Battleships of the «Iowa» class are considered the most advanced ships in the history of shipbuilding. It was during their creation that designers and engineers managed to achieve the maximum combination of all the key combat characteristics: armament, speed, and defense.

Discover the hidden giants of the sea that make the global internet possible. From 19th-century steamships to futuristic submarine cable-layers.

«Stella Deneb» is the world's largest livestock carrier. In 2005, the ship was still called «Deneb Prima,» but in March 2006, the vessel obtained a new owner, the company «Siba Ships.»

Discover the epic journey of the Yermak, the world's first true polar icebreaker. From Admiral Makarov’s vision to heroic Arctic rescues and wartime bravery.

The round-the-world regatta Volvo Ocean Race is both a world sport competition and an incredible adventure. While solemn events take place on the beach, dramas are played out on the sea, requiring extraordinary endurance from the person.

Discover the I-400 class, the world's first underwater aircraft carriers. Explore the engineering of the Seiran bomber and the audacious plan to strike the Panama Canal from the deep.

Dive into the history of the Yushio-class SSK, the teardrop-hulled titans that defined Japan’s Cold War naval strategy. Discover their engineering secrets, weaponry, and lasting impact on the JMSDF.

Discover the engineering marvel and Cold War mystery of the Project 941 Akula. From Olympic-sized pools to 50,000 tons of steel, learn why this giant still haunts naval history.

Discover the engineering marvel of the Ohio-class SSBN. From its role in «Crimson Tide» to its 24-missile payload, learn how these stealthy giants define global nuclear deterrence.

Discover the incredible story of the SS Great Eastern — Brunel's «Crystal Palace of the Sea» that revolutionized shipbuilding and laid the first transatlantic cable.

Discover the Cavour (C 550), Italy’s state-of-the-art flagship. Explore its unique hybrid design, F-35 integration, and why it is the most versatile carrier in Europe.

Explore the tragic majesty of the SS Normandie—the fastest, most luxurious French liner ever built. A story of engineering genius, speed records, and a fiery end.

The newest passenger liner Eurodam, owned by the world famous cruise company Holland America Line, a division of the Carnival corporation founded in 1873, went on its first sea cruise.

Unlock the secret language of the sea. From Admiral Makarov’s semaphore to the International Code of Signals, discover how sailors communicate across the horizon.

Explore the evolution of maritime piracy from the Malacca Strait to the shores of Somalia. This article analyzes the technical, political, and economic drivers behind modern sea raiding and why traditional naval power struggles to contain an asymmetric threat.

How many ships from the First World War and other wars of the early 20th century remain? Very few.

A warship with a tragic fate, so to speak: it was never destined to take part in the fighting during the Second World War – fortunately for all those involved.

The US military will spend $208 million on an LCS (Littoral Combat Ship) class combat trimaran, a warship designed for operations in coastal waters. The vessel will be adapted to perform a wide variety of combat tasks: detecting and destroying mines, fighting enemy submarines and surface ships, and supporting amphibious assaults — all depending on the modules connected.

The Project 1143.5 heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser Varyag became one of the most dramatic warship transformations of the late 20th century. Laid down in the USSR, transferred to Ukraine, sold to China, and later commissioned as Liaoning, the vessel symbolizes geopolitical shifts and the evolution of modern naval power.

Oil has long become the most sensitive nerve of the global industry. Often, «black gold» is most profitably transported by water, rather than by land. The route taken by vessels of this type is called the «oil route.» As early as the 19th century, when coal was the primary raw material, crude oil was transported in wooden and zinc barrels in the holds of specialized sailing ships designed for oil transportation.