Beyond the horizon: when ship design defies reality (Part 2)

Dive into the world of avant-garde naval architecture. This article explores why some of the world’s most bizarre-looking vessels were built, proving that in shipbuilding, form doesn’t just follow function—it redefines it.

Beyond the horizon: when ship design defies reality (Part 1)

Dive into the world of avant-garde naval architecture. This article explores why some of the world’s most bizarre-looking vessels were built, proving that in shipbuilding, form doesn’t just follow function—it redefines it.

ZHI XIAN ZHI XING: the giant that moves the impossible

Why do some industrial projects succeed while others stall for years? The answer often lies not on land — but at sea. This article explains how the heavy lift vessel ZHI XIAN ZHI XING makes the transport of oversized cargo possible and why such ships are vital to modern shipbuilding, offshore energy, and global maritime logistics.

Fertiliser carrier ships: purpose, design and operational features

Maritime transport plays a crucial role in the global fertiliser supply chain. To handle these sensitive cargoes, the shipping industry relies on fertiliser carrier ships, which are specifically designed to meet the physical and chemical requirements of mineral fertilisers.

This article explains what fertiliser carriers are, how they differ from standard bulk carriers, and where they are commonly used.

CHL Progressor and CHL Innovator are the most unique ships in the world

A ship captain I know, by the way, whom I interviewed, told me there's a very rare type of vessel in the world that few people know about. I promised to write about it.

Garinko 2: the icebreaker that sails through frozen seas

Discover how the Japanese screw-driven icebreaker Garinko 2 turns the drifting ice of the Sea of Okhotsk into a spectacular tourist adventure. This article explains how Archimedean screw propulsion works, why this vessel is unique among icebreakers, and what makes drift ice cruises near Hokkaido so extraordinary.

The sphere of efficiency: how Japan reimagined the ship’s bow

Traditional ships are pointed, but these Japanese marvels are rounded. Explore the radical engineering behind the «Natori» and «City of St. Petersburg»—vessels that use semi-spherical bows to cheat the wind and slash fuel costs.

Youtuber captures video of pursuit ships

Recently, people are just going crazy in search of new stories for their channels on YouTube. Some manage to find very original solutions.

The ocean’s iron predator: inside the gigantic "claw" ship VB10000

Explore the engineering brilliance of the VB10000, a vessel designed to lift thousands of tons from the ocean floor. Learn how this «mechanical claw» is revolutionizing the decommissioning of oil platforms and keeping our oceans clean.

The Ship That Sinks on Purpose: The Architectural Defiance of R.P. FLIP

Discover the engineering marvel that spends its life transitioning between a horizontal ship and a vertical skyscraper. This article explores how the R.P. FLIP revolutionized underwater acoustics and why it remains the most stable research platform ever built.

The Invisible Revolution: Why S.W.A.T.H. Vessels Are Defying the Laws of the Ocean

Dive into the world of Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (S.W.A.T.H.) technology to understand how these «floating miracles» provide unmatched stability, stealth, and comfort in the harshest sea conditions.

The most stable ship in the world Kilo Moana

Everyone who has ever sailed during a storm has dreamed of a vessel like the Kilo Moana, a new type of sea-going ship that stands on the water like a rock even in the strongest storms. The vessel is built using Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (S.W.A.T.H.) technology, which means ‘a twin-hull vessel with a small waterline area’.