The Marine Directory

As one of the world’s leading classification societies, ABS has a long history and broad experience in classing vessels and offshore units of all types and sizes. From conceptual design through to decommissioning, an ABS classed vessel will be evaluated, constructed and surveyed to standards that have been carefully developed by ABS, in close cooperation with industry, to be technically comprehensive, that incorporate the latest risk management concepts and yet are practical and easy to apply.

The extensive global network of skilled ABS surveyors and engineers is able to provide support to clients from the initial design concept, through the design approval process, during construction and throughout the service life of the vessel.

ABS has four operating divisions, Americas, Pacific, Greater China and Europe with an international network of local offices to support client operations. ABS Nautical Systems is a division of ABS offering leading fleet management software solutions to maritime and offshore operators. ABS Academy provides a comprehensive range of maritime training courses. Consulting services and management certification are provided by affiliated companies, ABSG Consulting Inc. and ABS Quality Evaluations.

Over 30 years of experience in fuel treatments for improving efficiency, performance and sustainability in the marine industry.

Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1981, Aderco develops, manufactures and distributes specialised fuel treatments, including fuel conditioners, lubricity improvers and microbial control additives for the marine industry. Aderco’s fuel conditioners are 100% organic and solvent-free, setting the benchmark for sustainability in fuel treatment solutions.

Besides improving efficiency and saving costs, combining effective and reliable products with dedicated and proactive customer service has earned Aderco a sterling reputation as problem-solvers when it comes to meeting the challenges related to residual and distillate fuels.

Aderco International SA is headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, and also has an operational office in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to serving our marine customers worldwide. With over 30 stock points and offices across the globe, Aderco’s logistics ensure quick and effective response. In addition, we work through a network of local agents covering over 50 countries worldwide to provide outstanding technical, sales and customer support.

Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) is a well developed 30 hectares campus at pristine Kuala Sg. Baru, Melaka overlooking the busy Straits of Melaka. ALAM was established in 1977 as the Maritime Training Centre (MTC) and now fully owned by PETRONAS’s shipping subsidiary, MISC Berhad. ALAM also has a branch campus in Batu Rakit, Terengganu offering marine engineering courses.

ALAM offers a complete range of maritime related courses and to date, more than 125 different types of maritime courses are offered.

ALAM has established formal links alliances with many leading maritime education and training institutions in Sweden, Australia, Norway, The Netherlands, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Associated Maritime Environment & Energy (AME2), is the solution provider to serve the offshore and maritime, energy, oil and gas industries. Our services commence from the early conceptual stage to design and completion of offshore and marine assets and includes post-delivery management. AME2 developed a new and innovative product called the Lift-dock. This product reduces costs, protects the environment and is an energy saving concept. LIFT-DOC™ is our brand name for the Lift-dock which has the approval-in-principle as a novel design by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and international patent pending under the PCT. This innovative, cost effective solution is invented by applying our offshore & marine industry knowledge. Our Lift-dock adopts the proven technology in the offshore & marine industry to meet the global challenges of the future. AME2 designs and handles every aspect of the lift-dock from basic engineering, construction, commissioning, delivery and site-work to technical management.

AMFA is the only industry owned and operated maritime, seafood and fishing industry development and training organisation in the Southern Hemisphere. Its role is to provide education, management, advisory and support services in all maritime and fisheries related development and training areas.

Founded in 1997, the Australian Fisheries Academy was established as an industry-managed education centre for the fishing and seafood industries.

In 2011, the Australian Fisheries Academy included maritime in its trading name to become the Australian Maritime & Fisheries Academy (AMFA). The new name reflects the increased number of students, courses and demand AMFA has received from the maritime sector in the last few years.

AMFA students now have wider career options than ever before, with the oil and gas sectors of the resources industry becoming a large utiliser of skilled maritime workers.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is an integrated maritime solutions leader, with a strong heritage spanning more than 130 years in the shipping industry, and trusted as a partner by responsible and demanding customers worldwide.

Managing a fleet of 600 vessels, our 20,000 employees enable us to deliver safe, reliable and efficient ship management services through a network of wholly owned ship management, crew service and maritime training centres in over 30 locations around the world.

Focused on enabling business partners to achieve their objectives through the application of knowledge, experience and innovation, our commitment to every customer is:

1. Maximum vessel availability, safety, reliability and efficiency to achieve higher income at the lowest possible operating cost

2. Protection of reputation through integrity, full compliance and a top quartile safety and performance record

3. Transparency and ready access to vessel information through proprietary ‘Customer Web Access’ software

Blue Ocean Solutions Pte Ltd offers ship owners the solution to have smaller carbon footprint by achieving more efficient fuel combustion and cleaner emissions. We are 70% owned by Keppel Corporation. Our core business is to provide a practical and innovative emulsified fuel system (EFS) for marine diesel engines that assures 2-5% fuel savings and reduced NOx emission. Our EFS can be applied to medium speed and slow speed marine diesel engines and it is capable of handling multi-fuels like HFO, MDO and MGO.

Our company was established in 2010 in response to the demand for fuel saving solutions due to the rising oil prices and stricter emission control. Blue Ocean Solutions is expanding rapidly around the world. We are a proud member of the Keppel offshore & Marine group which has a global network of yards and offices worldwide. Blue Ocean Solutions has offices in Singapore and in Finland.

Success story of Blue Ocean Solutions started in July 2010. The company was founded by Dr. Ng Kok Loon. He graduated with a Marine Engineering degree (1st class Honours) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne under the sponsorship of a Colombo Plan scholarship. He worked with Prof RV Thompson on the applications of emulsified fuel to marine diesel engines as a research assistant in the 1980's while working on his doctorate degree. Dr. Ng continued his research work in emulsified fuel system at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore with the support of the National Science Council and Neptune Orient Lines. Currently, Dr. Ng has 2 patents with several pending on emulsified fuel technology.

