Safety and Survival Training

International Bunker Industry Association Ltd.

International Bureau of Chambers of Commerce

International Cable Protection Committee

International Cargo Handling Co-Ordination Association

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
-International Maritime Bureau (IMB)

International Chamber of Shipping

International Commission on Shipping

International Committe on Seafarers' Welfare

International Council of Cruise Lines

International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations

International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations

International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations

International Marine Transit Association

International Maritime Pilots' Association

International Maritime Radio Association

International Mobile Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)

International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund

International Oil Spill Resource and Information Center

International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots

International Salvage Union

International Sailing Federation

International Ship Suppliers Association

International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation

International Telecommunications Satellite Organization

International Transport Workers Federation

Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers

Institute of International Container Lessors

Institute of Marine Engineers

Insititute of Navigation

Lake Carriers' Association

Marine Accident Investigators International Forum

Marine Machinery Association

The Marine Society (UK)

Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ

Maritime Cabotage Task Force

Maritime London

Maritime Security Council

Mission to Seafarers

Multiport Ship Agencies Network

National Association of Marine Surveyors

National Cargo Bureau

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America

National Industrial Transportation League

National Unaffiliated Shippers Association

National Waterways Conference

North American Shippers Association

Oil Companies International Marine Forum

Panama Canal

Pacific Maritime Association

Passenger Vessel Association

Propeller Club of the United States

Sailors' Union of the Pacific

Seafarers International Union (SIU) of North America

Seafarers International Research Centre

Seamans' Church Institute of New York and New Jersey

Shipbuilders Council of America

Ship Operations Cooperative Program

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators

The Nautical Institute

Transportation Intermediaries Association

Transportation Institute

Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Trinity House

Turkish Maritime Pilots' Association

UK Chamber of Shipping

UK Offshore Operators Association

United States Council for International Business

United States Naval Institute

United States Power Squadrons

United States Sailing Association

World Organization of Dredging Associations

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)

World Shipping Council

Classification Societies
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Bureau Veritas
-Veristar Info

China Classification Society

ClassNK (Japan)

Cyprus Bureau of Shipping

Det Norske Veritas

Germanischer Lloyd

Hellenic Register of Shipping

Korean Register of Shipping

Lloyd's Register of Ships

Polish Register of Shipping

Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Turk Loydu

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
The site provides a list of ships withdrawn from class in the member societies and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code White List of certified ships.

Ship Registries
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Australian Register of Ships

Bahamas Maritime Authority

Barbados Ships' Registry

Bolivian International Ships' Registry

Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping

Flags of Convenience S.A. (various countries)

Hong Kong Shipping Register

International Management Services Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize

International Registries, Inc. (Marshall Islands)

Isle of Man Shipping

Jamaica Ship Register

Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry

Norwegian International Ship Register

Panama Ship Register

Vanuatu Maritime Services

Shipping Directories
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Containershipping.com
Devoted to container shipping with links to shipping lines, terminals, ports, equipment suppliers, etc.

ExportZone U.S.A.
ExportZone U.S.A. is an information center dedicated to the development of U.S.A. exports. The site guides exporters to information available on the internet. It has a wide ranging directory of internet sites relating to international trade.

Fairplay's World Shipping Directory
The Directory provides access to the largest database of marine company information available on the Internet. The site is updated daily and contains the details of over 60,000 marine based companies. The Fairplay online site also offers what is touted as the largest database of shipping web sites on the internet.

Forwarders.com
A directory of freight forwarding services.

Freightworld
An extensive directory of shipping companies (forwarders, carriers, ports, truckers, etc.).

Global Information Network
A search engine and directory for sites related to global business, including transportation and trade.

Infomarine On-line
A directory of shipping service companies worldwide.

Journal of Commerce - Transportation Telephone Tickler
The online version of this well-known source of contact information for shipping related companies.

MarineWayPoints.com
A directory of marine related web sites primarily concerning boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, weather and related areas.

Marinet
A guide and database for marine technology and products.

Maritime Global Net
The Maritime Global Net is a host site for maritime and maritime-related web sites. It provides listings for over 5000 maritime-related companies and organizations.

Maritime Security.com
A resource for worldwide maritime security information. The site provides up-to-date information on maritime piracy, sea robbery, ship and yacht theft, maritime terrorism and more.

