Maritime Companies Directory
Abascon Ltda
General Ship Supplier and Oceanografic Service for the maritime industry
ABS Americas
Ship Classification Society
Armada de Chile
Armada de Chile, also known as the Chilean Navy, is not a company but the maritime arm of the Chilean Armed Forces. It is tasked with national defense, safeguarding the country's sovereignty over its maritime interests, and providing assistance during natural disasters and other emergencies. Established on June 20
ASENAV
ASENAV (Astilleros y Servicios Navales S.A.) is a well-established shipbuilding and repair company based in Valdivia, Chile. Known for its expertise in ship design, construction, maintenance, and repair, ASENAV serves a diverse range of industries, including maritime transportation, fishing, and the naval sectors.
Asesorias Marítimas Ferrand
Asesorias Marítimas Ferrand, often referred to as ASFERRAND, is a company headquartered in Chile that specializes in maritime consulting and associated services. Founded in 1987 by Normann Ferrand Ruiz-Tagle, the company has established itself as a significant player in the maritime industry. ASFERRAND serves a wide
Asesorías Marítimas Ferrand
Asesorías Marítimas Ferrand is a company that operates in the maritime sector, although specific details about the company are not widely available in public databases. Based on the name, "Asesorías Marítimas" translates to "Maritime Advisories" in English, suggesting that the company likely
ASMAR
ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) is a shipbuilding and ship repair company based in Chile, known for servicing both naval and commercial vessels. Established in 1895, ASMAR is a state-owned enterprise and operates under the jurisdiction of the Chilean Navy. The company's headquarters are located in
ASMAR - Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada
ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) is a Chilean state-owned shipbuilding and ship repair company that primarily serves the needs of the Chilean Navy. Established in 1895, ASMAR has grown to become a significant player in the maritime sector, both regionally and globally. The acronym ASMAR stands for
ASMAR - SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR COMPANY
ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) is a prominent Chilean company that specializes in shipbuilding and ship repair. The full name translates to "Shipyards and Arsenals of the Navy," indicating its origin and close ties with the Chilean Navy. Founded to support naval operations, ASMAR has grown to
ASMAR VALPARAISO
ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) Valparaíso is a prominent shipbuilding and ship repair company based in Valparaíso, Chile. It is part of ASMAR, a state-owned corporation that operates within the defense sector under the jurisdiction of the Chilean Navy. The company has a rich history and is significant
Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada
Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada (ASMAR) is a prominent state-owned shipbuilding and ship repair company based in Chile. Established in 1895, the company has an extensive history of serving the Chilean Navy and other maritime entities. ASMAR operates several shipyards located in key strategic coastal cities
Bravo Zulu Trading y Cía. Ltda.
Consulting
Calbuco Ingenieros Ltda.
Port Engineering and Construction
CRISTIAN JAUNARENA GALVAN
NAVAL CONSULTANTS
Department of Oceanography
Higher Education and Research
DETROIT CHILE S.A.
shipyard
DIRECTEMAR
Maritime Administration
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Maritime News

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The world's largest shipbuilder based on orders is targeting 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual revenue by 2035 from building warships for the U.S. Navy, said Woo-maan Jeong, head of planning and management for HD Hyundai's 329180.KS naval and special ship unit, in an interview at its Ulsan headquarters."It seems to be clear that we need to build a manufacturing base in the U.S.

Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months. Cadeler will deploy one of its O-class wind turbine installation vessels and will operate from the Port of Gdańsk in Poland.

NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has purchased carbon dioxide removal credits that will be enabled by 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.This marks NYK’s second purchase of credits from 1PointFive intended to address NYK’s residual operational emissions.According to NYK, the international shipping industry emits roughly one billion tons of CO2 annually, and if about 10% remains as residual emissions after operational emission reductions, then the industry would need to remove 100 million tons via carbon dioxide removal each year to address those residual emissions.

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is ill-equipped to provide logistical support for the military in time of war and Washington's dependence on foreign ships and ports is excessive, the people said.

Overfishing Deal Reached After 20 Years of Negotiation
A landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said - a move activists hailed as a step towards helping global fish stocks recover.It was the first agreement to take effect at the WTO since 2017 after years of stalled debates and infighting on top of, more recently, a surge in U.S. tariffs that left some critics asking whether the Geneva-based body had a future.The formal ratification by Brazil, Kenya, Tonga and Vietnam on Monday meant the deal, first agreed in 2022, now had the required support of two thirds of members, a WTO spokesperson said.