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.
Shell Orders Fully Electric Ferries from Penguin in Singapore
Shell has awarded a contract to a Singapore-based firm Penguin International Limited…
House Transportation Committee Funds Key Great Lakes Projects
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday approved $1 billion for U.S.
SAAM Towage Tugs Initiates Ops in El Salvador
At a flagging ceremony held at the Port of Acajutla led by El Salvador’s Maritime Port Authority…
Pakistan Set to Remove Fuel from Stranded Cargo Ship
Pakistani port authorities plan to remove fuel from a merchant ship that ran aground…
Panama, China Renew Maritime Transport Agreement
The Panama Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama…
MSC to Resume Cruise Activities in Valencia with Arrival of 'MSC Grandiosa'
The MSC Grandiosa cruise ship is set to dock at the cruise pier of the Port of Valencia…
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Sees Surge in Construction Material Shipments
U.S. Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway have experienced a rise in cargo…
South Korea's Container Squeeze Throws Exporters into Costly Gridlock
Unable to get a slot on a container vessel, Lee Sang-hoon is considering using fishing…
Tug Operates Under Remote Control in Singapore
A tugboat in the busy Port of Singapore has become the first in South Asia to operate…
Multimission Vessels: Interest Across All Sectors
The development and construction of multimission vessels (MMVs) remains active across…
Sri Lankan Fishermen 'Helpless' After Ship Sinking Leads to Fishing Ban
Sri Lankan fishermen say they feel helpless after a cargo ship carrying tonnes of…
Singapore Authorities Investigate Stricken Cargo Ship off Sri Lanka
Singapore authorities said that they have started their own investigation into a stricken cargo ship
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…
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).
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…
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…
