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+1 415 389-5200On Call 24/7/365575 Redwood Highway, Suite 200, Mill Valley, CA 94941HomeServicesPre FixtureFull AgencyProtective AgencyDocumentationWeb ServicesFleetNewsIndustry NewsCompany NewsletterTermsContactBranch OfficesCareersAbout UsSearch resultsPrivacy policyContactsClient AccessOPS DESKVAPCOVID-19 VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE FOR SEAFARERS. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFOWELCOME TO GENERAL STEAMSHIPCELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICEEST. 1920 - SAN FRANCISCO, CAOUR STORYQUALITY AGENTS MATTEREXPLORE THE SERVICES WE PROVIDELEARN MORECOMMITMENT TO SERVICEA MESSAGE FROM OUR CEOREAD MORECOVID VACCINES NOW AVAILABLETO ALL U.S. AND FOREIGN CREWLEARN MOREAbout CompanyCOMPANY VALUESOUR HISTORYOUR COMMITMENTSOUR VESSELSSkilledKnowledge is our biggest asset. We boast one of the highest employee experience totals in the nation, with many of the most well-known and respected agents in the industry.DedicatedOur staff are passionate about their profession which translates into superior service for you. We enjoy one of the lowest turn-over rates in the industry, which is a testament to our company and our loyal customer base.CertifiedOur agents are fully insured and ASBA/FONASBAcertified -reaffirmingour commitment to advancingtheindustry'shighest standards for our global customer base.PunctualOur staff are on call 24/7/365. We work around the clock to ensure costs are minimized, expectations are met, and interests are fully protected - before, during, and after every port call.Our MissionWe are a young company with a clear mission: we want to give startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and road warriors a better option than working out of their lonely living rooms or at unproductive coffee shops. We are inspired to rescue small companies and creative agencies from soulless office spaces and executive suites.Read MoreOur VisionOur team aims to achieve brilliance in the commercial real estate field by delivering the most comprehensive, innovative, and cost effective solutions. By providing a complete suite of Commercial Property Management solutions, we strive to set new benchmarks on which the Real Estate Industry would be evaluated.Read More2019 Annual ReportWe began this year with a celebration of our 20 years in business, a milestone that is particularly significant for our company. We ended the year strongly with an increased number of rented office spaces and other properties in comparison with the previous year. We also opened new coworking centers and meeting lounges in California.Read MoreWhat we offerPre Fixture ServicesCheck with us before you book! Having a firm grasp on the business beforehand canmake all the difference.01Full Port AgencyGeneral Steamship Corp. As Agents. Discover everything we offer as your appointed agents.02Protective AgencyNot big on the charterer's agent? Don't go it alone! We'll keep them honest and ensure your interests are fully upheld.03Documentation DepartmentOur experienced team is prepared to handle all ofyourdocumentation needs.04Operations DeskNorth America's #1 web based platform for instant proforma DAs, port information, lineups, statistics and so much more.05Virtual Agent PortalSecure post-fixture database to store all cargo/voyage details and documents in one convenient location.06OURgalleryJIM LEE RETIRESAlaska, USAOld ship agents never die, they just sail away. Congrats and thank you to Jim Lee for your decades of dedicated service. You will be missed dearly! Photo(s) provided by Jim Lee on 2019-02-06.MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!mill valley, californiaWishing all a Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year! From Gensteam Mill Valley, CA. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones 15-Dec-2019.GENERAL S.S. BASEBALL TEAMSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIAGeneral Steamship Corp Baseball Team ‘Steamship League’ – 1925 San Francisco, CA. Back row L to R: G.Schirmer, H.Jeans, W.Clark, A.Malm. Center Row L to R: E.Reynolds, L.Cloud, J.Fautz. Front Row L to R: E.Mullen, J.Schirmer, C.Reali, F.Reeves.DINNER HONORING H.S. SCOTTsan francisco, californiaHarry S. Scott was President of General Steamship from 1920-1953 (pictured bottom right). His Majesty King Haakon VII of Norway promoted himto “Commander of the Royal Order of St. Olav” at this Bohemian Club dinner in 1955. Photo provided by Lisa Breaux.PAN AMERICAN CHINA CLIPPERsan francisco, californiaPan American China Clipper flies over San Francisco harbor, circa 1935. General Steamship pier and shed are seen below right of aircraft. (photo by Clyde Sunderland, courtesy of Tor Welch).GENSTEAM SEATTLESEATTLE, WASHINGTONGensteam Seattle circa 1930. If you look closely, you can see our very own Doug Coburn, about 100 years ago, standing in front of the original Gensteam office. Doug hasn’t aged a day! Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-09-11.HOUSTON XMAS PARTY @ TOPGOLFHOuston, texasHouston office enjoying the Harbor Offshore Christmas Party at Top Golf! Photo(s) provided by David Mooty on 2018-12-26.HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE!anchorage, alaskaWishing Luke Hasenbank a Happy Birthday! Photo(s) provided by Brittney Kennington on 2019-10-17.GLENN AVILEZ RETIRES!new orleans, louisianaThe New Orleans office pictured on Glenn Avilez’s last day before retiring. Thank you Glenn for your years of dedicated service! Photo(s) provided by Robert Toups on 2017-04-28.OUR FOUNDING LOCATIONsan francisco, californiaToday Pier 39 is a year-round festival marketplace within a five-acre waterfront park and marina. Prior to its current use, it was home for many years to General Steamship Corporation. This is a look at Pier 39 in 1920. (San Francisco Maritime National Park Library).FLAG RAISING IN LONG BEACHlong beach, californiaPhoto taken February 5, 1948 with General Steamship Corporation LTD., as agents. The Saudi Arabian flag flew aboard the “M/S Al-Akeek” and “M/S Azzihir” purchased by “Arabian Economy and Thrift Co. of Mecca”. This photo was taken by Will Hays of Wilmington, California.1940'S LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA General Steamship/Transatlantic Shipping Inspection Tour – LA Berth 230 – early 1940’s.HORSES ARRIVE AT LA HARBORLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIAGeneral Steamship Corp Wilmington, CA office pictured. Circa 1940. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-03-27.MAIDEN VOYAGEsechelt b.c., canadaPhoto taken of the maiden voyage of the “Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin” in Sechelt B.C on October 21, 2012. Photo provided by Garth Mitcham, CSL Americas. – Sechelt, British Columbia.INTERLINK AMENITY - MAIDEN VOY.vancouver, washingtonCapt. Zhang and his 20-member crew were welcomed to Vancouver by representatives from EVRAZ North America, Jones Stevedoring, General Steamship, Allports Forwarding Inc. and the Port of Vancouver USA. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2018-05-01.RUSS LYZELL IN DEUTSCHLANDgermanyPortland’s Russ Lyzell hunting in Germany in 2016. Photo(s) provided by Scott Jones on 2017-11-21.DANGER NESTING EAGLES…DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKABob Arts in Dutch Harbor Alaska… Photo provided by Dan Blackmore, Alaska Maritime – Anchorage – 08/03/16.ASBA MEMBER RECEPTION 2019NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANABack Row L to R: Scott Jones, Dylan Toups, Charles Armitage, and Evan Jones. Front Row L to R: Brett Toups, Beryl Plaisance, Debbie Noble, Cory Braud, and Jace D’Angelo. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-05-17.M/T VALVERDEANCHORAGE, ALASKAThe “Glacier Wind” Tug (foreground) and the “Valverde” Oil Tanker (background). Photos provided by Bryan Aurand, Alaska Maritime Agencies – Anchorage, Alaska – Approx. 04/03/14.OLYMPUS HULLCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXASShell “Olympus Hull” hull brought into Corpus Christi with the Dockwise heavylift vessel “Blue Marlin”. Topsides and equipments were installed at the Kiewit Offshore Service Yard in Ingleside, TX. Photos provided by Carlos Garcia, General Steamship – Corpus Christi, Texas – Approx. 07/16/13.AGENT IN TRAINING!LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIASay hello to Carol-Beth’s son, Liem Thai! Born on 12-29-2016. Photo(s) provided by Carol-Beth Sheley on 2017-05-04.DIVINEGATE - MAIDEN VOYAGEPORTLAND, OREGONA company plaque was presented to the master of the 60,826 MT DWT m/v “DIVINEGATE” on April 8, 2019 to commemorate the vessel’s maiden voyage call at Columbia Export Terminal, Portland, Oregon. The vessel loaded 58,357 MTs of wheat for Kohsichang Thailand. Photo(s) provided by Chris Cummins on 2019-05-29.SEATTLE CHRISTMAS PARTY!LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTONJoseph Tabisola Rocking The Holidays in Lynnwood, WA. Photo(s) provided by Jim Lee on 2017-12-15.M/V BALTO - MAIDEN VOYAGESAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIAAerial view of the “Balto” unloading sand aggregate at anchorage #9 in the San Francisco Bay on its maiden voyage from Canada. The vessel is owned by Torvald Klaveness Ship Management and operated by CSL International. All Photos provided by Tom Paiva, Tom Paiva Photography, 5/1/13.MARATHON