'Boomin' Beaver' Is The Smallest Active-Duty US Navy Vessel, And It's Adorable
When you think of the navy, you tend to think of carriers and destroyers, but this tiny little vessel is the naval stalwart that will melt your heart.
Read MoreWhen you think of the navy, you tend to think of carriers and destroyers, but this tiny little vessel is the naval stalwart that will melt your heart.
Read MoreOver the last decade, the U.S. Navy has spent $3.4 billion on attack submarines waiting for maintenance, sometimes for years at a stretch.
Read MoreIt's the ship equivalent of being bleary-eyed and unshaven, it's still perfectly capable of doing its job; it just looks like it needs a shower.
Read MoreA ship that had settled on the seafloor over 2½ centuries earlier suddenly came into view, and the consortium building a nearby pipeline was on the hook.
Read MoreObviously, it would be a dream for shippers to avoid the auctions, the locks and Panama entirely.
Read MoreIt's not a route for the faint of heart.
Read MoreSailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have been enduring for a record-setting 250 days at sea
Read MoreThe USS Abraham Lincoln has spent a record-setting time at sea, going over 250 days without going into port, straining the mental health of those onboard.
Read MoreExperienced boaters follow a simple rule before heading out, helping them stay prepared and avoid serious problems when conditions or plans change.
Read MoreFor those of us who want the chaotic freedom of an airborne 8,000-pound aquatic mammal, a California company has just the thing to make that dream a reality.
Read MoreThe"Electronic Dolphin," is a the minibot created by engineers at RMIT University to help clean up oil spills in a more effective and eco-conscious way.
Read MoreSee what happens when engineers pack extreme horsepower into a lightweight catamaran hull to achieve unmatched nautical velocity.
Read MoreBoats engines are made to run in the water, which acts as their coolant. But you can test a boat motor on dry land with a simple piece of equipment.
Read MoreIt was originally built for a marketing stunt many decades ago, effectively abandoned at some point, discovered, and then restored.
Read MoreConcrete ships sound like a bad idea, but Archimedes' Principle proves otherwise. Here is why engineers turned to this material during wartime crises.
Read MoreThis form of blockade running, transferring oil directly from smuggler ships to bigger boats, has long been in use by nations that need to evade U.S. sanctions.
Read MorePerhaps the biggest issue, though, will be a race for nearby ports at which ships can be inspected and cleaned.
Read MoreThe 1,000 rule for boat motors is a helpful guideline when making a buying decision, but it can't tell the whole story. Learn why service and use matter too.
Read MoreZuckerberg's $300 million yacht cost more than a year of employment for every person in the Seattle area that Meta just laid off.
Read MoreA 70-year-old Dutch man died on the Hondius on April 11. Things would quickly escalate into a public health matter.
Read MoreTrying to find another mega-wealthy person who wants a second-hand ship you can't even park in the best party spots in truly a top .01% problem.
Read MoreHow much would you pay to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical tragedy?
Read MoreCruise ships make use of a wide array of diesel engines. It might seem like overkill, but their presence is quite important for crew and passengers alike.
Read MoreThe incident highlights how reliance on a single system could threaten our military capabilities, especially when that system could be shut down by Elon Musk.
Read MoreAround 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.
Read MoreYou've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?
Read MoreJet drive and sterndrive engines differ in more than just how they're propelled. Each has strengths and weaknesses that make it better for specific scenarios.
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