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Organizations, Agencies, Cooperations

Alliance of Maritime Regional Interests in Europe (AMRIE) The Alliance of Maritime Regional Interests in Europe (AMRIE) was founded in 1993. as an initiative of members of the European Parliament:

provide all maritime regional interests with a coordinated and effective political voice.

to achieve an "Integrated Maritime Strategy".

Amnesty International - London, United Kingdom. Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards. In particular, Amnesty International campaigns to free all prisoners of conscience; ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners; abolish the death penalty, torture and other cruel treatment of prisoners; end political killings and "disappearances"; and oppose human rights abuses by opposition groups.
Amnesty International has around a million members and supporters in 162 countries and territories. Activities range from public demonstrations to letter-writing, from human rights education to fundraising concerts, from individual appeals on a particular case to global campaigns on a particular issue

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies. Begun as an informal dialogue group, APEC has since become the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community.

APEC-related information Canada 2001
For Canada, involvement in APEC is a means to stimulate both the economic and the social development of the region, and hence, to contribute to a more dynamic environment at home. We achieve these objectives in different ways. For instance, Canada has developed an Individual Action Plan (IAP) to identify measures that it will take so as to implement freer trade and investment in the APEC region. Also, to ensure that a broad range of Canadian interests are taken into account in APEC, Canadian government departments are active in APEC's various working groups and committees in many different sectors, ranging from forestry to industrial science. Lastly, the APEC Study Centre in Canada conducts research on regional issues of relevance to Canadians.

Australian Customs Service
A wide range of information about the Australian Customs Service.

Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)
Since 1905, BIMCO has been a leading force in international shipping. Representing shipowners, shipbrokers and agents, P&I Clubs and associate members, BIMCO today has members in 121 countries. BIMCO’s members are engaged in all trades, worldwide
BIMCO was founded as The Baltic and White Sea Conference, and became later the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).

Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco, Inc.
The Board was Established in 1865 and became affiliated with the American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU). In 1984.
Membership now consists of marine underwriting organizations who maintain underwriting offices or representatives in the Western United States and who are corporate members of AIMU. At present there are some fifteen companies who are active members of the Board.

As one of San Francisco's oldest corporations, today the Board primarily maintains an educational role. It sponsors the Biennial Marine Seminar and also holds breakfast meetings, which feature a variety of speakers from the marine community. More recently the Board publishes a newsletter, The Pacific Coast Forum, and has formed a College Outreach Program to encourage college business students to consider marine insurance as a career choice.

British Marine Equipment Council (BMEC), UK
The British Marine Equipment Council (BMEC) heads a Trade Association Group to which members become federated. Federated Associations include British Naval Equipment Association (BNEA), British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA), Association of British Oil Industries (ABOI), British Oil Spill Control Association (BOSCA), plus an affiliated Ports and Terminals Group (PTG). BMEC provides the basic operating infrastructure for all five Associations and also provides the focal point in dealing with issues across the whole spectrum of activities. BMEC also acts as the main interface with organisations such as the British Trade International, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), and the European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC).

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Revenue Canada is the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
Its long-standing mission is to promote compliance with Canada's tax, trade, and border legislation, and regulations through education, quality service, and responsible enforcement, thereby contributing to the economic and social well-being of Canadians.

Chamber of Commerce (US)
Whether it's lobbying the Federal Government, fighting in the courts, or offering special member benefits and discounts, the U.S. Chamber is working for you.

Chamber of Maritime Commerce (CMC)
The amount of cargo shipped by water is predicted to triple by the year 2020. The Chamber of Maritime Commerce (CMC) is working with all marine industry stakeholders and governments to ensure that our waterways and the marine community at large are prepared to meet this growing need.
The Ottawa-based CMC is focused on building strong industry-government partnerships, achieving modal equality, and promoting the environmental and safety benefits of the marine mode.

Chamber of Shipping (UK)
The Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for British shipowners and ship managers. It has 122 members and associate members who own or manage 700 ships totalling 17 million deadweight tonnes.
Its key purpose is to provide companies with information on developments that could affect their ability to run their businesses and to promote their interests to Government and other relevant bodies in Britain and abroad. By providing a strong and united industry voice it is able to open doors which would otherwise remain shut to most individual companies and ensures that serious consideration is given at all levels to the views and policies it advances.

