Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc is a family owned business that began operations in 1937 and has since grown to become the large ... st privately owned vessel agency in the United States. A world leader in the maritime industry, Moran operates as a vessel agency and maritime consulting firm to many of the world’s most prominent ship owners, operators, and charterers. Presently Moran has 20+ offices in the United States where it provides full-vessel agency attendance at over 100 ports along the East, Gulf and West Coasts, servicing all types of vessels ranging from the Ultra Large Cargo Carriers (ULCC’s) to the smallest fishing boat. Located in Providence, Moran’s Rhode Island office serves as the company’s corporate headquarters, leading the companies’ financial, accounting, IT, and administrative operations. read more