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.
ABB to Power South Korea’s First Domestic Zero-emissions Ferry
ABB said it has secured a contract with Haemin Heavy Industries shipyard to provide…
Singapore Prioritizes Vaccinations to Frontline Maritime Workers
More than 10,000 frontline maritime personnel to receive COVID-19 vaccinations by…
Ireland: Large Fire at Port of Cork Under Control
Firefighters have brought a large fire at the southern Irish port of Cork under control…
DP World to Build $1.1B Deep-water Port in Senegal
Global port operator DP World has signed agreements with the government of Senegal to develop a deep
European Commission to Co-Finance Port of Algeciras LNG-Bunkering Vessel
The European Commission will co-finance the construction of the first vessel to be…
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Acquires Duluth Lake Port dock
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority last week finalized acquisition of the Duluth Lake…
Port of Gdynia Seeking Partner for Outer Port Development Project
The Port of Gdynia Authority (PGA) in Poland has recently launched a formal procedure…
Rare US Soybean Cargo Unloaded at Brazils Paranaguá Port
A ship carrying 30,500 tonnes of U.S. soybeans was unloading its rare cargo on Friday…
Greece Gets Strong Interest for Igoumenitsa Port
Greece on Friday received nine non-binding bids for a 67% stake in Igoumenitsa port, its privatizati
Singapore Seeking LNG Bunker Suppliers
Singapore is looking to add liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker suppliers amid increasing…
Search Called Off for Overboard Mariner in the Port of Savannah
The U.S. Coast Guard said it has suspended its search Tuesday evening for a containership…
Port of Virginia Names Edwards CEO
The Virginia Port Authority Board (VPA) of Commissioners today introduced Stephen…
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 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.
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…
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.