Chemical Weapons Conventions Website (OPCW) The Chemical Weapons Conventions Website (OPCW).

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) - Bangkok, Thailand. See alphabetical WEB Site Locator for the UN Systems of Organizations.

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) - Beirut, Lebanon
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Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) - Geneva, Switzerland
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) - Santiago, Chile. See alphabetical WEB Site Locator for the UN Systems of Organizations.

European Cooperation Maritime Agency (ACEM)European Cooperation Maritime Agency (ACEM). Objectives Development of the concept of the Maritime Information Society. Organisation and animation of consortiums for the participation in the Framework Research of the European Community. Technical assistance for the members: Communities, Institutions and Enterprises , from the littoral countries , in the conception of their maritime projects

European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
The organisation was set up in 1993 in response to a growing perception among seaports that a body should represent their interests within the European Community.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) represents over 98% of the seaports of the European Union and has direct contacts in some 500 ports across Europe. Details of contacts can be found under Member Ports.
The seaports represented within ESPO reflect a complete spectrum of size, development, ownership and management philosophy, but are united in their determination to secure an effective voice for ports in the development of the policies of the European Union.

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy. See alphabetical WEB Site Locator for the UN Systems of Organizations.

Food for the Hungry International (FHI)
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G7 Support Implementation Group - Moscow, Russia.
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Green Cross International - Genève (Suisse)
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Inter-Agency Committee on Women and Gender Equality (IACWGE) New York, USA
In 1996, the IACWGE took over the responsibilities of the AD Hoc Inter-Agency Meeting on Women with an expanded mandate which now includes:
a. implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women and of gender-related recommendations emanating from other recent UN conferences and summits, especially by ensuring effective co-operation and coordination of the UN system;
b. the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in the work of the system.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Vienna, Austria
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International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS) - Trieste, Italy
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International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) - Rome, Italy
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International Chamber of Commerce
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International Chamber of Shipping
ICS is the international trade association for operators of merchant cargo and passenger ships.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - Montreal, Canada
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International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) - New York, USA. Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Computing Centre (ICC) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) – Copenhagen, Denmark.
The environment of the North Atlantic and adjacent seas has been a prime concern of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) since its inception in 1902. As the oldest intergovernmental marine science organization in the world, ICES has long recognized the mutual interdependence of the living marine resources and their physical and chemical environment. Although the Council's original statutes have undergone occasional modification to adjust for changing conditions, challenges, and priorities, its main focus has continued to be on international cooperative studies.

International Court of Justice (ICJ) - The Hague, The Netherlands
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Rome, Italy
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International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) - Monaco.
The International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental consultative and technical organization that was established in 1921 to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment. The object of the Organization is to bring about: The coordination of the activities of national hydrographic offices; The greatest possible uniformity in nautical charts and documents; The adoption of reliable and efficient methods of carrying out and exploiting hydrographic surveys; The development of the sciences in the field of hydrography and the techniques employed in descriptive oceanography.

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit) - Rome, Italy
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International Labour Organization (ILO) - Geneva, Switserland.
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International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) - London, United Kingdom
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) - London, U.K.
Is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
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International Organisation of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Tokyo, Japan
IAPH is a truly leading organization of the global port community representing, if not all, a majority of ports and harbors in the world.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - Geneva, Switzerland
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International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO - Geneva, Switzerland.
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International Training Centre (ILO/ITC) - Turin, Italy
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Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) - Washington, USA
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Brussels, Belgium
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Oceans Canada - Oceans Agency of the Canadian Government
Canadian legislation that relate to Canada's oceans and its industries

Official Website Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations Official Website Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - Paris, France
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Panel of External Auditors of the United Nations, the Specialized Agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency - New York, USA

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
The modern St. Lawrence Seaway dates back to 1959, when the construction of this herculean navigation project was finally completed by the United States and Canada. This milestone marked the beginning of deep-draft navigation by large ocean-going ships sailing between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, and heralded a new era in North American maritime transportation. Any account of the Seaway story would be incomplete, however, without a retrospective look at the events and forces that shaped the making of the Seaway.

