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Semi-submersible e-boat makes zero-emission marine ecotourism splash
July 26, 2024A remarkable semi-submersible ecotourism concept that takes passengers above and below the water has just received a zero-emission boost thanks to a new partnership between Platypus Craft and electric outboard manufacturer Evoy. -
ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight
July 23, 2024Born from the high-powered world of electric jetboarding, ZeroJet is now channeling all its energy into building performance electric boat drives. Its very first outboard combines drop-and-drive convenience with a superior power-to-weight ratio. -
Rogue wave prediction system gives ships a five-minute warning
July 19, 2024Unpredictable monster waves at sea can severely damage ships and offshore platforms, putting the lives of those who work on them at risk. A new system out of the University of Maryland uses a neural network to provide valuable early-warning alerts. -
First Titanic dive since Titan disaster launches this month
July 17, 2024The first expedition to the Titanic since last year's Titan submersible disaster that killed five people is on its way. The goal is to make the most detailed imaging survey yet of the historic wreck to ascertain how the sea environment is affecting it. -
Scrap metal sets sail as 55-ft solar-electric catamaran
July 10, 2024iYacht has been commissioned to help German TV and movie actor Daniel Roesner realize his vision for a "sustainable catamaran designed with circularity in mind." The 55-ft multihull will be built using scrap metal, reclaimed wood and recycled cork. -
Supmaran is your choice of two standup paddleboards or one catamaran
June 12, 2024There are times when you wanna go paddleboarding, and times when you wanna go boating. The Supraman allows you to do either, as it's a modular kit that combines both types of watercraft. -
Gyro-stabilized XFoil 2 puts dynamic wing flaps on a hydrofoiling board
May 29, 2024If airplane wings have moveable control surfaces, why don't the wings of hydrofoiling boards? Well, the XFoil 2 does, resulting in what is said to be a much smoother and stabler ride than anything offered by its "old school" competitors. -
Hydrogen passenger ferry cleared for commercial service in the Bay Area
May 23, 2024Switch Maritime has revealed that the US Coast Guard has given the green light for the first hydrogen passenger ferry in the US to enter commercial service. The Sea Change is expected to start full operations later this year. -
Ridiculously simple idea cuts cargo ship emissions by 17.3% in first trials
May 22, 2024That's without any modification to the ships themselves, too. The ambitious 'Blue Visby Solution' proposes enormous fuel and emissions savings for cargo ships worldwide, simply by being smarter about speed and timing and eliminating inefficiencies. -
Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean
May 13, 2024Torqeedo, a major innovator of all-electric boat motors, is trying to further improve its clean track record. It's deep in the works on a new version of its iconic bright-orange propeller that's crafted from 100% recycled plastic. -
eFoil inflatables soften the learning curve of hover-surfing the water
May 10, 2024Puerto Rico's Lift Foils likens its new Blowfish add-on accessory to a set of inflatable training wheels for eFoil beginners, making launches easier as well as providing a more versatile platform for seasoned flyers. -
'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed
May 08, 2024French company Seabike has developed a swimming device that uses your own leg power to accelerate you through the water at superhuman speeds. This crank-driven pusher prop looks a bit like an underwater unicycle... We'd love to take one for a spin! -
Powerful electric boat an unexpected move from high-speed car maker
May 06, 2024Last time we looked in on ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on a VW camper van. It's now emerged from the forest to try its hand on a 603-bhp (450-kW) pure-electric boat. -
Video: Spacious bubble-sub lets you tour the sea floor in first class
April 24, 2024The public (at least the rich public) will soon be able to take a break from their luxury cruise to ride a luxury submersible. Triton Submarines has delivered its first Triton 660/9 AVA to a cruise company to take passengers into the depths in style. -
ABB's cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction
April 12, 2024Earlier this month, we featured a Whale Design propeller that looked to nature for improved efficiency. Switzerland's ABB Marine has also been inspired by "the dynamic motions of a whale's tail" for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept.
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