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.
Port Police Regulation in Force in Antwerp
The modification of the Municipal Port Police Regulation, the Port Instructions and…
Rotterdam Port CFO Paul Smits Leaves
Paul Smits, Chief Financial Officer of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, will be leaving…
Port Panama City Update
In the wake of hurricane Michael, Port Panama City Director Wayne Stubbs issued the…
Singapore Funds Green Marine Fuel Program
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has allocated about USD 3.64 million…
Babcock Wins Newcastle Helicopter Marine Pilot Contract
Babcock Australasia announced it has been awarded a further contract for helicopter…
Antwerp Port-Europe Traffic Up
Traffic flows between the Belgian port of Antwerp and the hinterland market in Hungary…
Singapore's Port Authority Investing in LNG Bunkering
Singapore's port authority has so far invested S$26 million ($19 million) into developing cleaner-bu
New Tug for Shoreham Port Authority
A new 16-meter harbor tug has completed its delivery voyage from Macduff Shipyards…
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Holds Ferry Emergency Drill
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) conducted a ferry emergency exercise…
ABS to Class Singapore's First LNG Bunker Barge
Singapore’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barge scheduled to begin construction…
Seven Major Ports Join Climate Action Program
Seven ports have now elevated the Paris Agreement Climate Goal to the top of their…
Mol Chemical Tankers, SEA-Invest to Build Tank Storage Farm
The Japanese group MOL Chemical Tankers is coming to the port of Antwerp. Together…
Sonar is a technique that uses sound to navigate, communicate with or detect other vessels, and to observe the distance and velocity of underwater objects. The acoustic frequencies used vary from extremely low (infrasonic) to very high (ultrasonic).
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 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.
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…