BP Shipping provides safe, efficient, environmentally responsible marine and shipping solutions in support of BP Group strategies. In BP Shipping, we manage BP Group hydrocarbon transportation activities safely, efficiently and responsibly in accordance with regulatory requirements and through the application of the OMS framework. We also support BP Group activities with marine expertise and advice.

Bumi Armada Berhad is a Malaysia-based international offshore energy facilities and services provider with a presence in over 15 countries spread across 5 continents, underpinned by its access to over 1,500 people from over 30 nationalities.

Bumi Armada provides offshore services via three strategic business units – Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Operations, Floating Gas Services (FGS) and Offshore Marine Services (OMS). These are complemented by three support units which are FPSO Sales, Technology and Development (“T&D”) and Projects.

Bumi Armada is the fifth largest FPSO player in the world and an established offshore marine operator across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The Bureau Veritas Group is the largest classification and certification society worldwide, with over 58,000 employees and over 400,000 customers in many different industries across the world.

In the maritime field, its missions consist of:

- Classification of ships and offshore units
- Certification and issuance of statutory certificates on behalf of more 130 Government and Flag authorities
- Technical assistance services and consulting
- Training services in the marine technical and regulatory field

BV has a consistent network of 2,000 high qualified marine surveyors, specialised in the implementation of safety, security, protection of environment rules and standards, operating in 180 survey stations located in 90 countries.

Chevron Shipping Company LLC is the global marine transportation subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. Chevron Shipping operates a fleet of 30 tankers and liquefied natural gas carriers transporting oil, LNG, refined petroleum products and chemicals in support of Chevron Corporation’s global Upstream and Downstream business segments. On any given day it controls approximately 70 additional chartered vessels to meet Chevron’s global transportation needs. In addition to providing safe, cost-effective marine transportation services, the company is the center of Marine Functional Expertise within Chevron, managing marine risk and providing marine project engineering, design, construction, and operations support to Chevron Upstream and Downstream businesses. Chevron Shipping is headquartered in San Ramon, California. Approximately 1,400 mariners work at sea and another 350 employees work ashore in locations around the globe. Major offices are located in San Ramon, Houston, London, and Singapore.

Chevron Shipping also operates its own Marine Learning and Development Center in Glasgow, Scotland. A state-of-the-art facility, the Glasgow training center provides instruction for up to 2,500 mariners per year. The specially-recruited full-time faculty includes some of the industry's leading instructors, offering 30 training courses that cover topics from navigation (bridge watch keeping, basic ship handling and collision avoidance) to cargo handling (LNG and other liquids) with technical areas that include advanced hydraulics among others. The center also offers an operational and management leadership program, as well as various programs to help assess deck and engineering officers for promotion.

For information about career opportunities at sea and ashore, please visit Chevron’s Maritime Operations career site. Please also check out our videos on Chevron’s Shipbuilding and Fleet Modernization Program, and the opening of its Training and Development Center in Scotland.

Founded in 1899, ClassNK is the world's largest classification society dedicated solely to floating assets. Committed to ensuring the safety of life and property at sea as well as protecting the marine environment, ClassNK's diverse services include the independent survey and classification of ships and marine structures, statutory surveys on behalf of more than 100 flag States, management system certifications based on ISO and other internationally recognized standards, and award-winning industry training programs. In addition, ClassNK offers total software solutions from ship design to operation through its partners, NAPA and Helm Operations.

Clyde & Co are market leaders in our core sectors of marine, insurance, trade, energy, aviation and infrastructure. With over 1,400 lawyers across 40+ international offices, we have a reputation for quality and for attracting some of the best talent in the market.

With the largest marine practice worldwide, no other international law firm can match our combination of size, global presence and expertise. We have unrivalled knowledge of the shipping sector and our depth of industry expertise enables us to support our clients at every level, from small bumps and scrapes to major and complex losses and disputes.

We act for clients throughout the marine industry including, P&I clubs and insurers, owners, builders, charterers, shipbuilders, salvors, financiers, port authorities and governments. Our marine insurance specialists advise the majority of P&I clubs, Lloyd’s syndicates, London and international marine insurers on the full spectrum of claims. We are also able to offer a full P&I and defence service, with representation of owners’ and charterers’ interests in collision, grounding, cargo defence, personal injury, charterparty, bill of lading, MOA and shipbuilding issues.

Our lawyers regularly advise on the key issues facing clients today, from piracy and sanctions, to the challenges presented by ultra large vessels and the opening of Arctic shipping lanes. We ensure we stay ahead of the curve in relation to trends and developments affecting the market through our involvement in market committees, interaction with regulators and internal focus groups.

Founded in 1986, Clyde Marine Training has grown to be the largest maritime training provider in the UK recruiting approximately 50% of the annual Trainee Officer intake for the British Merchant Navy today.

At Clyde Marine Training we currently have contracts with over 50 shipping companies to interview and select well motivated young people on their behalf and oversee their progress during their training. We have approximately 900 trainees within the system, undergoing training in colleges and universities around the UK.

Welcome to Sri Lanka's largest private Higher Education organization, situated in the picturesque suburbs of Malabe in close proximity to Sri Jayawardanapura, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka.

CINEC Maritime Campus is established on a firm foundation based on four internationally accredited Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Standard, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Standard, OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Standard and DNV Standard for certification of Maritime Academies No. 3.401; which ensure that our students are served with a sense of professionalism and care.

This is fully exemplified by our 14000 student base that annually follows a range of over 175 educational and training programmes.

Coventry University is the highest ranked Modern University and is amongst the highest ranked Business Schools in the UK.

