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 of Corpus Christi: Deep Water and Big Energy
Drive into Corpus Christi and you can feel the paradox that defines many port cities…
IRPT Announces New Great Lakes Basin Directors
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) has announced the election of two industry…
Car Carrier Elder Leader Trials Autonomous Nav System
NYK-operated car carrier Elder Leader, which is equipped with an autonomous navigation system…
World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port
The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced the successful completion of the world’s…
Singapore MPA Renews Partnership with Shanghai Maritime University
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shanghai Maritime University…
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study Launched in Singapore
ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S), SeaTech Solutions International (S), and VINSSEN…
MPA, PSA Singapore Invite Proposals for Autonomous Container Feeder Vessel Solutions
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and PSA Singapore (PSA) have launched…
Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach Renew Green Corridor Agreement
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach…
Zinus to Support New London State Pier Shore Power Project
Zinus Power LLC has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Connecticut…
Singapore: Container Ship Fire Extinguished
A fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel Ever…
Port Authority of Puerto Quetzal to Receive Damen ASD Tug 2312
Damen Shipyards Group client Arrendadora Continental has been awarded a contract…
Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks
Russian oil producers have warned buyers they could declare force majeure on supplies from major Bal
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…
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…
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…
The maritime industry is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation with the advent of autonomous ships. These vessels, capable of operating without human intervention, represent a significant leap forward in technology, promising to reshape the future of global shipping. Autonomous ships, also known as unmanned vessels, are designed to navigate and perform various operational tasks using advanced sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and communication systems. This innovation is set to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the maritime sector.
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…
