The port far predates the Commissioners. Padstow grew up within a creek on the Western bank of the River Camel, the head of the creek being near to where the Parish church now stands.

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is an autonomous legal entity of the Republic of Panama in charge of the operation, administration, management, preservation, maintenance, and modernization of the Panama Canal. Its activities and related services ensure that the Canal may operate in a safe, continuous and efficient manner.

PAS (Mauritius) Ltd is a registered, reliable and effective shipping agent in Mauritius, operating within the Port-Louis harbor. As a responsible shipping company in Mauritius they take their business serious and wear their hearts on their sleeves. Their team has tailored the company's services to ensure that customers experience a one of a kind experience working with port and shipping agents in Mauritius.

PC Maritime Ltd is a leading UK developer and supplier of ECDIS, maritime training simulators and electronic charts to marine markets world-wide. Founded in 1987, the company has a record of firsts in software development and marketing. Their business is to provide cost-effective navigation and training solutions which improve the safety of life at sea.

PD Ports is one of the UK’s biggest and most progressive port groups with a reputation for excellence gained from decades of experience and a highly skilled workforce. Headquartered in the Tees Valley, PD Ports operates from 12 key ports and logistics centres across the country to keep vital supply chains moving.

Pegasus Marine Port Services Import Export Ltd. is a company formed by qualified professionals with experience in the port area and foreign trade. They seek the fast and efficient service of the needs requested by their clients being shipowners, charters, marine agencies and cargo superintendents. The focus of work is directed to the needs of the vessel and crew.

At Pelagic Systems, they build high quality marine electronic systems for vessel data communication and powerful marine computers. Their long range data communication systems and marine computers are built for large motor & sailing yachts, super yachts and commercial vessels.

Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth operates in the 30m-100m superyacht custom build and refit market, meeting the specific needs of each of each client and delivering a world-class service.

The Periplus Group is a consultancy organization providing specialized personnel and knowledge in the field of hydrography and related disciplines such as geology, geophysics, marine archeology, GIS, data processing, data management and engineering.

Peter Madsen Marine Contractors, a trading name of Peter Madsen Rederi A/S, is a Danish, privately owned company, which specializes in marine construction works and support.

Pioner was founded in 1959, and has since become the best-selling boat brand in Norway. With stable designs and high build quality, their boats are the natural choice for both private individuals and professionals on the water.

Pirate Boats is into ship building and provides Maritime services and is based out of United Kingdom.

Plug AS is a major shore power and maritime charging company in Europe, specialising in the design, construction, and operation of shore power installations. Plug has built Europe's largest shore power facility in Bergen, Norway, and is planning to build shore power in several ports nationally and internationally.

At PM Shipping & Brokerage GmbH – short PM Shipping, their registered trademark –worldwide transports of boats and yachts are organized by passionate boaters in the “one stop shop” system made for boaters and the whole maritime industry.

Polar Maritime India. was incorporated in 2009 as a partnership company for providing quality marine service with educated, technically qualified, experienced trained staff. They provide reconditioned spares vessel specific around the world.

At Pole Star, they develop pioneering maritime intelligence technologies to protect their customers’ vessels, people, reputation, and financial investments. Since 1998, they have pushed the limits of innovation, working with governments and businesses across the supply chain to mitigate the growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, lives within the maritime infrastructure and beyond.

Pontoon Provider are a dynamic, privately owned, floating modular platform supplier and marine specialist. As a 3rd generation on-water service provider, their ambition is to offer high quality, cost-effective, on-water solutions for any size project. From a simple platform to a structurally amazing design, Pontoon Provider are the UK’s on-water point-of-call.

Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney. They've got 1.25 million tons of cargo, 400,000 passengers and over 5,000 commercial shipping movements within the harbour every year. As well as operating the commercial port of Poole, they provide facilities for different ships in the Harbour from cross channel ferries and oil tankers to fishing and leisure boats.

Port Louis Shipping Agency Ltd (PLSA) is a private limited company incorporated in Mauritius; duly licensed to operate as Port Agent and Ship Chandler.

The Port of Aarhus is the country’s largest commercial port, and they are the port of all of Denmark by virtue of their large market shares. They are significantly largest in the container area with a market share of approx. 65 per cent, and they are also the largest public bulk port.

Port of Amsterdam manages, operates and develops the port. The main aim is stimulating economic activity and employment in the entire Amsterdam port region. Port of Amsterdam ensures a safe, swift and environmentally responsible management of shipping traffic within its working area. The exploitation is aimed at port sites (rental and leasing), quays and water. In the entire Amsterdam port region a yearly amount of over 94 million tons of goods.

Port of Antwerp is a centuries-old gateway to Europe and one of the biggest ports in the world. As the Antwerp Port Authority they play a key role in the port's day-to-day operations, to make it function and grow. They manage and maintain the docks, the bridges, the locks, the quay walls and the land. They're also responsible for safe shipping traffic there.

Ideally positioned on the Atlantic coast, the port of Bordeaux handles a wide variety of flows of goods and passengers: heavy goods, containers, energy bulk, agri-food bulk, cruise passengers, etc.

The Port of Cork is the key seaport in the south of Ireland and is one of only two Irish ports which service the requirements of all six shipping modes i.e. Lift-on Lift-off, Roll-on Roll-off, Liquid Bulk, Dry Bulk, Break Bulk and Cruise.

The busiest international roll-on roll-off ferry port in the UK, the Port handles £144bn of trade in goods and 33% of the UK’s trade with the EU, supporting businesses across the nation. Dover is also the UK’s second busiest cruise port, welcoming over 25 cruise lines and 200,000 guests each year and has a marina and property business primed to benefit from a new waterfront.

The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe.

FOUR PORTS, ONE PORT AUTHORITY Genoa, Pra’, Savona and Vado Ligure, the ports of the Western Ligurian Sea - grouped together under the banner Ports of Genoa - rank as Italy’s pre-eminent port range in terms of total throughput, product diversity and economic output.

The PORT OF KIEL is one of the most versatile ports in the Baltic region. Its geographic location, permanent depth for seagoing vessels and the direct link to the national rail and road network make the port very attractive for cargo and passenger traffic alike. State-of-the-art terminal facilities and a high service quality enable an individual approach.

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is a self-financing statutory authority. Their responsibilities include keeping the Tidal Thames open for users and overseeing navigation. Their operations underpin the UK's biggest port, busiest inland waterway, a major route for commuting and tourism, plus the country's largest centre for rowing.

Mukran Port offers everything a modern multifunctional port needs on a total area of almost 430 hectares with ferry, rail, multipurpose and offshore terminals as well as extensive production and storage areas.