The Coventry University London Campus (CULC) is home to a vibrant community of students from over 65 countries. We are one of the largest providers of business related degree courses in Europe, with strong foundations in educating future business leaders combined with an impressive track record of employer engagement.

We pride ourselves on offering the real business and professional experience, supporting our vision to offer employers career-ready, global enterprising graduates able to demonstrate and evidence individual talents and future career aspirations. We have established a wide employer network delivering mutually beneficial partnerships; a model we are keen to expand. Our inclusive approach ensures the ability to partner with businesses of all sizes within the private, public and voluntary sector both in London and beyond.

With 108,000+ seafarer members, Crewtoo is the largest online social network exclusively for mariners. The Crewtoo community pages provide seafarers with a way to share comments, opinions, photos, and more about the experience of working at sea today.

Crewtoo also provides maritime industry professionals with a unique platform to promote their crew-specific jobs, events, training courses and services directly to crew.

De Nora provides customers with safe, innovative & sustainable technologies globally. With over 50 years’ experience through brands such as BALPURE®, OMNIPURE™, Mariner OMNIPURE®, UAT™, Capital Controls®, TETRA® & ClorTec®, De Nora is a true leader in water treatment for municipal water & wastewater, energy & marine sectors.

The Type-Approved and patented De Nora BALPURE® ballast water treatment system is a reliable and flexible electrolytic disinfection treatment solution to meet the most stringent ballast water discharge requirements.

Using De Nora’s patented slip stream approach, BALPURE systems can be remotely mounted away from the ballast lines and split into sub assemblies to minimize other equipment relocation and additional engineering.

• Reliable and flexible solution for both retrofits and new builds
• Founded on De Nora electrochlorination expertise including De Nora’s proprietary slipstream design and self-cleaning electrodes
• Suitable and IMO Type Approved for all water conditions (seawater, brackish and fresh water)
• USCG Type Approval process underway

Headquartered in Singapore, we have been providing specialised engineering and design services for more than 30 FPSOs and FSOs for the past 7 years.

Specialised in Mooring, SURF, Naval Architecture, Marine Systems Design for FSOs, FPSOs, Semi-Subs and offshore installations, the mooring, architectural and SURF part of floating wind turbines and wind generation plants are also part of our expertise. We also provide offshore installations of such units and have worked with major and smaller oil companies as well as FPSO and vessel owners. Based on our expertise and experience, we provide mooring systems designs, power cable dynamics, subsea and geotechnical designs, as well as installation analysis and procedures.

For the installation portion of the projects, we are able to provide detailed analysis, simulation and procedures specific to the venue and equipment available which you would propose to use.

ECHA Microbiology has been solving microbiological problems in industry for almost 30 years. Founded by its current Chairman, Ted Hill (editor of the unique IMarEST book ‘Microbes in the Marine Industry’), ECHA has evolved from a start-up R&D based consultancy to the globally operating organisation that it is today.

Specialising in the detection and investigation of microbial growth in middle distillate fuels, ECHA offers a crucial service to the Marine Industry. Common industry issues such as tank corrosion and machinery malfunctions are often related to some form of microbial growth in fuel, and it is this microbial activity that ECHA can efficiently detect; predominantly through its range of fuel and water test kits.

Furthermore, ECHA is extremely well placed to advise on appropriate remedies for varying levels of contamination in fuel, and as part of its effort to serve the industry with solution options to the common problem of microbial contamination, ECHA is also an authorised distributor of a globally approved Biocide.

Product capabilities aside, ECHA also operates its own independent laboratory, where it conducts a number of sample assessments in addition to its continuous R&D efforts. This facility allows the company to offer the comprehensive analysis service that so many of its clients have utilised for many years, in addition to maintaining its presence at the forefront of new developments within the industry.

ECHA is proud to serve a wide range of ship owners, large vessel and offshore operators, and is dedicated to fuel quality maintenance within the Marine Sector.

Ecochlor holds a unique position in the shipping industry as the only company utilizing chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatment technology for ballast water because it is patented by Ecochlor. The ballast water treatment system (BWTS) uses a two-step process to treat ballast water – filtration followed by disinfection with the well-known biocide, chlorine dioxide.

The system’s effectiveness is not impaired by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, and vibration. The rugged, scalable, modular system offers flexibility in installation with design options for hazardous area installations. The automated system is crew-friendly, easy to operate and is highly energy efficient. Furthermore, the small size, low power, and low maintenance characteristics of the Ecochlor system make it ideally suited for installation on the world’s largest ships.

Ecochlor® BWTS has completed testing for USCG Type Approval and expects to submit an application in Q1 2017.

Euro Tech Maritime Academy, the state of art maritime academy in Kochi, Kerala, South India, provides world class campus facilities and top Professional faculty to students and trainees.

Today Marine Professionals need to be highly skilled and tech savvy as they are responsible for transporting commuters and freight safely around the world.

At Euro Tech Maritime Academy, we offer Practical training & personalized, education Programme for developing efficient mariners. The Academy has a pool of renowned, expert faculty members, Mariners and Chief engineers with extensive maritime experience as well as high academic qualifications.

Interaction of student and industries which promise a most fulfilling learning experience.

EuroMaTech is a premium quality training and consultancy provider, offering world class training solutions for clients across a wide variety of industries. Our training courses and seminars are delivered as both public events scheduled around the globe; as well as bespoke, in-house trainings specifically designed based on our clients’ needs.

All our courses reflect globally accepted best practices and are conducted by our International Senior Consultants who are leading experts in their respective fields. We create the perfect platform for clients to develop their skills, interact and build their potential, with a view to remain competitive and successful in today’s increasingly demanding business world.

Our public seminars are held in top class hotels around the world, offering the finest meeting facilities that are highly conducive to a learning environment. This not only provides a serene Venue for such high level training propaganda, it also imparts a knowledge and understanding to delegates of different international practices and cultures.

