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…
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 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…
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…
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…