NSNet
NSnet began as a basic Internet service provider (ISP) for US shipbuilders, and in late 1993 went on to establish one of the first sites available on the Web. NSnet has evolved into a provider of information for the entire marine community.

Oceanwide
A directory of shipping information from around the globe, which includes a database of shipping and marine-related organizations.

StatUSA
A service of the United States Department of Commerce that delivers economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government.

Tankerworld.com
This is a comprehensive site that provides in-depth content on tanker movements, owners, operators, vessels, ports and terminals. See also the companion site Bunkerworld.com.

World Salvage Directory
A directory of salvage companies worldwide maintained by the International Salvage Union.

World Shipping Directory
The World Shipping Directory contains thousands of marine service providers, collected and indexed by region, port and country.

eCommerce Sites
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Bolero.net
An "electronic platform" for international electronic commerce: international trade without paper documents.

Cargo Connect
CargoConnect allows forwarders and shippers to check the status of consignments through a public web page or by e-mail.

Cargo Log
CargoLog offers a way to submit a rate inquiry to a select group of freight forwarders in one step. The site maintains an extensive database of transportation and logistics companies (carriers, NVOCCs, terminal operators, agents and brokers, customs brokers, etc.).

E-Transport
Provides an electronic facility for the presentation, purchase, and management of industrial transportation services.

Freightdesk.com
A provider of internet-based cargo management applications for international freight, targeting forwarders, customs brokers and other trade and transportation intermediaries.

Import Export Bulletin Board
Provides an internet-based communications system enabling buyers and sellers to conduct negotiations for products and services. A fee is charged for the service.

International Seafarers Exchange
An online service that matches merchant mariners with shipping and cruise companies.

LevelSeas.com
LevelSeas.com is a London-based site that aims to be the leading global marketplace for buying, selling and managing bulk ocean transportation. It will provide comprehensive information, the trading platform and the tools to streamline chartering.

ModernPorts.com
ModernPorts.com is Hong Kong's first shipping portal providing an e-business platform that offers a range of port-related services to the local shipping community including shipping lines, feeders, barge operators, hauliers, freight forwarders, shippers, consignees and government agencies.

MRC
Provides commercial intelligence reports for the marine and energy markets.

OceanConnect.com
OceanConnect.com is an independent site for the purchase and sale of marine products and services initially launching with marine fuels.

Seaway
Provides vessel information to over 120 insurance companies, syndicates, brokers, and legal representatives. A fee-based service providing information on ship movements, Lloyd's Confidential Shipping Index, newbuildings and ports.

ShipServ
An impressive site with web-enabled applications that allow ship managers and vendors to buy and sell products and services for the management and supply of ships throughout the world.

tshipping.com
tshipping.com is a internet shipping portal that provides applications and news and views on the dry bulk, tanker and gas shipping markets.

Ports
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Albany, New York

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baltimore, Maryland

Bellingham, Washington

Beaumont, Texas

Brownsville, Texas

Coos Bay, Oregon

Corpus Christi, Texas

Detroit, Michigan

Duluth, Minnesota

Everett, Washington

Galveston, Texas

Georgia Ports Authority

Grays Harbor, Washington

Houston, Texas

Indiana Port Commission

Jacksonville, Florida

Kalama, Washington

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Long Beach, California

Longview, Washington

Los Angeles, California

Massachusetts Port Authority

Miami, Florida

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

New Orleans, Louisiana

North Carolina State Port Authority

Oakland, California

Olympia, Washington

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Palm Beach, Florida

Port Arthur, Texas

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Port Everglades, Florida

Portland, Oregon

Port of Philadelphia and Camden

Port Canaveral, Florida

Port of South Louisiana

Redwood City, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

Seattle, Washington

South Carolina State Ports Authority (Charleston)

Stockton, California

Tacoma, Washington

Tampa, Florida

Toledo. Ohio

Virgin Islands Port Authority

Virginia Port Authority

Wilmington, Delaware

American Association of Port Authorities
The Association's annual publication is the Seaports of the Americas guide. The AAPA Port and Industry Services Directory provides links to port related web sites.

International Association of Ports and Harbors
The Association's site provides links to world ports.

Port Focus
A directory of ports, harbors and marinas worldwide.

USCG - POISE
POISE (Port Operations Information for Safety & Efficiency) contains port-related links to websites created by government agencies, port authorities, marine exchanges, etc. throughout the United States.

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