CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF AMERICA
EIN 52-0886646 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
What they do
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS THE VOICE of THE U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING SOUND PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH LEGISLATIVE and REGULATORY INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE MARINE SAFETY, MARITIME SECURITY and ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTIVE OPERATING PRINCIPLES.
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They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)
SEAN KLINE PRESIDENTAND SECRETARY - AS OF 7/2025
KATHY J METCALF DIRECTOR-MARITIME AFFAIRS - AS OF 7/2025
JERRY KACHLEROSG SHIP MGMT; DIRECTOR
WILLIAM GALLAGHER INTERNATREGISTRIES; DIRECTOR
VIACHESLAV SLAVINSTOLT TANKERS; DIRECTOR
THOMAS CROWLEYCROWLEY MARITIME; DIRECTOR
RICARDO MARTINEZCHEVRON SHIPPING; DIRECTOR
MAARTEN POORTSHELL TRADING; DIRECTOR
KOJI HOTTAMOL; DIRECTOR
KEVIN KRICKMATSON NAVIGATION; DIRECTOR
JOE COSTANZALIBERTY MARITIME; DIRECTOR
ARIP ISMAIL AET INC LTDBOARD VICE CHAIR
JEFF DIXONTOTE SERVICES; DIRECTOR
JEFF ADAMCZYKBP SHIPPING; DIRECTOR
GARRETT HUFFMAN MOTIVAENTERPRISES; BOARD CHAIR
ERIC NAGELTEEKAY SHIPPING; DIRECTOR
ED WASHBURNPASHA HAWAII; DIRECTOR
DAVID CARROLLKEYSTONE SHIPPING; DIRECTOR
DAN THOROGOODFAIRWATER TKR MGMT; DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER BULERACONOCOPHILLIPS; DIRECTOR
CHRIS FERTIGUS MARINE MGMT; DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1970
- Location
- 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW STE 506, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-3117
- County
- District of Columbia
- In care of
- SEAN KLINE
- Primary officer
- SEAN KLINE, PRESIDENT
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
- NTEE classification
- Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Athletic Leagues