Port Authority
A port authority operates ports and other transportation infrastructure for a special-purpose district. Whether operated directly by the government or in cooperation with government agencies, North American port authorities are public entities and are governed by a board or commission. Most port authorities are financially autonomous. Port districts may also operate shipping terminals, airports, railroads, and irrigation facilities. The port authority often owns land, dictates fees, and collects taxes.
Worker Dies in Accident at Peru's Chancay Megaport Project
Hong Kong-based Cosco Shipping Ports said on Saturday that a worker died in an early…
Kongsberg Thrusters for Six Tunisian PA Tugs
Kongsberg Maritime won a contract to supply azimuth thrusters to Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine…
Energy Transition: LNG Prices Plummet, Dual-fuel LNG Newbuilds Rise
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices…
Port of Detroit Unveils Plan to Decarbonize Operations
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on Monday revealed details of a program to…
Singapore Plans Big Build-up Of Methanol Bunker Supply
Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by
Consortium Forms North Pacific Green Corridor
Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe have announced the formation…
Singapore Marine Biofuel Premiums Drop Further on Soft Demand
Spot marine biofuel premiums have weakened further at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore…
New Study Offers Safety Recommendations for Green Shipping Corridors
A new report offers safety recommendations for ship owners and port authorities seeking…
New Tug Delivered to Mongla Port Authority
The Mongla Port Authority in Bangladesh has taken delivery of its new tug, M.T. Joymoni.The…
New Response Vessels Commissioned in Sydney
A pair of new response vessels has been commissioned in Sydney Harbour.The state-of-the-art vessels…
Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Also Involved in 2016 Antwerp Accident
The ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early on Tuesday was
Unidentified Gunmen Open Fire at Pakistan's Gwadar Port, Two Attackers Killed
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port authority complex in its…
"Offshore" refers to the discovery and development of oil and gas resources which lie underwater. Usually the term refers to ocean-based oil extraction , though the term can also apply to drilling in lakes and inland seas. The remote locations…
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships, which takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, are workers which specialize in vessel construction and repair. The construction of boats is called boat building.
All ships need maintenance and repairs. Many repair and maintanance operations can be performed at sea or by the crew in port. Complicated or large-scale repairs might require the ship to be removed from commercial operation. Classification…
All nations require certain standards be met by ships and other marine structures which fly their flag. A classification society, or "Class", is a non-governmental regulatory association which regulates construction of vessels and offshore structures in the maritime industry.
A ship simulator is an advanced training device; an electronic or mechanical system used to expose vessel operators and crew members to typical shipboard conditions and systems. Simulation training is not a substitute for the experience of training on an actual vessel…
