Some Interesting and, we hope, useful sites for you to check out, just click on the name of the organisation to be directed to their websites:

The Seamens Church - The Seamens Church Institute cares for the personal, professional, and spiritual needs of mariners around the world. Founded in 1834, it is the largest, most comprehensive, mariners service agency in North America.

 
 
International Maritime Industries Forum (IMIF) - Founded in 1975, the work of the International Maritime Industries Forum is as vital now as it was then - perhaps in many ways even more so. IMIF is unique in that it is the only body whch affords Shipowners, Shipbuilders, Cargo owners, Bankers, Classification Societies, Insurers - indeed all components of the Maritime Industries - the opportunity to meet regularly at the highest level for discussions on the many problems of their seperate industries whose property is inextricably linked.
 

Maritime and Coastguard Agency - The Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing the Government's maritime safety policy. This includes co-ordinating search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules
 

Wilh. Wilhelmsen - Conducts advanced industrial shipping activities and is the market leader for the transport of rolling cargo. WW's wholly-owned Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) subsidary offers a broad range of products and services to a large proportion of the merchant fleet through a unique global network. WMS also offers services to the shipbuilding industry.
 

First International Corp. - A global financial consulting firm that combines the skillsets and experience unparalleled in the primary markets they serve with rigorous research and analysis. They provide merger and acquisition and strategic capital consulting services. They assist in obtaiing financing through institutional placements of debt, mezzanine capital and equity. They assist businesses in financial difficulty or operating under the protection of bankruptcy courts.

 
Gulf Agency Company (GAC) - GAC's business is about people. In more than 1000 locations around the globe, they provide hig-quality shipping, logistics and marine services.

Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) - The Connecticut Maritime Association, with it's sound philosophy and dedication to it's members has carved a place in shipping history. As stated in an article published by Fairplay Magazine, 'this vibrant volunteer-based organization has filled a real need for a forum for serious debate within the US on the problems confronting the international shipping industry".
 

Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa) - The Maritime Security Centre, run by the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) is a Coordination Centre tasked to safeguard merchant shipping operating in the region by preventing and deterring acts of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, off the Horn of Africa and Somali Basin. This site provides information and guidance for the shipping community.

 
American Appraisal - American Appraisal is a truly unique resource. An employee-owned firm whose UH practice provides Clients with expertise and personal attention that is unmatched in the valuation profession.

 
Gilmour Research - Began in 1992 as a full-service independent market research agency, working with large and small companies on projects that range from less than ten interviews to over 5000 in a huge range of industries
 

Defense Update - Online Defense Magazine

 

Glock - the world's only 'Safe Action' pistols used by law enforcement agencies and the military. Their striker-fired, polymer-framed, pistols are also popular for personal protection and competitive shooting 

 

Feral Jundi.com - a comprehensive, fascinating, and interesting news and information site focusing on law enforcement, military and PMC activities (including job opportunities in those areas). A heavy US bias but not exclusively US content or interest

  

Maritime Connector - primarily useful as a maritime job search resource, their news pages and alerts are often ahead of the more traditional media. The site features some useful Links, too.