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.
AAPA Welcomes 2024-2025 Leadership
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today announced its newly elected…
Rooney Named 2025 Person of the Year by NYNJFFFBA
Bethann Rooney, Port Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has…
Singapore MPA and IRENA Collaborate on Energy Transition
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable…
Fire Breaks Out on Malta-Flagged Tanker Offshore Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported a fire on a Malta…
Shell's Singapore Pipeline Leak Contained
Major energy company Shell and Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority deployed clean…
MPA Issues Expression of Interest for Electric Patrol Craft
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued an Expression of Interest…
MPA Calls for Electric Patrol Craft Proposals
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest…
Singapore Tests Oil Spill Response Robot
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) led the 16th Joint Oil Spill Exercise…
Montreal Port Dockworkers Begin Overtime Strike
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have begun an overtime strike on Thursday morning…
Singapore Bunker Standards for Methanol, Ammonia to Come by 2025
New standards for bunkering methanol and ammonia will be developed by 2024 and 2025 respectively, th
Singapore Will Soon Require Digital Bunker Notes
Marine fuel suppliers at Singapore, world's largest bunker hub, will be required to provide digital
Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
Chelsea Pettengill has been selected to serve as interim Executive Director Maine…
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.
Blockchain technology, initially developed as the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is now making waves in the shipping industry. With its ability to provide secure, transparent, and tamper-proof records, blockchain is poised to revolutionize global supply chains, addressing some of the most persistent challenges in maritime logistics, including inefficiencies, fraud, and lack of transparency.
The maritime industry, a crucial pillar of global trade, has always grappled with the challenge of piracy. Over the past few decades, the nature of piracy has dramatically evolved, and new technologies have become a double-edged sword. On one hand, they offer improved safety and navigation capabilities; on the other, they provide pirates with unprecedented tools that enhance their capacity for disruption, theft, and violence. Let's delve into the growing threat of new technologies in maritime piracy and the implications for global maritime security.
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…