EuroMaTech is also capable of providing specially tailored in-house training courses to our clients. We can conduct all our courses on an in-house basis, saving our client’s time and money. Plus, every course or topic can be delivered as specially tailored in-house training courses to our clients, often without further cost.

At EuroMaTech, we constantly reinforce our commitment towards quality driven training courses. It is our association with some of the world’s leading certifying bodies that signifies this ongoing commitment to provide quality assured trainings that supports the professional development of all our clients. Please contact us at or for best training solutions from us.

GE Marine offers solutions dedicated to the merchant, offshore and naval industries, helping customers drive operational excellence, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Smarter engineering coupled with GE Marine’s latest technologies ensures the best solutions to suit the precise needs of each ship, powering, propelling and positioning a more efficient, safer and cleaner marine industry.

We’re applying our engineering know-how to transform how your vessels work. Designing, building, and deploying solutions that keep them running each and every day, at the lowest operating cost, in the most environmentally friendly way. Fitting them with the technologies and teams to anticipate and address any challenge. We’re GE Marine. And we’re here to power, propel, and position your business for success.

We see the whole ship. That’s because we supply so much of it. From gas turbines and diesel engines to rotating machines, variable speed drives, and drilling systems to automation and control systems. And all the electrical equipment in between. But it’s when we bring our capabilities together into integrated, engineered solutions that you’ll see the full benefit and competitive edge of GE Marine.

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLAs) comprise: Trinity House; Northern Lighthouse Board; Irish Lights.

The Research and Radionavigation Directorate (R&RNAV) undertakes research and development of physical and radio marine aids to navigation (AtoNs), support systems and their integration to support the GLAs' mission "to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective Aids to Navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners".

Green’s is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke waste heat recovery systems that often include our patented fuel economisers, which we first manufactured in 1845. We combine innovation and engineering expertise to help companies around the world reduce emissions, improve efficiency and save money. Today, from manufacturing, design and support sites in Wakefield in the UK, we are recognised for our superlative products and collaborative approach. From the largest cruise ships and tankers to individual superyachts we provide tailored solutions to meet operators’ waste heat recovery system requirements. We also offer comprehensive maintenance services for virtually all makes of boilers. From proactive inspections and surveys to reactive repairs and spares supply, we have a reputation for providing fast and reliable aftermarket support services so that our customers’ systems keep working as efficiently as possible for their entire lifetime.

Gulf Craft, the world’s innovative builder of luxury yachts and leisure boats, has served the aspirations of passionate seafarers for more than three decades. The award-winning manufacturer is one of the world’s leading superyacht shipyards, a merit it has achieved through continuous investment in research and development.

Founded in the Emirates in 1982, Gulf Craft continues to redefine the on-water living experience with its wide variety of premium craft, ranging from 27 feet to 155 feet in length. Deploying advanced technology, powerful engineering, and timeless design, Gulf Craft builds each creation to meet the diverse requirements of its discerning clientele, transforming travel by sea into a journey worth indulging in.

With an expanding portfolio that includes the enchanting Majesty Yachts, the oceangoing Nomad Yachts, Silvercraft fishing boats and family cruisers, and Oryx sport yachts and cruisers, Gulf Craft has built an enduring legacy.

Take a virtual tour of our innovations at www.gulfcraftinc.com or contact us at

The Harris Pye Group, which was established more than 30 years ago, has built an enviable reputation as one of the world’s leading specialists in repair of marine and industrial boilers, including all associated steam systems.

In recent years Harris Pye has undergone substantial growth into activities that are complementary to their core business. This has been achieved by a combination of internal expansions and acquisition of existing reputable companies. Their expertise now extends into automation, control engineering and ship repair, manufacture of food grade stainless steel galley equipment and outfitting of ships, particularly in the cruise sector.

Having established themselves as leaders in their particular field of expertise, the Harris Pye Group has, over the last 10 years, further developed its service to the offshore oil industry with specific reference to both in situ repair, upgrade and conversion of rigs, semisubmersibles, trading tankers, FSU, FSO, and FPSO and FSRU units. A substantial number of conversions have been completed to the highest possible standards.

Hyde Marine, Inc. is a world leader in ballast water treatment systems designed to control the spread of non-indigenous aquatic organisms. Owners and operators committed to operating their vessels in a responsible, sustainable, and economical way rely on the Hyde GUARDIAN GoldTM Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) to provide an IMO type approved solution to maximize their ship's environmental compliance. The Hyde GUARDIAN Gold system is suitable for a broad range of treatment requirements based on our many years of experience and can be retrofitted in-situ to existing vessels with no downtime. Hyde Marine is a pioneer in early ballast water research and continues its position as a technology leader and an integral part of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies.

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market.

We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care.

Innospec knowledge of the marine fuels industry is unrivalled, we has a long history in heavy fuel oils. We understand the industry is changing, the complexities of handling heavy fuel oil and marine diesel/gasoil at sea. Whether you are staying with HFO, or changing to marine diesel fuels - We have the answer.

We are the world’s largest supplier of marine fuel oil additives. Whatever the fuel quality, our portfolio of additives is guaranteed to optimize engine reliability, boost performance, improve fuel economy and reduce maintenance requirements.

All Innospec fuel additives are fully tested in marine conditions and offer an unrivalled array of benefits, helping you enhance fleet performance.

Intech Marine was formed and developed to support the Ballast Water Management that has been sanctioned by IMO and will be enforcing on 8th September 2017.

The sole objective in forming the company is to provide specialize support to the ports and ship owners in Ballast Water Management area, hence contributing to a better ocean environment with a balance ecosystem.

The core team members that have come together are from various sectors: Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Finance Consultancy, and Equipment Maker, which all share the same passion, vision and goal in mind: It’s time to come together and contribute effort to make a difference to the ocean ecosystem and not just business only.

