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.
Energy Transition: LNG Prices Plummet, Dual-fuel LNG Newbuilds Rise
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices…
Port of Detroit Unveils Plan to Decarbonize Operations
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on Monday revealed details of a program to…
Singapore Plans Big Build-up Of Methanol Bunker Supply
Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by
Consortium Forms North Pacific Green Corridor
Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe have announced the formation…
Singapore Marine Biofuel Premiums Drop Further on Soft Demand
Spot marine biofuel premiums have weakened further at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore…
New Study Offers Safety Recommendations for Green Shipping Corridors
A new report offers safety recommendations for ship owners and port authorities seeking…
New Tug Delivered to Mongla Port Authority
The Mongla Port Authority in Bangladesh has taken delivery of its new tug, M.T. Joymoni.The…
New Response Vessels Commissioned in Sydney
A pair of new response vessels has been commissioned in Sydney Harbour.The state-of-the-art vessels…
Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Also Involved in 2016 Antwerp Accident
The ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early on Tuesday was
Fortescue Conducts World's First Ammonia Bunker Trial in Singapore
Fortescue has conducted the world's first ammonia marine bunker operation in the port of Singapore…
Unidentified Gunmen Open Fire at Pakistan's Gwadar Port, Two Attackers Killed
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port authority complex in its…
RWE Joins Forces with Spanish Port to Create Floating Wind Hub
Germany's top utility RWE has signed a Letter of Support with the Port Authority…
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…
"Offshore" refers to the discovery and development of oil and gas resources which lie underwater. Usually the term refers to ocean-based oil extraction , though the term can also apply to drilling in lakes and inland seas. The remote locations…
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).
Marine salvage is the process of rescuing a ship, its cargo, or other property from peril. Salvage encompasses rescue towing, putting out fires, patching or repairing a ship, refloating a sunken or grounded vessel, moving a disabled vessel in order to clear navigation channels…
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.
