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Stay up to date with the latest in developments from the world of yachts, speedboats, underwater vehicles, and more – if it floats or dives, you’ll find it here.
This Unique Ship Is a Floating Museum, Flaunts Pieces Worth Over $4 Million
This Unique Ship Is a Floating Museum, Flaunts Pieces Worth Over $4 Million

29 Oct 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Rotterdam VII, a remarkable ship with an interesting history behind it, and a unique art collection on board, has set sail.

 
MIT’s Self-Driving Boat Is a Futuristic Robotaxi on Water, Ready to Operate in Amsterdam
MIT’s Self-Driving Boat Is a Futuristic Robotaxi on Water, Ready to Operate in Amsterdam

29 Oct 2021, 03:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Could this be the future of water transportation? The Roboat is not only highly-advanced and intelligent, but also fully electric.

 
DIY 3D-Printed Minecraft Boat Has Its Own Skipper, It Is Motorized and Radio-Controlled
DIY 3D-Printed Minecraft Boat Has Its Own Skipper, It Is Motorized and Radio-Controlled

28 Oct 2021, 14:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Minecraft-inspired boat makes for a fun pool toy and an engaging DIY (do it yourself) project. It is 3D-printed, motorized and radio-controlled

 
Greenline 58 Fly Eco-Friendly Yacht Proves That Sustainability and Elegance Mix Well
Greenline 58 Fly Eco-Friendly Yacht Proves That Sustainability and Elegance Mix Well

28 Oct 2021, 09:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Upcoming Greenline 58 Fly will boast 11 solar panels and a next-generation hybrid-drive system, for sustainability that doesn't put limits on luxury

 
World’s First Flying Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Boat Races at 25 MPH
World’s First Flying Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Boat Races at 25 MPH

28 Oct 2021, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Delft University of Technology takes the next step after solar-powered boats, with the first hydrogen fuel cell boat that can fly at 16 inches above water

 
Michelin Takes Another Step Toward Green Maritime Mobility Through Wind Power
Michelin Takes Another Step Toward Green Maritime Mobility Through Wind Power

27 Oct 2021, 07:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Michelin is gearing up to launch its innovative wind propulsion system, WISAMO, which could help accelerate the transition towards sustainable shipping

 
Speedboat Featuring a Pair of Lamborghini V12 Engines Is an Amazing Mashup
Speedboat Featuring a Pair of Lamborghini V12 Engines Is an Amazing Mashup

26 Oct 2021, 21:57 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / Cantieri Uniti Viareggio built this 38-foot aluminum boat and replaced the original V8 powerplants, with a pair of Lamborghini V12s

 
Jeff Bezos’ Sailing Superyacht Y721 Has Left Oceanco’s Shipyard
Jeff Bezos’ Sailing Superyacht Y721 Has Left Oceanco’s Shipyard

26 Oct 2021, 06:01 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / More photos and videos of Project 721 have emerged since it broke cover, and they paint a gorgeous picture of the future biggest sailing yacht in the world

 
Massive LNG-Fueled Cruise Ship AIDAcosma Is 1,105-Ft Long, Kisses Water for the First Time
Massive LNG-Fueled Cruise Ship AIDAcosma Is 1,105-Ft Long, Kisses Water for the First Time

25 Oct 2021, 15:52 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / AIDA Cruises' second LNG-powered ship AIDAcosma successfully completed its first cruise on the Ems river in Germany. It is 1,105-ft long and has 20 decks

 
U-Boat Worx's New Sub Is the Fastest in Its Fleet, Has the Interior of a Luxury Supercar
U-Boat Worx's New Sub Is the Fastest in Its Fleet, Has the Interior of a Luxury Supercar

25 Oct 2021, 14:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / U-Boat Worx's new submarine is the fastest one in its fleet and is a luxury watercraft designed for the adventurous underwater explorer.

 
World’s Most Powerful 180 HP Electric Outboard Turns Boats Into Performance Beasts
World’s Most Powerful 180 HP Electric Outboard Turns Boats Into Performance Beasts

25 Oct 2021, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Will all powerboats be electric, one day? This 180 HP electric motor, which claims to be the world's most powerful, is an important step in that direction

 
Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise Is the Longest One Ever, Will Last 274 Nights
Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise Is the Longest One Ever, Will Last 274 Nights

22 Oct 2021, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Royal Caribbean opened bookings for its longest and most comprehensive cruise ever, the Ultimate World Cruise, which takes guests in over 150 destinations

 
This One-of-a-Kind Luxurious Traveling Museum Is Also World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran
This One-of-a-Kind Luxurious Traveling Museum Is Also World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran

22 Oct 2021, 04:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A French entrepreneur has created a unique concept, the Artexplorer, which is both a mobile digital museum for the public, and a luxurious catamaran

 
First Look at Jeff Bezos’ New Toy: Record-Breaking Oceanco Sailing Yacht Y721 Launched
First Look at Jeff Bezos’ New Toy: Record-Breaking Oceanco Sailing Yacht Y721 Launched

22 Oct 2021, 03:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Delivery for Project 721, which was reported bought by Bezos for $500 million and will be customized to his liking, is scheduled for 2022

 
Nellie Bly Vessel Completes the World's First 1,000-Nautical Mile Autonomous Voyage
Nellie Bly Vessel Completes the World's First 1,000-Nautical Mile Autonomous Voyage

21 Oct 2021, 16:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sea Machine's Nellie Bly vessel successfully completed the world’s first 1,000+ nautical miles autonomous and remotely commanded journey of a commercial vessel

 
Europe’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sea-Going Ferry Is Powered Purely by Renewable Energy
Europe’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sea-Going Ferry Is Powered Purely by Renewable Energy

21 Oct 2021, 06:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This revolutionary sea-going ferry, operating in Scotland, will use hydrogen that's obtained locally, from the excess renewable energy sourced through wind.

 
Expedition-Style Luxury Yacht Lady Lene Hits the Water for the First Time
Expedition-Style Luxury Yacht Lady Lene Hits the Water for the First Time

20 Oct 2021, 05:08 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Dutch shipyard Van der Valk has recently launched a 111-foot (34-meter) luxury expedition yacht that marries comfort, safet and performance in a single vessel

 
RaceBird Is the Electric Boat That Will Change Powerboating, Flies on Water at 58 MPH
RaceBird Is the Electric Boat That Will Change Powerboating, Flies on Water at 58 MPH

19 Oct 2021, 10:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / World's first electric boat racing series is getting closer, after the powerboat prototype was recently unveiled - the powerful, modern and sustainable RaceBird

 
World's Largest Floating Nightclub Is One of the Hottest Venues in Dubai
World's Largest Floating Nightclub Is One of the Hottest Venues in Dubai

19 Oct 2021, 10:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It is the largest floating nightlife venue in the world and is not for every pocket. The Float Dubai nightclub is all the rage in the United Arab Emirates

 
Go for Thrills With Heritage 9.9 Castagnola, a Stunning Piece of Italian Craftsmanship
Go for Thrills With Heritage 9.9 Castagnola, a Stunning Piece of Italian Craftsmanship

19 Oct 2021, 06:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This luxury Italian yacht flaunts a unique building technique based on classic wood, plus an incredible 40-knot speed, for $690K