The key personnel that helms the company are: (1) Managing Director (MD): An ex- Mariner Captain with vast experience in trade certification, ISM certification, manning of vessels and training of ship’s officers and crews. (2) Director, Business Development and Project: A Class 1 Marine Engineer Officer with almost 20 years of foreign sea going Engineer, Technical Superintendent and Technical Manager experiences; lead and manage various scales of steel and piping retro-fittings and repair projects, and module new construction projects.

The company has also been appointed by the Ballast Water Management Plant Maker as regional exclusive distributor, and backed by the Maker for any technical support required.

The company has plans to thrive as regional and globally Ballast Water Management System distributor and service provider.

INTECSEA is one of the world’s leading subsea engineering and field development companies, specializing in floating systems, offshore pipelines, marine riser systems, subsea systems and Arctic development.

From concept to decommissioning, our customers rely on us for world-class design, engineered reliability through technical integrity and a solutions-driven approach for full lifecycle asset management. INTECSEA’s approach is to combine a comprehensive range of specialist skills and engineering disciplines in truly integrated teams to provide system solutions to projects of all sizes – from a simple tie-back or pipeline to world-scale deepwater developments in the toughest environments – anywhere in the world.

INTECSEA is a global company within the Worley Parsons Group. Together we are able to offer customers a fully integrated engineering and project delivery service from "Subsea Well to Market" for their most challenging offshore developments.

Intertek ShipCare is the shipping community’s gateway to Intertek’s global network of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry-leading technical expertise.

For more than 130 years, companies around the world have depended on Intertek to ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems. Intertek ShipCare is the shipping community’s gateway to Intertek’s global network of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry-leading technical expertise. Intertek’s expertise and resources can help avoid and minimise delays, repairs, losses and other risks to your shipping business and operations.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains.

From our head office in Southampton, in the heart of the UK shipping industry, iTs Marine continues to deliver successful recruitment assignment for ship-owners and ship managers across the globe. Whether you are looking for your next seagoing or shore-based shipping job, or looking to recruit marine professionals – please contact us and speak to one of our dedicated consultants.

ITS Marine understands the necessity to work closely and in partnership with clients and candidates – learning the true motivations of both parties – in order to make successful, long lasting candidate placements.

Our key areas of expertise and specialisms are across Marine Offshore Renewables and Oil & Gas, Cruise, Yachts, and Research – catering for both shore-based management and senior marine personnel.

Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), headquartered in Singapore, is a global leader in offshore rig design, construction and repair, ship repair and conversion, and specialised shipbuilding. Its Near Market, Near Customer strategy is bolstered by a global network of 20 yards in the Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Caspian Sea, Middle East and the North Sea regions. Integrating the experience and expertise of its yards worldwide, Keppel O&M aims to be the provider of choice and partner for solutions for the offshore and marine industry.

For over 85 years our experts have developed speciality lubricants whether for extreme demands, sophisticated materials, or optimum performance. We’re more than just a manufacturer of speciality lubricants; we are dedicated to helping our customers become more efficient, more effective, and ultimately more competitive in today’s global markets.

In the Marine industry our Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (inc US VGP approvals) for ships, offshore rigs and other marine applications such as wind and tidal turbines offer high-level protection with low environmental impact and have been designed to withstand the harshest conditions: arctic cold, tropical storms and seawater to significantly extend maintenance intervals and the service life of components.

For the extended lifetime of your machines and equipment, increased efficiency of your processes, and optimum performance of your applications – Klüber Lubrication is your global specialist.

Research centre for marine hydrodymics located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The main tasks are testing and numerical analisys of ship powering, ship manoevering, seakeeping of ships, offshore structures and other floating structures.

The Laboratory is equipped with Towing Tank, Manoevering Ocean basin, Cavitation Tunnel, Mechanical and Propeller Model Workshop, Ship Model Workshop and Instrumentation Division.

Libero Services is a Maritime Oriented Technical & Management Systems Certification Body that cooperates with a standard team of maritime experts to provide consultancy and certification services.

Founded on 1980, in Piraeus, Libero Services offers quality services to Maritime Companies, Seafarers, Ports & Administrations and shore based industry.

LS organisational structure includes the following departments:

- Marine services

- Certification & Industrial Services

- Training services

- International Projects & High Level Consultancy

- Ship Registration

LS has an extensive network of experts and surveyors contracted ad hoc to facilitate client’s needs under our coordination and guidance.

Lloyd’s Register is an independent risk management organisation that works to improve its clients’ quality, safety, environmental and business performance throughout the world. Our expertise and activities cover shipping, railways, other land-based industries, and oil and gas. We operate in over 100 countries and employ 5,500 people.

Marine People is a specialist partnership based recruitment business. We place high quality permanent UK and International candidates in to strategic maritime positions worldwide. Partnering with our clients and candidates is very important to us. Finding the best talent and best opportunities for our partners is what we do best. Having extensive experience within the international maritime recruitment market, we specialise in complete lifecycle recruitment across the ship build, ship repair, ship conversion, ship maintenance, vessel design, ship management, maritime consultancy, technical and commercial shipping markets, for both technical and professional services roles internationally.

We understand that our value comes from sourcing hard to find talent, finding and advising on the best career opportunities, and by providing strategic value add to our clients and candidates. We work with clients in all aspects of workforce development, specialising in recruitment, retention and staff development. We also work with clients on specific recruitment projects including diversity, executive recruitment, job design, market analysis, salary benchmarking and employer value proposition. We provide expert help to our candidates including CV writing, interview preparation and career advice.

Matchtech, the UK's number 1 engineering recruitment specialist, has 30 years' experience in engineering recruitment. Specialising in the aerospace, automotive, energy, infrastructure and maritime sectors.

