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$48-million Triton 36000/2 submersible takes you to the bottom of the deepest oceans

David Szondy October 16, 2018

If you like the water, don't mind cramped spaces, and have a spare US$48 million lying around, then Triton Submarines has a submersible called the Triton 36000/2 that can take you and a passenger to the bottom of the deepest ocean.

The Triton 36000/2 is built to make repeated dives to the deepest ocean sites on Earth

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Rolls-Royce welcomes Intel aboard its pursuit of self-navigating ships

Nick Lavars October 15, 2018

Rolls-Royce has made some pretty solid steps toward an autonomous shipping future since first unveiling its vision of a robotic cargo ship in 2014. Now it is teaming up with Intel to accelerate the development of autonomous shipping systems to make operations safer and more efficient.

Rolls-Royce imagines using satellite systems as part of ship-to-ship communication networks

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SeaFlyer scooter picks up where swimming drone left off

Ben Coxworth October 12, 2018

Last year, Robosea successfully crowdfunded its fish-like BIKI underwater drone. Now, it's testing the waters again (no pun intended) with the SeaFlyer underwater scooter. Whereas BIKI was designed for remotely exploring the depths, the SeaFlyer is for people who actually want to get wet.

The SeaFlyer has two speeds – 2.3 mph (3.7 km/h) and 4.1 mph (6.6 km/h)

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Sealegs goes electric with E4 amphibious boat

Ben Coxworth October 10, 2018

Wouldn't it be neat if there were a boat with three retractable wheels that allowed it to get in and out of the water on its own? Well there is, and it's made by New Zealand-based Sealegs. Now, the company has unveiled a new electric-drive model, the Electric E4.

The Sealegs Electric E4 can travel on land at up to 10 km/h (6 mph)

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Shock-absorbing hull material may make for sturdier speedboats

Ben Coxworth October 1, 2018

If you've ever watched a speedboat slamming its way across the waves, you may have thought "That can't be good for its hull" … and you'd be right. A new invention from Spain's Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), however, could help keep those boats intact.

The technology is claimed to reduce the need for hull repairs by two thirds

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LeFeet offers a modular approach to underwater scooters

Ben Coxworth September 26, 2018

So-called "underwater scooters" have become a big thing on crowdfunding platforms, with recent examples including the Trident, WhiteShark MIX and AquaJet H2. One of the latest, the LeFeet S1, features a clever modular design.

The LeFeet S1 is currently on Kickstarter

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World's first ocean-going solar yacht could cruise indefinitely – if you take it slow

Loz Blain September 18, 2018

It's quick, it's quiet, and it's covered in 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft) of solar panels. The 78-ft SolarImpact yacht is a concept designed as the first of its kind – an ocean-going solar-powered yacht. The solar panels can serve as the vessel's sole power source – if you're prepared to take your time.

The SolarImpact can cruise indefinitely on solar power if you take it slow and luck out ...

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Oru doubles down, with tandem origami kayak

Ben Coxworth September 11, 2018

It was back in 2012 that we first heard about the Oru, a touring kayak that can be folded up origami-style when not in use. Well, after releasing a couple of other solo-paddler models in the intervening years, its makers have now unveiled the two-person Oru Haven.

The Oru Haven is headed for the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform

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Lexus luxury yacht gets a name and edges toward production

Nick Lavars September 9, 2018

After testing the waters with a lavish-looking concept last year, Lexus is now set to dive into the world of luxury yachts with the production-ready LY 650, which is described as a Lexus flagship vehicle.

Lexus has previously said sales of its luxury yacht will begin in the second half of ...

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Blu3 claims world's smallest, lightest SSA dive system with Nemo

Loz Blain September 7, 2018

Florida-based company Blu3 has come up with what it claims is the smallest, lightest and cheapest personal dive system available. It consists of a battery-powered, surface-supplied air (SSA) system that lets users dive to 10 ft (3 m) below the surface for about 60 minutes.

Blu3's Nemo allows you to venture 10 feet (3 m) below the waves