China’s new jack-up barges may transform a Taiwan invasion scenario by enabling rapid over-the-shore military logistics.

Not long ago, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of a ‘golden fleet’ that would surpass all others in terms of power. However, global trends in shipbuilding show another side of development that is not related to traditional types of ships.

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 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 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.

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.

The salvage of the nuclear submarine Kursk was the most labour-intensive and complex operation in the history of ship rescue. The submarine lay at the bottom of the icy Arctic Sea for a whole year before a brave team of Dutch engineers raised the wreckage of the cruiser and the bodies of the dead submariners were finally returned to their homeland.

American warships will soon be equipped with a standard 4G connection.

The world-famous Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Corporation in November this year presented its unique development — the newest propeller, which allows to significantly increase the productivity.

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems recently unveiled its next model of the MaK M46DF serial engine for commercial vessels.

The ocean is the largest and most alien habitat, there lies enormous power and overwhelming pressure. Until recently, mankind was denied access to this part of the planet. Studies of the underwater world have become possible due to modern underwater vehicles.

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.

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’.