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.

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Posadas,, Pcia. de Misiones, Argentina

The Port of Posadas is part of the Argentine port network along the Paraná, Uruguay, and Iguazú rivers, focusing on fluvial transport primarily for cargo transfer and limited passenger river crossing services.

Ayr, Great Britain (Uk)

Situated on the west coast of Scotland at the entrance to the Firth of Clyde, the Port of Ayr is ideally placed to serve Scotland’s industrial and agricultural lowlands. The port benefits from an excellent communications network, with motorway and rail systems providing easy access to the rest of the UK and beyond. The port offers considerable experience in handling a wide range of cargoes, including dry bulks, forest products and scrap metal, and is also recognised as a major supply base for the offshore industry. Ayr is becoming an increasingly popular port-of-call for cruise liners, with its close proximity to some of Scotland’s best known attractions.

Rawson,, Pcia. de Chubut, Argentina

The Consejo Portuario Argentino is an organization that unites all Argentine ports to coordinate sector activities and defend their interests, offering services including port policy, concessions, and port training workshops.

Rivadavia, Provincia de Chubut, Argentina

Port of Comodoro Rivadavia is located next to the city of Comodoro Rivadavia in the Gulf of San Jorge, Argentina, featuring an overseas pier of 709 ft length. It is part of the Argentine port network coordinated by the Consejo Portuario Argentino.

Monroe,, MI, United States

The Port of Monroe is Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, offering efficient cargo handling with direct rail and highway access, serving as a gateway to Michigan’s multimodal transportation network.

Newport, Gwent, Great Britain (Uk)

Newport is the most easterly of ABP’s South Wales ports, offering excellent road and rail connections and handling a wide range of cargo including fresh produce, vehicles, steel, and project cargoes with 24-hour working and experienced labour.

Kings Dock, Swansea, Great Britain (Uk)

Port of Swansea offers excellent communication links with easy access to the M4 motorway and UK railway network, handling steel cargoes, containers, bulk cargoes, liquid bulks, and general/project cargoes. It operates ferry services to Cork, Ireland.

Dordrecht,, Netherlands

Port-IT® provides cybersecurity and connectivity solutions for vessels, including antivirus, network security, vulnerability management, onboard IT services, and crew Wi-Fi, ensuring vessel compliance and business continuity.

Portland, OR, United States

New Castle, NH, United States

Portsmouth Yacht Club, founded in 1898 and located on the Piscataqua River in New Castle, NH, serves recreational boaters, fishing fleets, and maritime professionals with clubhouse facilities, fuel services, moorings, and community events.

Maracaibo,, Zulia, Venezuela

POSEIDON SERVICE, S.A., is a leading tanker agency services company operating a network of offices serving installations troughout Venezuela. All operations are provided in accordance with our standard quality policies, which were certified in september 2004. POSEIDON SERVICE, S.A., is a market leader in the provision of port agency services to international ship owners. Handling over 1,000 ship calls per year, the company has achieved its success by providing innovative service in a traditional business sector. The application of modern techniques and a highly motivated staff have placed the company at the forefront of the industry.

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.

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Our vision is to establish a positive attitude towards Safety which, in turn, results in employees performing in a Safe manner. Through daily positive reinforcement, these Safe attitudes and behaviours will be supported and encouraged. Through our positive communication process, the employees will also be encouraged to improve upon Safety and apply these principles to all their activities, whether at work, home or in the community.

Precision Pipework Ltd, based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is a specialist pump supplier and service provider offering installation, commissioning, repair, and maintenance of pumps and associated equipment for domestic and commercial sectors.

Primatech Inc. provides consulting services, training courses, and software solutions focused on process safety management, hazard analysis, and risk management for industrial facilities.

Norway

Absnet AS provides local IT support and high-speed fiber network services primarily to businesses and residences in Aker Brygge, Filipstad Brygge, and Tjuvholmen areas in Oslo.

Cesena (FC), Italy

Promar S.r.l. is a company based in Cesena, Italy, associated with the maritime sector and linked to DAVI, a global leader in manufacturing plate and angle roll bending machines for various industrial sectors including shipbuilding.

Tisselt,, Belgium

Promat International NV specializes in passive fire protection and high-performance insulation solutions for construction and industrial markets, focusing on safety and energy savings.

New London, Ct., United States

Prop Scan USA / The Machine Works at Essex, Inc. provides advanced propeller inspection and repair services using the Prop Scan system to optimize marine propellers for improved performance and efficiency.

Iceland

The Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group (PAME) is an Arctic Council working group focused on the protection and sustainable use of the Arctic marine environment through policy review, recommendations, and collaborative projects.

Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF MARINE PLATFORMS. INSTALLATION OF MARINE PLATFORMS. FULL MAINTENANCE OF MARINE PLATFORMS, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL. LAYING OF SUBSEA PIPELINES UP TO 36” DIAMETER. MARINE OUTFALLS, ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION. SINGLE POINT MOORING SYSTEMS, ENGINEERING, FABRICATION, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING. INSTALLATION OF SUBSEA MECHANICAL CONNECTORS. REPAIR OF SUBSEA PIPELINES AND MARINE STRUCTURES. UPGRADE AND AUTOMATION FOR THE OFFSHORE PLATFORMS. CONSTRUCTION OF MARINE STRUCTURES, DECKS AND JACKETS. CONSTRUCTION OF LIVING QUARTERS MODULES, COMPRESSING, ELECTROMECHANICAL, PRODUCTION AND TURBO GENERATION MODULES AS WELL. EXECUTION OF EPC PROJECTS. OFFSHORE DRILLING, EXPLORATION&PRODUCTION WELLS. ANTICORROSIVE AND COATING PLANT. CONCRETE COATING PLANT ONSHORE PIPELINES CONSTRUCTION. CIVIL WORKS, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS: HIGHWAYS RAILROADS BRIDGES DAMS TRANSMISSION LINES UP TO 400 K.V. POWER PLANTS AND REFINERIES FACILITIES. MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM WATER TREATMENT PLANTS DOCKS

Poland

Przedsiebiorstwo Robot Czerpalnych I Podwodnych Sp zoo - PRCiP Gdansk specializes in underwater and dredging works in the maritime sector.