Our Maritime division specialises in the supply of contract and permanent staff for the UK and overseas markets. We provide recruitment expertise at all stages of the project lifecycle from conception, through to design, delivery and support. Our dedicated teams of professionals are on hand to offer industry tailored advice and guidance.

The Shipping team at Matchtech focus on placing Engineers and Officers ashore in technical/nautical positions from Assistant Superintendent through to General/Fleet Director level roles. Working with owner, operators and ship management companies, we cover all vessel types from luxury yachts to VLCCs.

The Merchant Navy Training Board is the shipping industry’s central body for promoting and developing sector specific education, training and skills.

At the forefront of educational developments and UK wide careers promotion, the MNTB provides education and training frameworks that will develop high quality British seafarers who are respected worldwide for their professionalism and skills.

Metalock Engineering UK Limited is an established mechanical equipment repair company with proven expertise in quality repairs, maintenance, bespoke modifications and equipment upgrades around the world.

From routine maintenance to in situ emergency repairs in the remotest locations, you can call on our support anytime – with the added reassurance of backing by the global Metalock Group and MIDROC.

Since 1947, we’ve been an acknowledged leader in specialist mechanical repair, ranging from on-site machining and metal stitching repairs, to welding and alignment, metal spraying and electromechanical work. Because we offer all these services in one place, you enjoy peace of mind and a cost-effective one-stop repair and maintenance service.

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) undertakes integrated ocean research and technology development from the coast to the deep ocean. It provides long-term marine science capability including: major facilities; sustained ocean observing, mapping and survey; data management, and scientific advice. Marine science national capability is provided to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) by NOC working in conjunction with our Delivery Partners.

Nekton’s mission is to explore the deep ocean.

Nekton was created to increase scientific and public understanding of the deep ocean through scientific research, inspirational storytelling and education, and highlighting the urgent need for a coherent global policy for sustainably managing the ocean.

The work of the Nekton Oxford Deep Ocean Research Institute (Nekton) covers five main areas of operations (deep ocean research, storytelling, education, policy, capacity building & development) that are anchored around major Missions of exploration.

Nekton work in partnership with an alliance of world leading organisations across marine science, technology, ocean policy, business, communications and civil society. Alliance members, numbering forty for Mission I (Bermuda, 2016), are working together to combine resources to deploy Missions into the deep ocean, undertake scientific research, global communications of its research findings, educational content and the acceleration of global policy initiatives.

Nekton Deep Ocean Research Institute is a UK registered charity, based in Oxford, UK.

Inaugurated in 1963 as Ngee Ann College with only 116 students, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has grown from its humble beginnings to establish itself as one of Singapore's leading institutions of higher learning. Today, the polytechnic has a full-time enrolment of more than 16,000 students. There are 49 full-time courses and nine academic schools.

Ngee Ann also supports Continuing Education and Training (CET) through its CET Academy which offers a wide range of part-time programmes.

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry.

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we operate in over 10 countries, with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia and employ over 500 people. Throughout this time, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.

Our success is built on numerous strengths, including our expertise and global reach, employees, approach to sustainability and drive to innovate. Combined, these assets form a unique platform for our continued success and future growth in the commercial and defence maritime industry.

For 23 years Kittiwake has been designing and manufacturing condition monitoring and test equipment for lube oil, hydraulic oil and fuels. Providing vital wear analysis information using sophisticated yet simple to operate equipment. Many products are branded and many users have been unaware that Kittiwake are both manufacturer and technologist behind well-known and well used products.

Thousands of vessels have Kittiwake test kit on board and it is used every day by crew to gain vital information on engine and equipment health or to test fuel quality and compatibility. Evermore important since Jan 1st 2015.

In addition to the well-known Parker Kittiwake test and analysis equipment for fuels and lubes the group also incorporates Procal with their ground breaking P2000 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Sensor (CEMS) with over 3,500 installations as reference and used today in many marine scrubber systems, proving itself to be the most reliable option.

Parker Kittiwake equipment can be readily installed on-board or an application discussed with an experienced and highly qualified engineering team at any time. Equally the Parker Kittiwake research and development team are constantly working on solutions for the many problems that occur during vessel operation today.

Patsloke Marine Pte Ltd is a Singapore based company established towards the end of 2015. Providing offshore marine solutions and services including FPSO and Offshore MODU, Marine Warranty services. The company is backed up by Master Mariners, Chief Engineers , surveyors and Naval Architects, who have almost 200 years of varied and rich experience in a Marine and offshore industry. A one stop shop with personal attendance and services.

We also provide following services.

• Ship Management
• Ship Chartering
• Ship Sale & Purchase
• Trading

PetroKnowledge is a global learning services and professional development solutions provider, established to support organizations and their people in the global Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals & Energy industries.

We offer an extensive range of training seminars, courses and workshops for the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Energy Industries that include specialized training seminars in Offshore & Marine Technology, International Petroleum Business, LNG Process Operations, Refining & Petrochemicals, Geology, Seismology & Petrophysics, Drilling & Completion Technology, Mechanical & Process Engineering, Maintenance Management, Health & Safety, and Instrumentation & Process Control, as well as Functional and Management courses which include Leadership & Strategic Planning, Finance & Accounting, Project & Construction Management, Contracts & Procurement Management, and Human Resource Management.

Our training courses are conducted in the world’s most exciting cities – from Houston to London, Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai to Jakarta. Explore the selection of our training courses at www.petroknowledge.com or contact us at for assistance in choosing the best course to suit your specific needs.

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a globally recognised, independent academic institution which specialises in delivering pioneering research and relevant knowledge exchange to address the many complex challenges facing the marine environment and ultimately society.

