For more than a century, the oceans have echoed with the steady thunder of diesel engines—vast mechanical hearts pushing metal leviathans across the world’s trade lanes. The age of sail was long considered a romantic relic, beautiful but obsolete, an artifact preserved in museums and postcards. Yet beneath the growing weight of climate commitments and rising fuel costs, the maritime world has begun to rediscover a truth it once knew intimately: «The wind never left. We simply stopped listening».

When we talk about the United States of America, the first thing that comes to mind is a superpower, a giant economy, and a powerful navy. But ask yourself a simple question: how is the US doing in terms of its merchant fleet? — and the picture suddenly becomes much less impressive.

When people speak about the world’s oldest sports, archery enthusiasts and wrestling fans often jump into the debate. Indeed, the bow has accompanied humanity for thousands of years — first in hunting, and later in peaceful competitions. But the Chinese confidently counter: “Archery? The real ancient sport was born here — and it is called dragon boat racing.”

A quarter of a century ago, the majestic cruise liner known as MV Victoria sailed the world’s oceans, delighting tourists and travelers with an atmosphere of luxury and comfort. Built in 1953 and becoming one of the symbols of the golden era of ocean voyages, the liner seemed eternal — until progress and the rise of modern giants of the seas pushed it into obscurity. The grand Queen Mary 2 and other 300-meter leviathans made Victoria look almost comical by comparison. It appeared that the ship’s story was approaching its end. But fate had other plans.

Timber carriers are specialized cargo vessels designed to transport forest products such as logs, wood chips, and pulp. They typically feature high cargo capacity and dedicated handling equipment for loading and unloading timber materials.

These ships play a vital role in the forestry industry, ensuring efficient transportation of wood from logging sites to processing facilities or export terminals. Many timber carriers are equipped with cranes or specialized cargo-handling systems to manage and secure large volumes of lumber.

Pop the hood of a carand the engine sits there, neat and accessible, weighing just a few hundredkilos. Now imagine a monster more than 160 tons in weight — a machine somassive its parts couldn’t possibly squeeze through the largest hatch of avessel. And yet, there it is, installed deep inside the steel belly of a ship,ready to drive it across oceans. How does such a miracle of engineering happen?

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has recently taken a significant step in enhancing its maritime warfare capabilities by integrating an electromagnetic railgun onto its experimental platform, JS Asuka (ASE-6102). This advancement reflects a notable achievement in Japan’s pursuit of next-generation defense systems.

The container ship CMA CGM Jacques Saade is a vessel built for the French company CMA CGM. It is named after the founder of the company, Jacques Saade. CMA CGM Jacques Saade was launched in September 2019 and became the first ship in the «Gas4Sea» series of container ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Alaska is one of the most unforgiving and awe-inspiring regions on the planet. Here, arctic temperatures, storm-force winds, deadly waves, and ice-laden currents reign supreme. Working in such an environment means risking your life every single day. In this hostile setting, ships are not just tools—they are lifelines. Massive machines, specifically engineered for extreme climates, become an essential part of humanity’s battle against nature. For nearly a century, Foss Maritime has successfully operated in Alaska’s most extreme conditions, providing Arctic-class ocean towing services across some of the world’s most dangerous waters.

Swedish armed systems have always been known for their quality and precision. The latest innovation in naval weaponry is the universal artillery system of a new generation, which, as claimed, is free from the drawbacks of its predecessors.

October 1986. Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy observation center specialists detected the echo of a powerful explosion. The coordinates pointed to a Soviet submarine patrolling in the area.

The creators of cruise liners constantly strive to do something new to enhance passengers' enjoyment of their journey. Magnificent Italian designers and constructors from MSC Cruises have created many impressive elements of the floating luxury hotel «MSC Orchestra.» Let's visit the pristine liner and discover the world of luxurious cruises.

The North Sea poses a constant and serious threat to the Netherlands, where nearly half of the country lies below sea level. As winter storms approach, one pressing question arises: can the Netherlands withstand nature’s fury?

One of the key tools in the nation’s defense is the SHOREWAY trailing suction hopper dredger — a unique vessel capable of creating new beaches, reinforcing dunes, and expanding the coastline in critical areas.

The Sea Cloud Spirit is a one-of-a-kind cruise ship and the third ship to the fleet of luxury sailing vessels operator Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH. The three-masted full-rigged ship of the Hamburg-based shipping company Sea Cloud Cruises follows the example of its two elegant sisters, the Sea Cloud and the Sea Cloud 2, in combining traditional rigging with 21st century comfort.

Thanks to literature and films, Caribbean pirates are depicted either as mythical and fearless heroes or as malicious cutthroats cursing their way through children's imagination. However, pirates were real people who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries, raiding trading ships transporting goods across the Caribbean from the New World colonies. Legends of their misdeeds have long outlived them.

The development of offshore wind energy has led to the emergence of entirely new types of vessels: self-elevating vessels or vessels for servicing and constructing offshore installations. However, Dutch shipbuilders decided to combine several functions on one platform, creating another class of vessels.

USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) is the second ship of the Blue Ridge-class command ships and far more than just a vessel — it is a floating command center designed to direct the largest naval operations conducted by the United States and NATO. Named after the highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney in California, the ship has become a symbol of America’s technological leadership and strategic presence at sea.

Fleet Cleaner ROVs have been developed to assist in various maritime activities, including oil spill response operations. They are designed to clean the hulls of ships and other vessels, removing marine organisms such as barnacles and algae that can accumulate over time. By maintaining clean hulls, these systems help improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

In the face of intense competition in the oil and gas industry, several companies are vying for new business development opportunities. It might seem that there's little left to innovate in this field.

The Scottish coastal waters hold many stories, but one of them, which occurred in the early 20th century, has yet to find a logical conclusion.