The Advocacy Center coordinates the actions of 19 U.S. Government agencies involved in international trade, to level the playing field overseas for U.S. exporters and ensure that sales of U.S. products and services have the best possible chance abroad.
Arlington, Virginia, United StatesUpdated Sep 2017
The leading national advocate, resource, and united voice for the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry promoting safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation on America's waterways.
The Association of Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) promotes cooperation among maritime companies and organizations to strengthen Norway's position in the international maritime community.
Ashmore City, Queensland, AustraliaUpdated Oct 2003
Training
The Australian Shipbuilding & Repair Group (ASRG) is Australia's peak industry body representing and promoting the Australian shipbuilding and repair sectors and the wider marine supply chain to domestic and international markets.
The Bahía Blanca Port Consortium administers and operates the Bahía Blanca harbor complex in Argentina, established under provincial law and national harbor regulations since 1993.
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is a global shipping association based in Denmark, providing maritime industry services and support.
The Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition (BASC) is an international organization focused on secure commerce and anti-smuggling certification, providing training, certification, and cooperation services to enhance trade security.
Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesUpdated Jan 2003
Broker
The CIMA Companies Inc is a full-service insurance broker providing commercial and personal insurance, bonds, and employee benefits with access to national and international markets.
The Crosby Group, Inc., was conceived with a long range goal to develop into a single source for accessories used in the lifting and material handling industry with the highest levels of quality control available. Through a creative program of product development and aggressive acquisitions of market leading lines, Crosby began its growth. The current experience level of our
employees has been many years in the making.
The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) promotes fair and equitable practices and represents the global shipping agency and broking professions at international, regional, and national levels.
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an internationally recognised independent ship classification society and an IACS member providing marine classification, statutory surveys, offshore certification, and maritime technical services.
The InterPortPolice is an international association uniting airport and seaport police and security forces to coordinate information sharing, training, and best practices for law enforcement and public safety at airports, seaports, and transport systems worldwide.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association representing shipowners and operators, advocating for global regulatory frameworks and best practices in the shipping industry.
IFSMA is a global federation uniting shipmasters to promote safety, professionalism, and leadership at sea, advocating within the IMO for safer shipping and stronger shipmaster representation.
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organization that supports safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment through the provision of hydrographic and nautical charting standards.
The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) is an independent, non-political organization dedicated to the professionalism, recognition, and training of marine surveyors worldwide.
The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) is the statutory maritime administration of Belize, responsible for vessel registration, regulatory compliance, and maritime flag administration under international conventions.
The Jamaica Ship Registry manages ship registration, certification, surveys, and maritime safety services in Jamaica, supporting compliance with international maritime regulations.
The Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc. is a maritime industry organization established in 1921 that administers maritime arbitration, drafts maritime contract forms, publishes shipping and logistics analysis, and provides electronic shipping databases to support domestic and international maritime transactions.
Bracknell, Berkshire, United KingdomUpdated Nov 1998
The Met Office provides routine marine forecasts and warnings for the Marine and Coastguard Agency, supporting maritime safety information and navigation warnings around the UK.