With a strong track record in excellent marine science over four decades, PML is committed to addressing the challenges facing the ocean for the benefit of society. Listed 8th in the world of the top 30 Research Institutions in Oceanography (Thomson Reuters, 2011), its research is also amongst the most highly cited in scientific publications (Thomson Reuters, 2012).

Capabilities include data collection and analysis, field and laboratory experiments, environmental impact assessment, satellite observation, ecosystem modelling, method and tool development, socio-economic evaluation, programme co-ordination, policy advice, capacity building and science communication.

PML also has a commercial trading subsidiary, PML Applications Ltd, which delivers services, products and solutions related to the marine environment in key sectors, such as ballast water management and biofouling.

Representing 3000 staff, researchers and students, Plymouth University’s Marine Institute is the first and largest such institute in the UK. We provide the external portal to our extensive pool of world-leading experts and state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to understand the relationship between the way we live, the seas that surround us and the development of sustainable policy solutions. We are integrating our multidisciplinary expertise in marine and maritime research, education and innovation to train new scientists, engineers, policy-makers, artists, technicians and business managers of the future.

The Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia is the academy of a settled position in the Polish higher educational system and is one of the leading military universities in the world. It guarantees high standards of education. The Academy co-operates with technical and military Polish and European universities and enterprises and international organizations. The Polish Naval Academy educates the future officers of navy and civilian specialists, included students from different European countries and from Near East, on four faculties: the Faculty of Navigation and Naval Weapons, the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Command and Naval Operations, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The major part of the activity of the Polish Naval Academy is to conduct the research, especially connected with the sea. A lot of original solutions were invented in the following areas:

– maritime navigation and hydrography, and navigation-hydrographic support of maritime activities;
– navigation automation and integration;
– modern deep-sea and diving techniques;
– automation of shipboard command control systems;
– maritime operational art and tactics;
– undersea weapons;
– physical fields and echo ranging;
– electronic warfare and ship antimissile defence;
– exploitation of ship, weapons and shipboard systems;
– operation of marine power plant;
– energy efficiency, reduce emissions and protect the marine environment;
– diagnosis of marine propulsion systems;
– material engineering and shock resistance of ship structures;
– operational and tactical employment of maritime rescue forces and means.

The civilian-manned Royal Fleet Auxiliary delivers worldwide logistical and operational support for the wide range of tasks the Royal Navy undertakes including warfighting, counter-piracy, humanitarian and disaster relief, and counter-narcotics operations.

The RNEBS supports the Engineering Artificers and Technicians of the Royal Navy. The Society was set up for the promotion of intellectual and general welfare and the provision of Death or Invaliding Benefits for Members. Any member of the Engineering Branch serving in the Royal Navy is eligible to join the Society.

The Objectives of the Society are:

1. To provide Death or Invaliding Benefits for its Members.
2. To produce and disseminate technical journals and newsletters.
3. To provide prizes for engineering excellence, principally in training.
4. To provide a Society for all Naval Engineers.
5. To promote the intellectual and general welfare of its members consistent with the MOD (Navy) Regulations.

RUD Chains Ltd, part of the RUD Group, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains, producing top quality chain components and systems for over 140 years.

RUD are known in the industry as a worldwide manufacturer and supplier for a range of hoist chains used across the offshore industry. Their hoist chains are made from highly wear resistant round steel chains according to EN 818-7 for motor driven and manual hoists. RUD hoist chain can be supplied to suit a variety of project sizes from the smallest size – 3 x 9 mm up to the world’s largest – 32 x 90 mm.

Based in Singapore and formed in 2009, the Company obtained their Document of Compliance in early 2010. Currently operating three Fleets of tankers, bulk-carriers and Ice-class LR's, Sea Team has been steadily expanding at a controlled and sustainable manner since inception.

The Company's stated aim is to be recognized within the industry as a top quality provider of ship management services. Key to achievieving this goal are recruitment and retention of first class experience and dedicated personnel both ashore and afloat, operating in accordance with a comprehensive and concise safety management system, maintaining simple and robust IT systems that integrate accounting, procurement and planned maintenance system.

SENTIO…from the latin meaning to ‘hold an opinion’

We are an independent specialist practice providing you with a complete solution for failure investigation, technical consultancy and management of claims and related matters involving yachts over 20m in length and highly engineered race boats. SENTIO is solely dedicated to the yachting Industry.

Being a dynamic, client focused consultancy we provide unparalleled levels of confidentially. We represent our clients’ interests with vigour based on high calibre technical expertise, in-depth experience and robust opinion.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 85,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world.

Our core services can be divided into four categories:
• Inspection: our comprehensive range of world-leading inspection and verification services help you to control quantity and quality, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets
• Testing: our global network of testing facilities enable you to reduce risks, shorten time to market and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards
• Certification: we enable you to demonstrate that your products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations through certification
• Verification: we ensure that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations.

The Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) is the lead association of Singapore's receational boating industry, and represents it at ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations - the world body for the receational boating industry). Since its formation in 2011 it has engaged with public agencies to promote the industy and provide feedback on policies affecting boating. It is also working regionally to promote Southeast Asia as a single yachting destination.

The Southern Institute of Maritime Studies was established on 18th October 2000 to provide and set up training and re-training services that should protect and formulate socio-economic programs and give additional knowledge in Maritime requirement to the Filipino Seafarers, provide assistance, seminar, up grading and training services necessary for the promotion of the welfare of the members as per requirements of the Shipping industry both domestic and overseas.

In view of SIMS pursuit and seal for excellence in achieving the highest standards of maritime training and education, the institute has acquired its ISO 9001 accreditation certificate from the Det Norske Veritas last 26th day March 2001.

Maritime Training Council (MTC) has given its accreditation to SIMS to offer and conduct courses as per the requirements mandated and set by the STCW ‘78 as amended in 1995 last 23rd February 2001. SIMS also provides services to shipping and manning companies for their special courses or in-house training programmes.

