Do you know why the left and right side of a vessel is called port and starboard? Do you know the reason for the origin of these terms and their significance? Find out in the article inside.
What are Deep Water Ports?
Several ports around the world are inaccessible by big ships because of the draft problem. A deep water port is type of port which allows access to large and heavily loaded vessels. Know more about deep water ports inside the article.
Real Life Accident: Vessel Beached Instead Of Berthed
A vessel ran aground in shallow waters while berthing. A tug had to be promptly called and with the rising tide the vessel was quickly re-floated and properly berthed.
A Detailed Explanation of How a Ship is Manoeuvered to a Port
Manoeuvring is done in a ships voyage when ship enters or exits traffic zones or crosses canals or when it is steer for berthing in a jetty or berth of a port
Port Canaveral Reports Record Breaking Year And Historic Highs In Operating Businesses
Port surpasses $103M in total revenues, reaching historic milestones for cargo tonnage and cruise ship passengers in FY ‘18.
Marine Terminals : Providing Utility with a Difference
Marine terminal is a part of the port where goods and cargo is loaded and unloaded in a ship.Marine terminals is an important cargo aspect necessity of a vessel
Stena Line Ports Invests £4M In Holyhead Port Upgrades
STENA Line Ports is investing more than £4m in upgrades to improve infrastructure at the Port of Holyhead after recording a record year for freight growth.
Alabama State Port Authority And APM Terminals Growth Drive Continued Investment At The Port Of Mobile
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals boards of directors in separate actions have approved a $49.5 million expansion of the container facility at the Port of Mobile. The Port Authority and APM Terminals jointly will deliver a Phase 3 expansion that includes a dock extension and an additional 20 acres of improved yard to maintain excess capacity to accommodate new business opportunities.
The Cruise Capital Of The World Kicks Off The Start Of The 2017-18 Cruise Season With An Estimated 35,000 Passengers
MIAMI (December 21, 2017) — PortMiami is kicking of the 2017-2018 cruise season welcoming an estimated 35,000 cruise passengers on Friday, December 22, 2017.