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.
Wärtsilä Simulators for New Portuguese Facility
Wärtsilä has supplied simulators aimed to provide realistic hands-on training at…
Ports Asks EU to Focus on Port Economy
Antwerp and Rotterdam Port Authorities asked new European Commission (EC) and Parliament…
Mobile Shore-based Power Pilot Announced
Five participants will be taking part in a pilot project in Port of Rotterdam Authority…
Hill International to Develop Thessaloniki Port
A consortium led by Hill International has won a contract from Thessaloniki Port…
Rotterdam Port to Host WPCAP
The first World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) congress will take place in Rotterdam next May.
Sri Lanks Invest $190mln on ECT Terminal
Sri Lanks will invest a sum of US$ 190 million to installs gantry cairns and also…
China, Singapore Pact on Electronic Certificates in Shipping
China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore…
Keppel On Track to Deliver Dual-Fuel Bunker Tanker
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has said the company is on track to deliver…
NYK Celebrates O3 Challenge
The “Ocean of Opportunities Challenge” (O3 Challenge), a worldwide contest aimed…
Marseille Fos to be 1st Electric Port in Med
The the main trade seaport of France, the Port of Marseille Fos has unveiled a new…
Singapore: Drill on Ferry Safety
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) held a ferry emergency exercise…
Singapore Improves Maritime Safety
The number of major incidents in the Port of Singapore has dropped over the last 10 years…
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…
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.
Naval architecture is the field of engineering which deals with the design, construction and repair of ships, boats, and other marine vehicles. Ship and vessel design relies on many of the same technologies and engineering expertise found on shore…
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…
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.
