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.
Singapore Opens 24/7 Maritime Cybersecurity Center
Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)…
Global Problem, Local Action: IMO/EU Initiative
A new IMO video puts the spotlight on how an IMO/EU initiative is helping cut maritime…
OP/ED: Is Short Sea shipping on the horizon along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway?
Are paradigms shifting on the increased role of inland waterways with respect to…
DNV GL, NTU Partner in 3D Printing
The global quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL and Nanyang Technological…
MPA Revokes Southernpec's Bunkering Licence
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the bunker craft operator…
Rotterdam, Guangzhou Ports Sign Sister Deal
The representatives of the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the port authority of…
First Ship from Antwerp to Açu
As BBC Amethyst anchored in Porto do Açu, Brazil, she becomes the first vessel to…
Marseille Fos Names MD
Former port of Le Havre managing director Hervé Martel has started work as interim…
Singapore Investigating Bunker Tampering
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is investigating bunker craft…
Record-Breaking Cargo Ship Visits JAXPORT
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), an international trade seaport on the St.
Singapore Mega Port on Track for 2021
Singapore on Tuesday said its plans to build the world's biggest container terminal…
Houston Widens Ship Channel
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has decided to accelerate widening…
A winch is a mechanism used to reel in, to let out, or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope, wire, or cable. Boats and ships make use of multiple winches to handle halyards, sheets, as well as anchor or mooring lines. The basic mechanism consists…
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…
Pods are devices which combine both propulsive and steering functions in one device. They are usually located below the stern of a ship, making use of the following internal components: a fix pitch propeller, shaft, thrust and support bearings…
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…
Maritime Security is a term which applies to a large variety of technology, devices, and operations both on deck and on shore. It can mean the simple measures used by boat owners and operators to protect individuals, vessels, and cargo from theft, sabotage, or piracy.
