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.
Singapore, Norway Launch Call for Green Shipping Research Grants
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Research Council of Norway…
Black Sea Shipping Faces Insurance Squeeze as Constanta Port Stays Resilient
Shipping through Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta was stable and grain exports…
Port Innovation Congress Draws Record Attendees to Valencia
The fourth edition of the Port Entrepreneurship International Congress (PEIC) concluded in Valencia…
Dredging is Building the Next Generation of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Ports
The United States’ Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions have good dredging stories to tell.
Singapore Conducts Oil Spill Response Drill
Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia conducted a ground deployment exercise (GDX) under…
Two Singapore-Flagged Container Ships Struck in Hormuz, One Sinks
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said two Singapore-registered container vessels w
Most Efficient Inland Port System Named
The St. Louis Metro Port system remains the nation’s most efficient inland port system…
Partnership Aims to Advance Bio-LNG as Marine Fuel
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), CMA CGM Group and Singapore LNG…
Singapore Ship Registry Marks 60 Years, Plans Digital Upgrade
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is marking its 60th anniversary with plans…
SSE Picks Montrose Port for 1.4GW Scottish Offshore Wind Farm Ops Base
SSE has selected Montrose Port as the preferred operations and maintenance base for…
Indonesia Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 71
The death toll from an Indonesian ship that capsized more than two weeks ago rose to 71on Monday…
Walter Dinicola Named WEDA President
Anchor QEA Principal Walter Dinicola, PE, F.ASCE, was named president of the Western…
Cutting-Edge Electric Propulsion for Container ShipsHD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries received Approval in Principle (AIP) from ABS for a concept design of a 16,000 TEU container ship featuring an electric propulsion system.
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…
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships, which takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, are workers which specialize in vessel construction and repair. The construction of boats is called boat building.
The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to reduce its environmental impact and comply with increasingly stringent regulations on emissions. One of the most promising avenues for achieving these goals is the adoption of alternative fuels in marine propulsion systems. These fuels, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, hydrogen, and ammonia, offer various benefits and challenges that are reshaping the future of marine propulsion. This article provides a technical overview of the key alternative fuels currently being explored and their implications for the maritime industry.
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…