GOLF TOURNAMENTSAN ANTONIO, TEXASFrom left to right: Elaine Marshall (Marathon), Joseph Tabisola (Gensteam), Amber Menden (Marathon), Evan Jones (Gensteam) at the Marathon annual charity golf tournament in San Antonio, Texas.STOWAWAY OWL!LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIAA Great Horned Owl accidentally joined the MT American Endurance in Seattle. After being secured on board, he arrived safely in Long Beach and was greeted by the department of fish and wildlife and our agent Carl Clemo. Photo(s) provided by Chris Koutsoyanopulos on 2019-04-19.C.S. OLIVE - LOADING COALseward, alaskaC.S. Olive loaded Usibelli coal over a five day period in Seward, AK for delivery to Kawasaki, Japan. All photos and text provided by Bryan Aurand, Alaska Maritime Agencies – Anchorage, AK – 9/24/15 .LUNCH WITH TOKO LINEPORTLAND, OREGONOur Columbia River offices hosted Toko Line for lunch in downtown Portland on. 7/18/17 – L to R: Shoji San, Yamada San, Chris C., Evan J., Emily W., Bryan A., Paula F., Sandra A., Heather L., Pam L., Idaka San, Russ L., Yonehara San. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2017-07-19.NORD INNOVATIONANCHORAGE, ALASKATanker Nord Innovation discharging jet fuel at the port of Anchorage, Alaska. Photo(s) provided by Bryan Aurand on 2016-11-09.NAVIGATING WIND POWER!portland, oregonThe king of wind power! Photo provided by Russell V Lyzell, General Steamship Corp. – Portland OregonAURORA BOREALISAlaska, USASpectacular Aurora takenfrom the deck of the M/T American Endurance. This vessel was time chartered out to Marathon Petroleum, calling on Valdez, Alaska. Photo Credit: Joe Martin (SWAPA President).Photo(s) provided by Tom Rueter on 2021-01-29.HOUSTON HOLIDAY PARTYhouston, texasHouston Branch outing at Houston Axe Throwing for the holidays. Photo(s) provided by D’Yani Cox on 2019-12-18.100 Year Celebration2020 marked our 100th year of service. Although we could not celebrate in person due to COVID, we created this video to celebrate the occasioninstead, and to honor our frontline workers who helped get us through this extraordinary year.We would also like to thank all of our loyal customers for seeing us through to this incredible milestone. 100 years would not have been possible without your support. 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Cum elogium favere, omnes lubaes tractare talis, barbatus adiuratores. Mirabilis hydras ducunt ad danista. Dominas sunt accentors de germanus cacula. Amicitias prarere in alta muta! Ecce, bubo! Nunquam promissio verpa. Talis, primus fugas recte consumere de audax, festus indictio. Nunquam quaestio scutum. ValebatsIntegrity, Teamwork & DedicationAlbus, dexter particulas grauiter consumere de ferox, bi-color abactus. Impositios studere, tanquam mirabilis hippotoxota. Cur torus manducare? Pol, vox! Cum barcas nocere, omnes specieses contactusLotus advenas ducunt ad gemna. Ubi est domesticus domina? Heu, barbatus mens! Cum elogium favere, omnes lubaes tractare talis, barbatus adiuratores. Mirabilis hydras ducunt ad danista. Dominas sunt accentors de germanus cacula. Amicitias prarere in alta muta! Ecce, bubo! Nunquam promissio verpa. Talis, primus fugas recte consumere de audax, festus indictio. Nunquam quaestio scutum. ValebatstestimonialsKoch Fertilizers"I wanted to be sure and make it a point to share this unsolicited, outstanding compliment and thank General Steamship and Dylan for all that you continue to do for Koch's ammonia program. We are ALWAYS well served by your attention to detail and continuous, proactive, problem-solving, top-notch service. Your dedication, passion and professionalism is very much appreciated!"01Ocean Shipholdings Inc."You and your agency have once again proved what a great relationship and trust has been developed over many years. I always know all I have to do is ask when we need something and you all would take care of it. It's been an extremely successful year for us with these two ships in Portland. Always a pleasure working with you & your offices."02Oldendorff Carriers"Please be informed I am safely back in Germany. I want to say thank you very much for your great assistance before, during and after my visit at Astoria. Compared to other agencies and ports in US - it was my best experience made with you and your agency. Hope we can work together again when I'm in the area."03YARA North America"Thank you very much for all of your assistance during this situation. Your information has been very helpful and crucial to helping us make this decision and we definitely appreciate all of your help."04Itochu International Inc."Please note that everything went well with (name removed) and the new B/Ls were accepted