The Southern Institute of Maritime Studies has the total dedication for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, the safeguarding and protection of the maritime environment and the eagerness to respond the needs of all shipping agencies and their trainees and painstakingly carried out its goal towards clientele’s satisfaction.

When Spinnaker started out in 1997, we launched the first ever recruitment agency specialising in shore-based shipping vacancies. We bridged a gap between clients and candidates; finding the best talent for our clients, in turn furthering the careers of our candidates. Since then, our business has grown to see success in 60 countries. We employ around 50 people trained extensively in both shipping and energy, making their knowledge and passion for recruitment second to none. Each day, we connect people in fascinating and vital global industries.

Since October 1, 1923 when founder Yasutaro Terasaki started making and selling knife switches and switchboards, we have striven to manufacture power distribution and control systems, breakers and electronic devices on a base of electric energy control technologies, and, in that process, supported the shipping, construction, manufacturing and other key industries of the world on the core businesses of “marine systems,” “industrial systems” and “circuit breakers.”

Turner Designs provides innovative optical-based solutions for environmental research and monitoring, water quality analysis, pollution control analysis, OEM and industrial applications.

Having a unique focus on fluorescence instrumentation for over 40 years and customers throughout the world, Turner Designs is a leader in optical instrumentation design, manufacture, and support. We are known for providing rugged, reliable, and stable submersible, field, handheld, laboratory, and online optical instrumentation varying in functionality, size and price.

In addition to holding several patents for product innovations, we continuously focus on quality and repeatedly receive high customer ratings. Our reputation for long-term reliability has driven multiple system providers to integrate our sensors for their customers. Our customers rate us over 9, on a scale of 1-10, when asked how likely they would be to recommend us.

TWCOG PTE LTD are expert witnesses in arbitration of the oil & gas industry, having provided advice and/or expert testimony in over 40 such cases. We provide both detailed commercial expertise and complex analytical support in high value commercial disputes. TWCOG PTE LTD also provide commercial negotiation of gas/LNG sales and purchase agreements, working closely with its clients to develop the project commercial framework, negotiate the key commercial agreements, run the economic / financial models, secure the project finance through to the final investment decision and beyond.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) produces nautical publications and services for the Royal Navy and merchant shipping, to protect lives at sea.

We are responsible for:

- operational support to the Royal Navy and other defence customers by providing hydrographic services

- servicing wider government by supporting the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) obligations to the Safety of Life at Sea Treaty through ensuring marine data of the UK coastal waters is kept up to date

- developing profitable business streams through the supply of nautical products and services

- advising the government, the MCA and the public, as well as representing the government worldwide for expert advice on hydrography

VPS, the Leader in Fuel Testing & Inspection

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) delivers testing, inspection and advisory solutions that help our customers achieve measurable improvements to fuel management, fuel cost, operational efficiency and compliance with marine fuel regulatory requirements.

In close collaboration with the industry, we introduced the first commercial bunker fuel testing and bunker quantity surveys for ships in 1981 and 1987, respectively. Today, customers remain at the heart of our business as we continue to expand our business.

VPS combines unmatched expertise with proven technology and services to provide:

• Expert advice for regulatory compliance and optimal operational performance
• 24/7 worldwide technical troubleshooting support
• Expert assistance with bunker disputes and claims
• Comprehensive marine fuel training programmes
• Extensive data via our analytical tools

We operate a global network of customer service offices supported round-the-clock by technical experts and four specialised and wholly-owned fuel testing laboratories strategically located in Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston and Fujairah. Our bunker quantity surveys are available at more than 200 key bunkering ports worldwide.

We are committed to providing professional services of the highest standard and integrity.

Videotel™, a KVH company, provides an extensive range of maritime training materials and management software for all commercial maritime sectors, ports and terminals, offshore and more.

Videotel is the leading international multi-media producer of high-quality e-Learning maritime safety training materials and software, serving today over 12,000 vessels and maritime training centres. A member of NASDAQ listed KVH Industries Inc. we have over 950 video programmes, 3D animation and the largest portfolio of maritime CBT materials in the world.

Videotel began making training products for the marine industry in 1973, at a time when major shipping companies needed to improve their on board training and IMCO – the forerunner of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) – wanted to see high quality training materials supplied to maritime colleges, especially those in fast-developing countries. Forty years later, there is a wealth of experience and expertise in delivering the very best training and adapt to constantly changing needs. The Videotel team is made up of a host of long-serving industry experts and talented professionals. Videotel’s president, William O’Neill, has a wealth of experience and multiple credentials, including being the former Secretary General of the IMO.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers.

In 2015, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 5.0 billion with approximately 18,900 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Wärtsilä Marine Solutions enhances the business of its marine and oil & gas industry customers by providing innovative products and integrated solutions that are safe, environmentally sustainable, efficient, flexible, and economically sound.

Our solutions are developed based on our customers' needs and include products, systems and services. Being a technology leader, and through the experience, know-how and dedication of our personnel, we are able to customise optimised solutions for the benefit of our clients around the world.

PACT is a multinational water treatment company, with Marine/Offshore as well as On-Land Water Treatment divisions, spanning Seawater desalination, Offshore and Maritime water treatment, municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater and potable water treatment aspects, with the majority of clients coming from Fortune 500 enterprises

Leveraging on PACT’s vast water treatment, automation and mechanical expertise and experience, PACT MARINE™ BWMS was developed in-house, utilizing a 40μm self-cleaning filter combined with medium pressure ultraviolet (MPUV) disinfection technology, with simple structure, superior performance, with design allowance to meet more stringent future discharge standards, offering a complete range (200-4000m3/hr) of ballast water management solutions to clients.