The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) is the International Marine Division of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO. With 6,800 members living throughout inland and coastal states of the U.S., and in countries around the world, the MM&P represents Licensed Deck Officers, state pilots and other marine personnel on U.S.-flag commercial vessels sailing in international trade; the inland waterways and Great Lakes of the United States; the Panama Canal and Caribbean, as well as crews sailing civilian-crewed military vessels of the United States.

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers is an internationally recognized nonprofit, technical, professional society of individual members serving the maritime and offshore industries and their suppliers. SNAME is dedicated to advancing the art, science and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering, encouraging the exchange and recording of information, sponsoring applied research, offering career guidance and supporting education, and enhancing the professional status and integrity of its membership.

The World Bank Group - The World Bank Group comprises five organizations: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
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United Nations Board of Auditors - New York, USA
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United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UNCHS (Habitat)) - Nairobi, Kenya
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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - New York, USA
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United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) - Vienna, Austria
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United Nations Common Supply Database (UNCSD) - Oslo, Norway
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United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - Bonn, Germany
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United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) - New York, USA
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - New York, USA
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - Paris, France
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Nairobi, Kenya
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - Bonn, Germany
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United Nations Headquarters (UN) - New York, USA
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Office of the (UNHCHR) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Office of the (UNHCR) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - Vienna, Austria
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) - Vienna, Austria
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United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) - New York, USA
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United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) - Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) - New York, USA
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - New York, USA
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United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) - Gaza, Gaza Strip & Amman, Jordan
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United Nations University (UNU) - Tokyo, Japan
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United Nations Volunteers (UNV) - Bonn, Germany
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Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Berne, Switzerland
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World Bank (IBRD) - Washington, USA
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World Customs Organization – Brussels, Belgium
The World Customs Organization represents 153 Customs Administrations Worldwide.

World Food Programme (WFP) - Rome, Italy
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World Health Organization (WHO) - Geneva, Switzerland
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Geneva, Switzerland
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Geneva, Switzerland
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World Tourism Organization - Madrid, Spain
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World Trade Organization - Geneva, Switzerland
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Dredging Related Research & Development Organizations

American Association of Ports & Harbor Authorities (AAPA) – Alexandria, VA, USA
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is the alliance of ports of the Western Hemisphere. The Association promotes the common interests of the port community and provides leadership on trade, transportation, environmental and other issues related to port development and operations. AAPA furthers public understanding of the essential role fulfilled by ports within the global transportation system. The Association serves as a resource to help members accomplish their professional responsibilities.

Canadian Hydraulics Center
The Canadian Hydraulics Centre (CHC) is a corporate unit of the National Research Council (NRC), Canada's leading scientific research organization. With a staff of 3,000, NRC institutes across Canada carry out research and help industry in many areas, ranging from among others, biotechnology, astrophysics and molecular sciences, to marine dynamics and civil engineering.
The Canadian Hydraulics Centre's business is providing physical and numerical modelling and analysis services to the engineering community in the general field of hydraulics, specializing in coastal engineering, environmental hydraulics, and cold regions technology. Its laboratory originally evolved within the Division of Mechanical Engineering, occupying its present location in 1945. Over the years various additions have been made bringing its size up to 8400 m2

Delft Hydraulics
Founded in 1927, WL | Delft Hydraulics is an independent consulting and research institute located in the Netherlands. For more than 70 years, we have been providing clients, at home and abroad, with decisive advice and technical assistance on water-related issues. These projects range from applied research and consultancy queries to multidisciplinary policy studies. Our current staff of 350 qualified and committed professionals combine an in-depth command of critical details with an across-the-board overview.

National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (Ocean Tides & Water Level)

University of Delaware Center for Applied Coastal Research
Coastal engineering is the study of the processes ongoing at the shoreline and construction within the coastal zone. The field involves aspects of nearshore oceanography, marine geology, and civil engineering, often directed at combating erosion of coasts or providing navigational access.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Regulations)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Regulations)

U.S. Geological Survey (River Stages)

Waterways Experiment Station
The Waterways Experiment Station (WES) is headquarters for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Part of the Department of Defense laboratory system, the ERDC has as its mission to conceive, plan, study and execute engineering investigations and research and development studies in support of the civil and military missions of the Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies.

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