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.
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
Singapore Marks first STS Bunkering of an LNG-fuelled Oil Tanker
The bunkering operation was carried out by FueLNG Bellina, Singapore’s first Liquefied…
Canadian Government Ends Montreal Port Strike
Striking dockworkers at Canada's second-biggest port will gradually return to work on Saturday…
Mexican Yard Services US-sanctioned Tankers that Carry Venezuelan Oil
Three Cuban-flagged tankers that are under U.S. sanctions for transporting Venezuelan…
Port of Gulfport Names Nass CEO
The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) Board of Commissioners has named Jon…
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…
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.
Navigation, derived from the Latin words "navis" (meaning "ship") and "agere" (meaning "to drive") is the process of accurately determining the position and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle along a desired course. This is accomplished…
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).
Maritime Security is a term which applies to a large variety of technology, devices, and operations both on deck and on shore. It can mean the simple measures used by boat owners and operators to protect individuals, vessels, and cargo from theft, sabotage, or piracy.