without issue. I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who had a part in this 'rescue mission' in your organization and beyond, for all their assistance and kind cooperation. I especially appreciated the constant follow-up throughout the process and the fantastic team work. Thank you!"05Matson MARAD RRF Program"As a side note, Matt and General Steamship have provided some of the best support we have ever had in an agency. The communications, response and the ability to reach out to various local sources and make things happen is commendable. We hope to continue working with you on future missions."06SAL Heavy Lift"Please let me express my sincere appreciation for the good job you are your whole team was doing with our vessel at Longview. It was certainly not easy for all of us with the decisions going back and forth but we managed to circumvent these issues with very good communication and coordination. I am looking forward to the same good performance at San Diego now."07Teekay Shipping (USA) Inc."Just wanted to extend my thanks once again for all your assistance on this difficult port call. The communication was excellent and appreciate your availability to speak frequently. You are very much appreciated!"08Pan Ocean Co., Ltd."Your good company have been evaluated excellent score from all of our operation teams. You have provided the satisfied service to us, and you have shown such high-qualified service for many years and we regard you as the most favorable and excellent agency. Thank you very much for your continuous cooperation."09Trammo Inc."I would like to extend my gratitude and thank you for your good efforts and agency work. Indeed by loading (details removed) we practically fulfilled our interests and appreciate you for keeping me well informed thru the loading process. Thank you!"10Bureau Veritas"Please note I am unable to stop myself to ink some lines in your honor due to your remarkable and extreme professionalism shown during subject vessel correspondence and dealings. In short, I will say you are a real assist for the company and it really was a pleasure working with you."11Thorco Shipping"I just wanted to drop you a line and say how impressed I have been with the agent in charge of this vessel; Carol. This ship has been headache after headache and Carol has at all times been friendly and professional. Carol kept an even head, kept the pressure on, picked up and delivered last minute materials and got the vessel out. I think she deserves some recognition for her exemplary work."12International Materials Inc. (IMI)"Wanted to thank you and your team for an amazingly smooth operation on our vessel. Was a bit apprehensive about this new move with so many unknowns but couldn’t have been more impressedwith the communication and professionalism. Hopefully I’ll be able to get up there to see the next one myself."13Sumitomo Corporation"Thank you for your timely report. Our sincere thanks to everyone at General Steamship for their support to Sumitomo for this vessel."14Torvald Klaveness"I have to say I am very impressed with the efforts made by your company in all 3 offices now during the holiday season. This shows that Klaveness have a trusted and very competent partner in your good company which we will remember in the future. "15Fairfield Chemical Carriers"Well done all for getting this organized and sorted quickly with reduced delay and disruption. It was particularly important to get this cargo off here in the river to minimize impact for the next loading. Thanks for your efforts, particularly Gensteam in bringing it all together."16Sojitz Corporation"Thank you for coming to see us in your busy schedule and thanks for inviting us to lunch today. We appreciate your hard work for the last two shipments and especially for the (details removed) incident."17Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)"Again, on behalf of the officers and crew of the Overseas (name removed), I would like to thank you for your support during our stay in GOLA. Previous endeavor would not be as smooth as it turned out without your assistance. Thank you very much and look forward to working with you again in the future."18Evergreen Line"I want to thank you for your professionalism and consistently good and hard work with Evergreen, especially on (name removed) recent case. It continues to be a pleasure to work with you. Again, thanks."19Koch Carbon"I wanted to drop a line and say 'thanks' for all of Gensteam's efforts this year. You continue to provide superior service and value, and we are very pleased to continue to have you all as partners."20V. Ships USA"Following the vessel's last call to Antioch a week ago, I would