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 March Marine Fuel Sales Recover After February Low
Marine fuel sales in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, improved in March…
Moored Dredger Sinks off Singapore, No Casualties Reported
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported that a moored Belize…
Oil Leak at Malaysian Terminal Contained as Clean-Up Op Begins
The Johor Port Authority has informed the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore…
MPA, Dalian Maritime University Renew Partnership
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Dalian Maritime University…
Wilhelmsen Port Services, Yinson GreenTech & R W Marine Services Sign MOU
Wilhelmsen Port Services has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yinson…
Singapore Launches World-First in Cybersecurity Training
New MariOT testbed aims to strengthen shipboard cybersecurity, train next-gen maritime…
Singapore and India Partner on Maritime Digitalization and Decarbonization
Singapore and India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on maritime…
Singapore Marine Fuel Sales Drop
Singapore marine fuel sales fell to their lowest in 20 months in February, official…
Singapore Sets New Standard for Methanol Bunkering
Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub for ships, has launched a new standard for methanol bunker
B30 Marine Fuel Tanker Transport OKd in Singapore
Licensed bunker tankers operating in the Singapore port will be allowed to carry and deliver up to 3
Steelpaint Inks Deal to Refurbish Emden Lock
Emden’s Great Sea Lock (Große Seeschleuse) is to be protected from corrosion with…
Chemical Tanker Boarded in Singapore Strait
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported an unauthorized boarding…
Maritime piracy in Southeast Asia has been a persistent and complex issue with deep historical roots and contemporary relevance. This region, characterized by its extensive coastal areas, strategic maritime routes, and bustling trade activities, has frequently been targeted by pirates. The issue of piracy in Southeast Asia presents economic, security, and governance challenges that require regional cooperation and coordinated efforts.
Drug smuggling has long been a lucrative enterprise for criminal organizations worldwide. With the increasing sophistication of law enforcement agencies and border controls, smugglers are continuously adapting their methods. One of the most challenging trends to combat is the use of ships and submarines to transport illicit drugs across international waters. This article explores the methods, routes, and challenges associated with maritime drug smuggling.
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.
Contracts between vessel owners and charterers concerning the water transportation of goods are technically known in admiralty law as "contracts of affreightment". The charterer agrees to pay a freight charge for cargo space. The voyage, amount of cargo space…
"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…
