The following links were developed by Technical Services committee to provide quidance in technical research.
A Master's Guide to Container Securing
Best practices to insure safety at sea, prevent accidents, casualties and pollution. |
Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
Education and training provided by a network of qualified marine safety instructors. |
Cargo Handbook
Information on transportation of cargo complied by BMT Surveys |
Cargo Ships Operations and Safety Matters
The fundamental aspects of shipboard operations that can provide a safe working environment for all onboard and terminal ashore. |
Container Handbook
Cargo Loss Prevention Information from German marine insurers |
Crane Network
Reference for a variety of crane available today |
Equasis Ship Database
Safety-related information on the world's merchant fleet from both public and private sources. |
Existing Approved Warehouses
Information on 700 LME-approved warehouses and storage facilities in about 40 locations across the USA, Europe and Asia. |
Incoterms 2020 Rules
The Incoterms® rules provide specific guidance to individuals participating in the import and export of global trade on a daily basis. |
Institute of International Container Lessors
A list of inspection and repair guides, and updates, for intermodal containers; Basic information on "Introduction to Containerization" slide presentation |
International Safe Transit Association
Package Testing (shock, vibration, drop, compression, etc.) Procedures along with a technical library. |
ISO’s Public Protection Classification (PPC™) Program
Reliable, up-to-date information about community’s fire-protection services. |
Loss Prevention Briefings for people and cargo
Information on crew safety, safety measures for various cargo, ship security and sanctions |
Loss Prevention Bulletins
Loss Prevention bulletins provided by UK P&I Club |
Marine Chemist Service
Provides important technical information ranging from safety to environmental topics |
Maritime Safety Information
Global maritime geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives including safety of navigation, international obligations, intelligence activities and joint military operations. |
Military Specifications: Crates, Wood, Lumber and Plywood; Sheathed, Nailed and Bolted
Military Specifications: Crates, Wood, Lumber and Plywood; Sheathed, Nailed and Bolted |
National Cargo Bureau
Render assistance to the United States Coast Guard in discharging its responsibilities under the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea |
National Hurricane Center
Track and predict weather systems within the tropics between the Prime Meridian and the 140th meridian west poleward to the 30th parallel north in the northeast Pacific ocean and the 31st parallel north in the northern Atlantic ocean. |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce. |
National Transportation Safety Board
The NTSB is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the U.S. and significant accidents in other modes of transportation-railroad, highway, marine and pipeline. |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC)
Detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with a certain Federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs. |
OSHA Assistance for Maritime Industry
Occupation Safety @ Health Administration of the US Department of Labor assists the industry to identify, reduce, and eliminate maritime-related hazards. |
Packaging Information
Helpful information related to packaging of cargo |
Prevention of Fishing Vessel Injuries
WorkSafeBC is the exclusive workers' compensation insurer in British Columbia, Canada. Their website provides commercial fishing vessel safety rules. |
Pro-Pack Testing Laboratory
Performs testing of various packaging materials and offers various testing types |
Research on vessel
Essential with vetting vessels, the detentions and bannings. The Ship Risk Profile Calculator is particularly helpful when reviewing vessels that are proposed for carriage by underwriters. |
Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System
Offers company safety data to industry and the public over the internet. Access is provided free of charge to the Company Snapshot, a concise electronic record of a company’s identification, size, commodity information, and safety record, including the safety rating (if any), a roadside out-of-service inspection summary, and crash information. The company snapshot is available via an ad-hoc query (one carrier at a time). You can obtain Safety Management System safety rating scores (Unsafe Driving, Hours of Service Compliance, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances & Alcohol and Vehicle Maintenance) from every trucking company operating under DOT authority whether US, Canadian or Mexican. All you need is their DOT or MC number. |
Ship Brokers and Marine Consultants - Marcon International Inc.
Vessel and barges for sale or charter worldwide |
SNAME (The Society of Naval Architect and Marine Engineers)
SNAME encourages the exchange and recording of information, sponsors applied research, offers career guidance, supports education, and enhances the professional status and integrity of its membership. |
The American Waterways Operation
The American Waterways Operators is the national advocate for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, which serves the nation as the safest, most environmentally friendly, and most economical mode of freight transportation. |
The Corrugated Box
Information on the fabrication, forming and construction features of cartons |
The FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Property loss prevention information for registered users. |
The US Coast Guard Proceedings Magazine
The U.S. Coast Guard publishes Proceedings Magazine quarterly to report the following themes: National Maritime Center; International Ice Patrol; Environmental Crimes; Search and Rescue; and Homeland Security. |
Transport Canada
Provide Canadians with a safe and efficient marine transportation system worthy of public confidence. |
U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Safety Recommendations |
U.S. Navy Towing Manual
Comprehensive document on towing operations. |
UC Davis Postharvest Technology
Product Fact Sheets on fruit, vegetables and ornamentals. These sheets provide information on Maturity & Quality Indices, Optimal temperature & relative humidity, Rates of respiration, Disorders. |
UL Alarm Companies
UL certifies, validates, tests, inspects, audits, and advises and educates. The company provides the knowledge and expertise to help navigate growing complexities across the supply chain from compliance and regulatory issues to trade challenges and market access. |
US Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard
Marine casualty reports, safety alerts and reports, marine casualty/pollution investigations |
US Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration
Promotes the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The Maritime Administration also maintains a fleet of cargo ships in reserve to provide surge sealift during war and national emergencies. |
US Geological Survey
Earthquake information by state/territory |
US Government Printing Office
Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Can be used to search for codes of federal regulations. |