Roller ship, when ships had wheels
In the 19th century, roller ships were supposed to revolutionize maritime transport with impressive speeds, but the dream vanished. I'll tell you why.
Sardinia Innovative Boat Week: the future of boating in Olbia
Sardinia Innovative Boat Week challenges the future: solar and electric boats compete for a cleaner sea.
Japan working on the world's first biomass-powered ship
The goal: by 2029 a "bioship" with a biomass fuel system, to reduce emissions and costs of maritime transport.
Power waves: transforming sea movement into energy for ships
An innovative system on ships uses the movement of waves to generate energy, tackling the challenge of decarbonisation in the maritime sector.
Berge Olympus, the wind cargo that shakes the oil industry
The Berge Bulk company presents its wind cargo, the first in the world of the modern era: a turning point for maritime sustainability.
Ever-larger cruise ships will split the industry in two
The future of cruising may be smaller than you think. With the industry divided between mega-cruise ships and smaller luxury ships, who will come out on top?
Turbéol, wind tower to give an energy "boost" to ships
A special wind tower that orients itself with the wind can reduce the expense and emissions of merchant traffic.
Germany opens the elevator that will take ships from Poland to Berlin
The huge structure retires the "old model" of 1934. It arrives 8 years late, but will do its job carrying ships 55 meters higher.
WAM-V, modular "spider" ship that does not fear storms
It can be small or large, sailing on waves or in confined spaces: it is the modular "spider" developed by an American company.
Seawing, ships will kitesurf to reduce emissions
This automated kitesurf kite on a commercial vessel is a sage of wind-assisted technology to reduce emissions
Beluga24, the first zero-emission high-speed catamaran will start in 2022
5% of consumption, but 50% of CO2 emissions: Stockholm's maritime transport will have a good straightening from 2022: high speed with fewer emissions.
Aquas, a flying ship that moves passengers at 200 km / h
A "flying" ship that glides over the water thanks to the ground effect, and travels up to 200 kilometers per hour: gentlemen, here is Aquas.
The French Navy will soon test a laser weapons system against drones
A laser system tracks the movement of the drones and kills them with a high-powered beam. Tests for the French navy begin next year.
WISAMO, Michelin studies inflatable sails for cargo ships
An inflatable sail system that can be installed and deployed instantly, and helps cargo ship and yacht engines? Michelin presents WISEMO.
Earth 300, the crazy gigayacht surmounted by a giant sphere
An insane ship project longer than the Titanic and topped by a giant sphere incorporating a city of science. It will be ready in 2025.
Stad Ship Tunnel, the ambitious "ship tunnel" in Norway is ready to start
The colossal Norwegian "naval tunnel" begins to take shape, 4 years after the presentation of the project. It will be the first naval tunnel in the world.
Oceanbird, the enormous sailing cargo ship that will cross the Atlantic
It will cross the Atlantic carrying thousands of cars, and it will do so with 90% less consumption. It's Oceanbird, the sailing cargo ship.
A few months to fully electric robotic container ships
Electric ships are a big step forward for the environment: maritime transport is highly polluting. This is why robot container ships are welcome.
Farewell, sea wolves: robotic ships for goods and passengers arrive
In the next few years the automatic docking systems on cargo ships, ferries and fishing boats will be installed on boats from various parts of the world.
Jet Capsule, the "utilitarian" yacht is born
Studio Lazzarini, an Italian design group, recently presented a “mini yacht” at the annual ...
The ship laser passes the first test.
It may not be able to cut through a thick sheet of steel in a short time, but the Navy ...
