Coracle's Shipping Industry Top 40 : May 2012 positions

Quick fact re growth of twitter amongst the marine community -
- On Feb 1, 2012, the then top 40 had a combined number of followers 374,236
- On Feb 1, 2011, the then top 40 had a combined number of followers 94,243
- On Feb 1, 2010, the then top 40 had a combined number of followers 40,948

Click here for the What and Why of the Maritime Twitter Top 40

1.	Coastguard_SOS	The closure of UK Coastguard stations is reckless & will cost lives. I'm an ex Coastguard CRO fighting with others for much safer alternative proposals
2.	Royal Navy	This is the official Royal Navy Twitter feed.
3.	U.S. Coast Guard	Official USCG news releases feed.
4.	NavyLookout	dedicated to fighting the decline in the Royal Navy caused by chronic government under-funding and defence cuts
5.	Lloyd's List	Lloyd's List is the leading daily newspaper for the shipping industry.
6.	Vincent Pica	Chief of Staff, First District Southern Region, USCGAux; USCG licensed Master. Looking for a few good mariners! Follow us? We follow you, guaranteed, w/in 24 h
7.	Barista Uno	Ruminations and conversations on Philippine and global maritime trends - We serve it HOT and STRONG!
8.	Captain John Konrad	Master Mariner Tweeting from the high seas. Author of Fire On The Horizon, The Untold Story Of The Gulf Oil Spill
9.	MarineInsight	Maritime news, articles, stories, career guidance, discussions and much more...
10.	OCEANUSLive.org	OCEANUSLive is THE real-time commercial social networking site for the Maritime Industry - collaboration to enable business success, safety and security.
11.	IMO	The latest news from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency that leads international efforts to promote safer shipping on cleaner oceans.
12.	Neptune Maritime Sec	Neptune Maritime Security is the world's most elite commercial maritime security specialist. Please visit our website for further details of our services.
13.	Maritime Executive	The latest news, views and corporate releases for influential decision makers from The Maritime Executive, the world's leading maritime business journal.
14.	ADSO-PA Rande Wilson	District 1, Southern Region. First & Foremost is our motto and our way of doing things!
15.	James Tweed	Coracle - Assured learning / Maritime / eLearning / Podcasting / Mobile Apps / Social Media / Take a look at my profile here: http://about.me/jamestweed
16.	TradeWinds	TradeWinds is the number one best selling international shipping newspaper! The biggest and most successul and first for all the latest maritime news.
17.	Maersk Line	Maersk Line is the world’s largest container shipping company. We're known for our reliable, flexible and eco-efficient services.
18.	Navy News	The official newspaper of the Royal Navy
19.	CoastGuardNews	News and Video from the United States Coast Guard
20.	USCG Auxiliary	Official Twitter page of US Coast Guard Auxiliary
21.	Peter Tirschwell	Columnist, commentator and SVP at the Journal of Commerce, leading global shipping and trade media
22.	Capt. Murray Latham	Began sailing at the age of 6 and became the oldest known child prodigy when I became a Captain in my early thirties.
23.	Seatrade Insider	We tweet you the key industry headlines that link to Seatrade Insider's FREE access to breaking global cruise news plus a wealth of valuable information.
24.	Sustainableshipping	The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) brings together the global industry leaders to plan how shipping can contribute to and thrive in a sustainable future
25.	Marine Forum	Marine Forum - It's international community of Maritime Professionals, Shipowners and Crewing Agencies. http://www.marineforum.co.uk/
26.	Maritime Reporter
27.	Save Our Seafarers	Help save innocent seafarers by joining our SOS campaign to force world leaders to take robust action to end Somali piracy.
28.	IHS Safety At Sea	The only magazine dedicated to safety at sea. Website registration is free. Attend our awards at http://linkd.in/AfNcfw
29.	David Stone	APPDS provides defence procurement solutions that comply with all relevant international and national regulations. A key partner in anti-piracy activities.
30.	Earnest One	Serving the US Coast Guard and private boaters since 1967
31.	Fairplay	Fairplay24 is the leading source for global maritime and shipping news and the online home of Fairplay magazine
32.	FindAMariner	Maritime Job Board and Professional Mariner Forum. Add your profile today!
33.	SinoShip	The global platform for Chinese shipping, SinoShip, is a hub for all things China maritime – whether it be hard copy, online, data or niche events.
34.	Eos Risk Management	Eos is a UK based Maritime Security Consultancy est 2006 providing Onboard Armed Security, Training & Consultancy to the Maritime and Offshore Industries
35.	Port Strategy	Port Strategy is the leading international port information resource for maritime executives
36.	EUNAVFOR	EU naval operation against piracy (EUNAVFOR Somalia - Operation ATALANTA)
37.	Amver	Global search and rescue system sponsored by the USCG. We use commercial ships to rescue people in distress at sea.
38.	Seafarers UK	Formally King Georges Fund for Sailors, the leading charity for your maritime sector supporting the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy & fishing fleets
39.	Panama Ship Reg.	Panama is an international maritime center due to its renown banking, financial and insurance system and of course Container Ships Transiting the Canal Locks.
40.	Matt Shaffer	Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Attorney, FELA Railroad Injury Lawyer. I handle maritime cases worldwide & FELA cases nationwide. I accept referrals. I like my iPad.