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Floating 525 Ft Science Lab Nuyina Is the World’s Most Advanced Polar Research Ship
Floating 525 Ft Science Lab Nuyina Is the World’s Most Advanced Polar Research Ship

6 Sep 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Nuyina is a 525-ft long vessel that has over 5,380 ft of science labs on board, making it the world's most advanced polar research ship to date.

 
The 2022 Sea-Doo Switch Is a New Breed Of Luxury Water Transportation
The 2022 Sea-Doo Switch Is a New Breed Of Luxury Water Transportation

5 Sep 2021, 18:40 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The 2022 Sead-Doo Switch is part pontoon-boat, part luxury aquatic transport that takes all the advantages of a pontoon floatation device and a modular floor

 
Bruce 22 Electric Boat Sets New Speed Record, Flies on the Water at 49 MPH
Bruce 22 Electric Boat Sets New Speed Record, Flies on the Water at 49 MPH

4 Sep 2021, 01:49 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Looking like a boat that came out from a 1960s James Bond movie, Bruce 22 electric boat has shattered its own speed record at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.

 
American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Its Longest River Cruise So Far, on Its Newest Riverboat
American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Its Longest River Cruise So Far, on Its Newest Riverboat

3 Sep 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / American Cruise Lines announces the longest U.S. river cruise in its portfolio so far, to inaugurate the second modern riverboat in its fleet this year.

 
World’s Largest Wooden Sailing Ship to Sail on Historical Route Using Biofuels
World’s Largest Wooden Sailing Ship to Sail on Historical Route Using Biofuels

3 Sep 2021, 11:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gotheborg of Sweden is a replica of an 18th century wooden ship, which will sail to Asia for seven months using biofuel, in a commitment to sustainability.

 
Largest LNG Bunker Barge in the U.S. to be 416-Ft Long and With a 3.17M Gallons Capacity
Largest LNG Bunker Barge in the U.S. to be 416-Ft Long and With a 3.17M Gallons Capacity

2 Sep 2021, 12:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Crowley Maritime Corporation and Shell signed an agreement to build and operate the largest liquefied natural gas bunker barge in the United States.

 
2022 Manitou Encore Boasts the Power of a Performance Pontoon, for Less Than $50K
2022 Manitou Encore Boasts the Power of a Performance Pontoon, for Less Than $50K

2 Sep 2021, 03:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This pontoon was designed for maximum fun on the water, from watersports to enjoying drinks and music with your friends - all for a great price.

 
World's Largest Container Ship Successfully Passes Through the Suez Canal
World's Largest Container Ship Successfully Passes Through the Suez Canal

31 Aug 2021, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ever Ace is the world's largest container ship, with a capacity of 23,992 TEU. The 235,000-ton vessel recently transited the Suez Canal.

 
This 214-Ft Superyacht Is Ready to Take You on a Week-Long Luxury Cruise for $650,000
This 214-Ft Superyacht Is Ready to Take You on a Week-Long Luxury Cruise for $650,000

31 Aug 2021, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Benetti's Triumph superyacht is not ready to head out for the Carribean just yet. You can now rent it for a cruise on the Mediterranean for $650,000 a week.

 
$12.4 Million Asteria Yacht With Jacuzzi, BBQ and Cabana Is Outrageously Lavish
$12.4 Million Asteria Yacht With Jacuzzi, BBQ and Cabana Is Outrageously Lavish

31 Aug 2021, 11:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who needs the beach, when you've got a yacht that's like a vacation spot in itself? Relax, party, enjoy the view and chill in the cabana lounge, on Asteria 116.

 
Zeffiro Catamaran Spreads Its Side-Wings to Make Room for a Lavish Beach Club
Zeffiro Catamaran Spreads Its Side-Wings to Make Room for a Lavish Beach Club

31 Aug 2021, 01:59 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / ISA Yachts has rolled out its latest catamaran design. Dubbed Zeffiro, the vessel features an epic beach blub that unfolds for the ultimate relaxation.

 
Project Shadow Superyacht Looks Dazzling With a Splash of Ice Blue, Watch It Hit the Water
Project Shadow Superyacht Looks Dazzling With a Splash of Ice Blue, Watch It Hit the Water

30 Aug 2021, 23:29 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Freshly emerged from the Amels and Damien Yachting drydock, the latest superyacht to hit the water is the Amels 242, also known as Project Shadow.

 
Bronson 50 Gives You the Thrills of a Powerboat, Boasts Stunning Premium Features
Bronson 50 Gives You the Thrills of a Powerboat, Boasts Stunning Premium Features

30 Aug 2021, 04:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The new Bronson 50 proves that a powerboat is not just a beast on water, but can also be a luxurious boat that's perfect for entertainment and relaxation.

 
What Do You Call a 1,000-HP Skyline on Water: a Jet Boat!
What Do You Call a 1,000-HP Skyline on Water: a Jet Boat!

27 Aug 2021, 12:45 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Going fast on land is one thing, but doing so on water can be quite dangerous. But what would life be without going out to sea at ridiculous speeds?

 
Galactica Super Nova Is a 230-Foot Superyacht Beast, Tears Up the Waves at 30 Knots
Galactica Super Nova Is a 230-Foot Superyacht Beast, Tears Up the Waves at 30 Knots

26 Aug 2021, 15:42 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Heesen Yachts has pulled out many luxury yacht designs over the years, but the Galactica Super Nova is more than a pretty design, as it manages to pack a punch.

 
900-HP Manitou LX Is the Ultimate Performance Pontoon, Takes You to Watersports Heaven
900-HP Manitou LX Is the Ultimate Performance Pontoon, Takes You to Watersports Heaven

22 Aug 2021, 06:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For all you adrenaline junkies out there, there's a new pontoon boat out there, ready for watersports fun and the coolest water parties.

 
First U.S. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Ferry Begins Operational Trials
First U.S. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Ferry Begins Operational Trials

20 Aug 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The first electric ferry in the U.S. to be 100% powered by hydrogen fuel cells begins operational trials in California, marking a significant milestone.

 
$100K Manitou XT Pontoon Screams High-Class Boating, Unleashes Whopping 900 HP
$100K Manitou XT Pontoon Screams High-Class Boating, Unleashes Whopping 900 HP

19 Aug 2021, 11:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Manitou just unveiled its new luxury pontoon that looks amazing, feels amazing and delivers the most thrilling water ride, with all-new 900 HP engines.

 
New Wave Energy Harvesting Technology Promises to Double the Power Extracted From Oceans
New Wave Energy Harvesting Technology Promises to Double the Power Extracted From Oceans

18 Aug 2021, 08:38 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Wave energy is still an untapped field, but this team of researchers wants to change that with a technology that can harvest twice as much power from the ocean.

 
Superyacht Sales Are Booming, Americans Own Almost a Quarter of the Global Fleet
Superyacht Sales Are Booming, Americans Own Almost a Quarter of the Global Fleet

18 Aug 2021, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thousands of superyachts are available today and the U.S. is at the top of the list for superyacht sales, leaving Russians far behind.