Marine

While auto engines shrink, marine outboards are packing on cylinders. A year after introducing "world's first V12 outboard," Mercury followed up with what it called the industry's first V10. Now it's updating the V10 lineup with a new flagship.

Even in clear water, it can be easy for divers to lose track of which way they're heading. An experimental underwater navigation system could help keep that from happening, using a combination of electromagnetic waves and HUD (head-up display) tech.

The US Coast Guard has released the results of its Marine Board of Investigation of the Titan submersible tragedy that took the lives of five men and the 300-page document makes for damning reading in a tale of negligence and disregard for safety.

A luxury aftermarket performance tuning outfit probably best known for its reworking of Mercedes autos has partnered with electric jetboard pioneer Awake for a limited run model that "redefines what's possible in high-performance watersports."

A collaboration between a marine design studio, an Italian shipyard and a Swiss energy titan has unveiled the first fully electric Venetian water taxi, which should be a breath of fresh air to local marine tourism and beyond.

Sharrow Engineering has dedicated much of 2025 to expanding its US production base for its innovative looped propellers. At the same time, it's putting resources into jumpstarting the next era of technological breakthroughs.

It's plenty easy to lose your bearings while scuba diving, which is why Garmin's new Descent S1 Smart Buoy could really come in handy. It helps submerged divers figure out where they are, plus it lets them communicate with their topside crew.

Let's be honest … a lot of the underwater scooters we've seen lately are basically glorified pool toys. Such is not the case with SeaNXT's Elite, however, as it features a carbon fiber body, GPS navigation, and a top speed of 21 km/h (13 mph).

Not satisfied with dominating race tracks, Ferrari is now taking to the high seas with its next venture. The automaker is working on a 100-ft racing monohull yacht that's designed to be fast, and to run exclusively on solar, wind, and kinetic energy.

Aerial jetpacks may still not be readily available, but underwater jetpacks? Those are another story. The relatively affordable XiaoTun is the latest to cross our radar, shooting wearers up to a maximum submerged speed of almost five feet per second.

Once famous for building the world's biggest and most powerful engines, Finnish company Wärtsilä is investing heavily in technology to clean up the notoriously difficult heavy marine sector. CEO Håkan Agnevall lays out a roadmap to zero carbon 2050.

An initiative designed to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport in the Baltic is set to have the world's largest electric passenger-car ferry among its fleet. Operator Viking Line has unveiled the first details of its upcoming Helios vessel.

Whether you call it foiling, foilboarding or hydrofoiling, it's a watersport that can be difficult to master without expert guidance. The SmartFoil is designed to provide that guidance, courtesy of a compact and streamlined board-mounted device.

There's something magical about rising above the waves on a foiling electric surfboard. But the learning curve to smooth riding can be steep. Awake Boards has introduced a new model that's pitched as "the most accessible and intuitive eFoil" out there.

Enjoy some hairy onboard footage as this alien spaceship of a sailboat records the second-fastest speed in history. The outright record is now well within reach, and this outrageous kite-powered boat is designed to absolutely smash it.