Maritime/Shipping Industry Trade Associations
The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association is a trade and employment organization for Norwegian controlled companies within the shipping and offshore industry. The primary fields are national and international industry policies, employer issues, competence and recruitment, environmental issues and innovation in addition to safety at sea.
Ocean Hyway Cluster is Norway's network for hydrogen-based solutions for the maritime sector. They work closely with the industry to exploit the commercial opportunities of new hydrogen technology solutions to make Norway a global leading maritime hydrogen player.
OPRI is a think tank that conducts ocean policy research, makes policy recommendations, and disseminates information in order to comprehensively and systematically address the ocean challenges facing Japan and the world. As part of this work, OPRI conducts research on the sharing of ocean observation platforms and the spread of satellite communications to enhance marine security and maritime domain awareness.
OceanMind is a UK-based non-profit organisation that powers marine enforcement and compliance to protect the ocean's ability to provide for human wellbeing. The work helps preserve marine biodiversity providing nature-based solutions to climate change, protecting livelihoods, and preventing slavery in the seafood industry.
Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies having an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals, and gas, and includes companies engaged in offshore marine operations supporting oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Its vision is a global marine industry that causes no harm to people or the environment.
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an International Inter-governmental Organisation dedicated to regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean. The vision of the organisation for 2020-2024 is "A better quality of life for the people of the OECS" and the mission statement is "To drive and support sustainable development through regional integration. collective action and development cooperation".
Ofgem is Britain’s independent energy regulator. Their role is to protect consumers now and in the future by working to deliver a greener, fairer energy system. They are a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority.
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative is a CEO-led initiative that aims to accelerate the industry response to climate change. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its aims. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its goals. As leaders in the industry, accounting for over 30% of global operated oil and gas, they aim to leverage their collective strength to achieve net zero emissions emissions.
One Sea has successfully supported the implementation of autonomous ship technology since 2016. The objective of One Sea is to enable the transition from traditional technologies and operations to more automated and optimised solutions in maritime transport.
ORCA believes that the only way to protect whales and dolphins is to identify areas where they’re vulnerable and study their habitats. That way, they can protect these places by changing the way we use them. That includes shipping, fishing, noise pollution, marine litter and more. Best of all, this information can be shared and used across the globe. Providing a local solution to a global problem.
P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 is a new initiative, commenced in 2018, with the ambition of becoming the world’s leading forum for developing concrete public-private partnerships at scale to deliver on the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Petroleum and Energy Trading Services Co. (PETSE) started its operation in the year 2007 at Al Khobar in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Since its formation, the company has grown steadily and focuses in providing solutions across various market segments including Oil & Gas and Information and Communication Technology industries.
The Port Authority of Las Palmas is a public body which is accountable to Puertos del Estado (Ministry of Development), which manages five ports of general interest in the province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands: Puerto de La Luz and Puerto de Las Palmas, Arinaga and Salinetas (Gran Canaria); Puerto de Arrecife (Lanzarote) and Puerto de Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura).
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) provides e-commerce solutions that facilitate the passage of goods through the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandía, adding a clearly perceptible value for customers and port users. The Port Authority of Valencia has a series of tools intended to increase the competitiveness of port community companies.
The Port of Cromarty Firth’s main concern is for the safety and security of the people and vessels that visit the Firth. The Port’s objective is to sustainably develop, improve and safeguard Cromarty Firth for the benefit of all its diverse stakeholder groups, by utilising the natural deep sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth and first-class modern facilities.
Port of Tyne is one of UK’s most innovative and efficient deep-sea ports handling cargoes across five continents. The diversity of cargoes they can handle ranges from cars to containers and bulk goods to renewable energy and offshore. They offer a unique end-to-end solution that truly is a one-stop shop ensuring the goods move safely, securely and efficiently wherever they need to be.
Reef Renewal Foundation International recognises that for small restoration projects in their infancy, the marketing, fundraising and engagement programs can seem difficult to juggle when the fieldwork is the most important part. RRFI has built an integrative training approach that can be tailored to each location and project, to provide the support exactly where it is needed.
Reef Restoration Foundation is a social enterprise that is establishing a series of ocean-based coral nurseries using a proven method, which is a part of the solution for a healthy Great Barrier Reef.
Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE) is the operator of the French Electricity Transmission Network, the largest in Europe, as well as the EcoWatt system, the electricity weather forecast for responsible consumption. Electricity circulates 24 hours a day on their high and very high voltage lines, which stimulates the economy of the regions and guarantees everyone a reliable and environmentally friendly power supply.
State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom or ROSATOM is one the global technological pioneers. It is a multi-industry holding comprising assets in power engineering, machine engineering, and construction, among others.
Rotortug is a strong and robust expert in the maritime sector, strongly innovating the world of towing and shiphandling.. The Rotortug can be built at any yard with the preferred equipment, all selected by you. The Rotortug team will bring in the expertise of operating Rotortugs for over almost 25 years and will provide extensive training for the crew.
The primary objective of the SAFE Association is to stimulate research and development in the fields of safety and survival, and to disseminate pertinent information to concerned individuals in government and industry. In addition, the objective is to establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between the SAFE Association and the scientific communities related to safety and survival.
The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global framework for aligning chartering activities with responsible environmental behaviour to promote international shipping's decarbonisation.
Seabird Technologies is a pioneering marine technology startup creating all electric foiling race boats for the E1 World championship alongside innovative sustainable solutions to accelerate the decarbonisation of the wider maritime sector.
Seaboard Marine is a world-class ocean carrier with shipping services between North America, the Caribbean Basin, Central and South America. With a fleet of nearly 30 vessels and over 60,000 dry, refrigerated, specialized containers and related equipment, Seaboard Marine provides cargo shipping services between 30 countries in the Western Hemisphere.
The Seafarers Hospital Society is a maritime charity dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and advice needs of seafarers of any nationality based in the United Kingdom.
Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) is a multi-disciplinary university that encompasses such areas as engineering, management, economics, law, liberal arts, and science, with special emphasis on shipping, logistics and ocean. Chinese maritime education originated at Shanghai and grew out of the Shipping Section of Shanghai Industrial College founded in 1909 (towards the end of the Qing Dynasty).
Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association is a renowned logistics, transport and trade expo events organiser. The organisation also hosts the globally known China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF) for logistics service, SCM, E-commerce, port and shipping, transport, IT solutions, mobility, air cargo, material handling and beyond.
The Shipowners Association of Nigeria, comprises of ship-owning companies with proven track records of activities in the industry recognized by Upstream and Downstream Sectors of the Shipping industry.
Shipping Lab is a community Do Tank with the aim to "maritimize" the Youth and learn to see the sea !
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