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Old Navy Warship Off The Coast Of Scotland Gets Decommissioned In The Most Metal Way Possible

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:03:28 +0000

The USS Klakring was happy in retirement after a long life in active duty... but then they pulled it back in for one last job.

The Chinese Off-Roader With A Waterproof Engine Also Has Propellers And Sonar For Emergency Water Travel

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The Galaxy Cruiser 700 has over 1,100 horsepower, but the little propellers under its rear bumper have just 11.5 hp, and they're what move it forward in water.

Guys Who Fished Military Drone Out Of The Ocean Can't Wait To Update Their Tinder Profile Pictures

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The charter boat fishermen found the drone floating in the ocean and pulled it aboard, right alongside their various finned catches of the day.

'Boomin' Beaver' Is The Smallest Active-Duty US Navy Vessel, And It's Adorable

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

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.

U.S. Navy Spent $3.4 Billion On Idled Submarines, Could Spend Another $3.1 Billion Waiting To Decommission More

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Over the last decade, the U.S. Navy has spent $3.4 billion on attack submarines waiting for maintenance, sometimes for years at a stretch.

USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls Into Thailand A Rusty Mess After 286 Days At Sea

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

It'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.

Why A Shipwreck On The Ocean Floor Added Millions To The Cost Of A Natural Gas Pipeline

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0000

A 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.

Empty Tanker Pays $4.6 Million To Cut Panama Canal Line

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Obviously, it would be a dream for shippers to avoid the auctions, the locks and Panama entirely.

Climate Change Presented China With A New Potential Shipping Route For These Stressful Economic Times: The Arctic

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It's not a route for the faint of heart.

Trump Administration Covers Up Real Reason USS Abraham Lincoln Hasn't Been Resupplied: Because Iran Blew Up The Resupply Base

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Sailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have been enduring for a record-setting 250 days at sea

Crew Of Aircraft Carrier In Persian Gulf Reaches Breaking Point, Multiple Attempted Overboards Reported

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:16 +0000

The 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.

Before You Head Out On Your Boat, Remember The 1/3 Rule

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Experienced boaters follow a simple rule before heading out, helping them stay prepared and avoid serious problems when conditions or plans change.

Dive, Breach And Do Barrel Rolls Like A Majestic Ocean Beast In This Ridiculous 'Boat'

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

For 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.

This Adorable Minibot Could Be The Future Of Cleaning Oil Spills More Effectively

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The"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.

118,000 HP To Reach 67 MPH: The HSC Francisco Is The Fastest Passenger Ship In Service

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

See what happens when engineers pack extreme horsepower into a lightweight catamaran hull to achieve unmatched nautical velocity.

Yes, You Can Test A Boat Motor Out Of The Water: Here's How

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Boats 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.

Sperry Left Sobbing, Incon-Sole-Able After Sebago Reveals Docksides Boat Shoe-Shaped Boat

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

It was originally built for a marketing stunt many decades ago, effectively abandoned at some point, discovered, and then restored.

How Engineers Create Working, Floating Boats Out Of Concrete

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Concrete ships sound like a bad idea, but Archimedes' Principle proves otherwise. Here is why engineers turned to this material during wartime crises.

The U.S. Is Smuggling Oil Past Iran

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:41:22 +0000

This 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.

How Little Sea Creatures Could Keep Oil Scarce Long After The Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Perhaps the biggest issue, though, will be a race for nearby ports at which ships can be inspected and cleaned.