Why do only a handful of nations truly dominate the oceans? This in-depth guide explains what a blue-water navy is, how it differs from green- and brown-water fleets, and why aircraft carriers, submarines, and maritime logistics define global power in the 21st century.

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.

As history shows, superior weaponry significantly increases the chances of victory. In the modern naval battlespace, a powerful and precise strike can end a conflict before the enemy even realizes it has begun.

In the shipping industry, there are 67 shipping companies operating container ships. However, about 90% of the total fleet of these vessels is controlled by only the seven largest corporations.

For centuries, the ocean has been and remains the only reliable route for transporting goods and cargo around the world. Although humans have learned to sail with the tide, they have never managed to conquer the ocean — powerful storms continue to destroy huge and technologically complex sea vessels.

Accuracy has always been a primary goal for weapons designers, but only now, in the era of high-tech warfare, have weapon systems achieved revolutionary precision. This publication focuses on an unusually complex weapon system that combines sniper-level accuracy with devastating power. It is the ideal weapon for naval forces.

It's good when a person has a goal and is obsessed with it throughout their life. Such is Martin Beyerly, a treasure hunter who has devoted his entire life to searching for jewels from the sunken liner RMS Republic.

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.