Waterman Steamship is a deep sea ocean carrier operating US flag vessels in liner service and time charter contracts. Waterman's common carrier vessel service operates between the USA and Middle East ports transporting a variety of cargo.
A United States flag shipping company since its founding in 1919, Waterman Steamship Corporation is a principal subsidiary of International Shipholding Corporation (ISC), a public company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ISC through its subsidiaries is engaged in various types of waterborne cargo transportation emphasizing medium to long term charters. ISC services include contracts of affreightment, liner services, time charter contracts and a rail ferry service.
International Shipholding Corporation's subsidiaries include Central Gulf Lines, Inc., LMS Shipmanagement, Inc. and LCI Shipholdings, Inc. operating the Forest Lines LASH service.