Marine Reference and Professional Organizations: Interesting Websites

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system. (from the site)

Site provides data on international shipping as well as safety and environment. This site was developed by a roundtable of international shipping associations.

Produces an annual report entitled 'Review of Maritime Transport.' Site provides a summary of each annual publication and an order form for the complete report.

This bulletin is published by the United States Coast Guard. You can read the current issue online.

Click on the area of Maine you need for a tidal chart.

The text of the manual with updates is available online and it is free. Made available by the State of Maine.

The Maritime Executive was created with industry leaders in mind and today is the most trusted resource available for maritime decision-makers. Each edition features top executives and their businesses from around the world and provides in-depth analyses of the critical issues of the day. (from the site)

... weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it. (from the s

Check out NOAA's photo library. All photos are in the public domain and categorized. This photo is of a cod schooner out of Gloucester, Massachusetts.