Ship diesel engines sit at the intersection of brute force and meticulous engineering, turning heavy fuel into the continuous thrust that keeps global trade moving. Among them, a handful of ...
E-Diesel, green hydrogen, fuel cell systems – these things seemed almost impossible to implement in the maritime industry not that long ago. Drastic changes in terms of zero-emission propulsion are ...
From centuries-old galleons to modern-day cargo ships, model ships capture the essence of sailing the seas in stunning detail. Whether crafted for display or built as a tribute to famous vessels, ...
The Icon of the Seas is a big ship. At 1,197 feet long and weighing in at 248,663 gross tonnes, she is the largest cruise ship in the world. She has 20 decks and can hold 7,600 passengers and 2,350 ...
Diesel has been the preferred fuel for maritime use for many decades now. Water is denser and more viscous than air, so there's more drag, and more grunt is necessary to over come it. Apart from the ...
In March 2019, the cruise ship Viking Sky lost engine power off the coast of Norway and drifted toward rocky shoals with ...