like to express my thanks to you and all involved. We appreciate how Gensteam supports strongly our ships on routine daily basis and when something happens. All activities for the job on the generator arranged great from your side! Thanks a lot!"21Western Bulk Carriers"Good evening David, All well noted here with thanks. We greatly appreciate this kind of high level of expertise you guys have repeatedly shown over our long working relationship.Lunch is absolutely on me next time I’m in town."22Olam Group"Good Day, thank you for sorting out the matter with the port on our behalf. Your attention and efforts are well appreciated."23Cockett Marine"I want all to know that I very much appreciated your knowing professionalism and attitude in dealing with a unique situation. I wish everyone was as personable, hard-working and trustworthy as yourself...We have known and recommended Gensteam for a long time - I now know why, and will never look at anyone else on that coast!"24Crowley Petroleum Services"Thanks for all your awesome work during out port stay. Gensteam Seattle sets the bar high for service and support. Much appreciated."25NS United Kaiun Kaisha"Duly rcvd the dep report with thanks. Thank you for your cooperation for this voyage, especially the union issue that could have delayed the vsls schdl. Your information to us and specific instructions to the vsl were of great assistance. Looking forward to working with you again."26Italmar 3000"Very TOP service, please keep like this, thank you."27Liberty One Ship Management"Dear all, would really like to thank you for the good services provided. First time I met such a well organized agent. Please pass my thanks to Joseph Tabisola."28IFCHOR North America"Thanks for the excellent attendance on this vessel. Please provide copy of full set of cargo docs soonest they become available."29Asuka Cruise"On behalf of Captain (name removed), the officersand crew, we would like to thank you for all the great service that we received during our stay in the port of San Francisco. We would like to thank you especially for the assisting and off loading of the show equipment. Gensteam always goes above and beyond to assist.Thank you."30Mitsui O.S.K. Lines"We would thank you for all the assistance provided during the recent port call of Anchorage , Alaska. Special thanks to Brittney, who is such an enterprising representative of your organisation; she was proactive and diligent in all vessel’s requirement or queries. Many thanks to her." 31Liberty Global Logistics"First off, the local Agent was on top of her game the entire time we were under her care.As this was my first time into Anchorage, she was able to put my mind at ease on certain matters in the upcoming operation.Good communications all through out our port call.I give high marks to Ms. McGinnis." 32Northern Marine Group UK"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the excellent service provided whilst our good lady called Alaska, you acted over and above with the whole Master crew change scenario." 33Synergy Group"Hello Tom, I wish to commend you for an outstanding job done to help find best solutions on this very challenging assignment. I cannot remember a single instance where you did not do your best or achieve the best possibleresult...Communications were always prompt and information accurate. I look forward to working with you again when the need arises."34Valero Marketing & Supply"Your team is awesome on West Coast and really appreciate everything they do!"35Crowley Petroleum"Hope all goes well on your side these days. I've got to say, Gensteam Agents up and down the coast consistently do a great job for us. Really appreciate all the support."36Ocean 7 Projects"The level of support is second to none! I cannot imagine how the past and current shipment would have gone had your team not stepped in and resolved the issues at hand. We can really feel the dedication shining through all departments and it is extremely assuring to know we are in good hands. Thank you team Gensteam for your commitment and support."37230000completed port calls2841clients served1780years combined experience21.44years average experienceOur teamThe Gensteam familyTake a moment to meet our affiliates and partners.Contact usAlaska Maritime AgenciesAnchorage, AlaskaT: 1 (907) 562-8808E: [email protected] Shipping AgencyVancouver B.C., CanadaT: 1 (604) 891-5555E: [email protected] Canal RepresentativeC. Fernie & CO., S.A.T: +001 (507) 211-9488E:[email protected] AgentSimpson, Spence, YoungT:+44 20 7977 7400www.ssyonline.com/Port-related and cargo handling services throughout Mexico, Navecopa S. DE R.L. 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