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.
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
Fortescue Conducts World's First Ammonia Bunker Trial in Singapore
Fortescue has conducted the world's first ammonia marine bunker operation in the port of Singapore…
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…
RWE Joins Forces with Spanish Port to Create Floating Wind Hub
Germany's top utility RWE has signed a Letter of Support with the Port Authority…
Cargo Ship Sinks Near Vietnam, All Crewmembers Rescued
A Vietnam-registered cargo vessel sank in about 380 nautical miles east of Vung Tau…
Singapore and Australia Formalize Corridor Collaboration
Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally…
Mauritius Allows Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship to Dock After No Trace of Cholera Found
Mauritius will allow a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to dock after…
Herculaneum Port Site Cleared for Redevelopment as Intermodal Hub
A 300-acre property along the Mississippi River in Herculaneum, Missouri recently…
Mauritius Stops Norwegian Cruise Line Ship from Docking, Cites Health Risk
Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking…
Brazil's Paranagua Port Resumes Operations After Fire
An important export terminal for agricultural commodities at the Paranagua port in…
Navigation, derived from the Latin words "navis" (meaning "ship") and "agere" (meaning "to drive") is the process of accurately determining the position and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle along a desired course. This is accomplished…
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…
Contracts between vessel owners and charterers concerning the water transportation of goods are technically known in admiralty law as "contracts of affreightment". The charterer agrees to pay a freight charge for cargo space. The voyage, amount of cargo space…
Electronic devices classed for use in the marine environment. All electronics used onboard must be designed to fit in the small confines of a bridge and can come in contact with salt water, so they are made to be very water resistant or waterproof.
Modern pipelines are installed with and other control devices (pumps and valves) to efficiently move liquids, gases, slurries (solid particulates in liquid suspension) and even solids. Pipelines usually consist of welded sections of metal pipe…