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Hantavirus Outbreak On Luxury Antarctic Cruise Kills 3, Strands Nearly 150 Without Aid

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:15 +0000

A 70-year-old Dutch man died on the Hondius on April 11. Things would quickly escalate into a public health matter.

Bezos Is Ditching His Record-Breaking Mega Yacht Because It's Just Too Big

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:07 +0000

Trying 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.

Titanic Life Jacket Sells For Over $900,000 At Auction

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0000

How much would you pay to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical tragedy?

The Strategy Behind Cruise Ships' Multiple Diesel Engines Is Unexpectedly Fascinating

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Cruise 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.

Global Starlink Outage Tanked U.S. Navy Drone Boat Test

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0000

The incident highlights how reliance on a single system could threaten our military capabilities, especially when that system could be shut down by Elon Musk.

U.S.-Iran War Is Stranding Sailors In The Strait Of Hormuz

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:42 +0000

Around 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.

Why Do Most Cruise Ships Have Diesel Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

You'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?

What Are The Biggest Differences Between Jet Drive And Sterndrive Boat Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Jet 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.

Naval Officer Leaks Aircraft Carrier Location On Strava With Deck Runs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:07:51 +0000

The 4.5-mile run around one of the carrier decks stands out as a jagged line in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Why Does The US Navy Sink Its Unwanted Ships On Purpose?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy will occasionally sink its own old, unwanted ships, but it's an expensive business, so why would it want to do a thing like that?

Marine Vs. Automotive Spark Plugs: What's The Difference?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0000

The spark plug in your car and a spark plug on a boat have the same job, but perform it in very different environments. Here's how marine spark plugs stay dry.

8 US WWII Battleships That Are Now Museums

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

From heroic service in World War II to operations in the Middle East, these vessels fought across the world and are now anchored as permanent museums.

Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.

Diesel Engines Need Air, Submarines Run Underwater, So How Do Diesel Submarines Work?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000

If diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.

These Plastic Navy Boats Are Designed To Be Sunk For Target Practice

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0000

If you're ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.

This Cargo Ship Will Be The First To Run On An Ammonia Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Skarv says the ship will be optimized for lower speeds, so don't expect ammonia-powered ships to cross oceans just yet.

9 Of The World's Fastest Superyachts And Their Top Speeds

staff@jalopnik.com (Taylor Ramey) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Rough waters can hamper a boat's ability to go as fast as it possibly can. Even so, some of the world's fastest superyachts can achieve some impressive speeds.

Man Spends 200 Days Building Solar-Powered Yacht That Can Travel Forever Without Fuel

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000

After a few months on the water, it's safe to say this boat is functional, and according to Lukas, it has infinite range.

This Is What Our Readers Would Name Their Big Boats If They Could Afford One

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Jalopnik may mainly be known as a car blog, but we love all sorts of other things that move, too.

The Massive Engines That Made The SS United States The Fastest Ocean Liner In History

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The SS United States is the fastest ocean liner in the world, but what kind of mighty powerplants gave the huge ship such immense grunt?