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Style, Speed, and Sustainability in a Small Package. Meet the Wave e-550 E-Boat
Style, Speed, and Sustainability in a Small Package. Meet the Wave e-550 E-Boat

25 Jun 2021, 07:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Wave e-550 electric boat from Magonis is finally available for purchase. It combines style, durability, power, and sustainability in a single small package.

 
The Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series Racing Boat Packs Five V8 Engines
The Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series Racing Boat Packs Five V8 Engines

24 Jun 2021, 20:37 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it's a one-of-one build, the Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk on which the AMG Black Series racing boat is based can be yours for $800,000 at the very least

 
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Inspires 2022 Cigarette Racing Boat
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Inspires 2022 Cigarette Racing Boat

24 Jun 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The result of this year's collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette will probably see the GT Black Series being used as inspiration

 
Togo Is Here to Lead You on a Private, Luxury Arctic Expedition This Summer
Togo Is Here to Lead You on a Private, Luxury Arctic Expedition This Summer

22 Jun 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Want to swap hot, boring summer days for an incredible, intimate Arctic expedition on a luxury yacht? Togo can take you there.

 
Ben Affleck Wants to Buy a Megayacht Just so He Can Impress Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck Wants to Buy a Megayacht Just so He Can Impress Jennifer Lopez

22 Jun 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Rumor claims the actor aims to live out his James Bond fantasy now that he’s rekindled his romance with his ex-fiancee, will go on a splurge for it

 
Wind Propulsion Is the Future of Cargo Shipping and Neoliner Is Here to Prove It
Wind Propulsion Is the Future of Cargo Shipping and Neoliner Is Here to Prove It

19 Jun 2021, 13:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A pilot cargo ship that combines wind-assisted propulsion with modern technology has begun construction and will set sail in two years.

 
AI-Powered Trimaran Mayflower Suffers Glitch Ahead of Unmanned Atlantic Crossing
AI-Powered Trimaran Mayflower Suffers Glitch Ahead of Unmanned Atlantic Crossing

19 Jun 2021, 08:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / MAS400 was returned to England days after it started on the first autonomous crossing of the Atlantic. The trimaran’s mission is to collect ocean data

 
In 2040 We’ll Be Swimming in 3D-Printed Bacteria Suits With AI Prediction
In 2040 We’ll Be Swimming in 3D-Printed Bacteria Suits With AI Prediction

18 Jun 2021, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Swimming suits in 2040 will be made of genetically modified bacteria and will feature AI capabilities that will monitor and live coach the swimmer. And more...

 
First High-Speed Electric Seagliders to Operate in Franco-British Waters by 2028
First High-Speed Electric Seagliders to Operate in Franco-British Waters by 2028

18 Jun 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / U.S.-based Regent's seaglider is close to operating across the Channel, as a high-speed, zero-emission craft that could replace standard passenger ferries.

 
Stunning Robotic Ship Now Crossing the Atlantic With No Crew Onboard
Stunning Robotic Ship Now Crossing the Atlantic With No Crew Onboard

17 Jun 2021, 08:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Developed by Pro-Mare and IBM, the fully autonomous Mayflower research vessel has begun its first transatlantic crossing.

 
Indmar's Fast Boating Trips Are Getting a Supercharged Helping Hand From Roush
Indmar's Fast Boating Trips Are Getting a Supercharged Helping Hand From Roush

16 Jun 2021, 11:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Indmar Marine Engines and Livonia, Michigan-based Roush Performance are joining forces to bring to customers over 75 combined years of powerful rides

 
Fulgura I Promises to Break the World Record for the Fastest Electric Boat
Fulgura I Promises to Break the World Record for the Fastest Electric Boat

16 Jun 2021, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / E-Motion 180E is the most powerful electric outboard engine and it will be used on a vessel that promises to break the world record for fastest electric boat.

 
World’s First Fully Electric High-Speed Ferry Soon to Start Operating in Norway
World’s First Fully Electric High-Speed Ferry Soon to Start Operating in Norway

15 Jun 2021, 12:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Norwegian fast ferry Medstraum is revolutionizing maritime passenger transport, with a zero-emission configuration and modular design.

 
EPF 13 U.S. Navy Ship Will Have $44 Million Worth of Autonomous Capabilities
EPF 13 U.S. Navy Ship Will Have $44 Million Worth of Autonomous Capabilities

9 Jun 2021, 17:10 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Austal received $44 million to give its EPF13 catamaran autonomous capabilities. The vessel is called Apalachicola and will be part of the U.S. Navy's fleet.

 
Bentley Helps Create Bespoke Yacht Interior Inspired by The Continental GT Coupe
Bentley Helps Create Bespoke Yacht Interior Inspired by The Continental GT Coupe

9 Jun 2021, 12:58 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Bentley and Contest Yachts worked together on a bespoke 18-meter long Contest 59 CS luxury boat, which now boasts a Continental GT-inspired interior

 
America’s First Eco Cruise Ship Also Boasts the Fastest Rollercoaster at Sea
America’s First Eco Cruise Ship Also Boasts the Fastest Rollercoaster at Sea

9 Jun 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Mardi Gras is the first cruise ship in the U.S. to be fueled by LNG, and also the first to feature an exciting electric rollercoaster at sea.

 
Razer and ClearBot Redesign Autonomous Robot to Clean Up Marine Plastic Waste
Razer and ClearBot Redesign Autonomous Robot to Clean Up Marine Plastic Waste

8 Jun 2021, 13:36 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / To celebrate World Oceans Day, gaming brand Razer announced that it teamed up with startup ClearBot to reduce ocean pollution

 
Futuristic Racing Boat Gets Ready for World's First Electric Powerboat Series
Futuristic Racing Boat Gets Ready for World's First Electric Powerboat Series

8 Jun 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / E1 Series has announced plans for world's first electric racing championship. The electric boat's design that will take part in the series was also revealed

 
Irony of Biblical Proportions: Noah’s Ark Detained, Deemed Unseaworthy
Irony of Biblical Proportions: Noah’s Ark Detained, Deemed Unseaworthy

7 Jun 2021, 05:47 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Biblical floating museum arrived in Ipswich in November 2019, should have left for the trip home to Netherlands in April 2021 but is not allowed to

 
The Sea Change Passenger Ferry Is Switch’s Flagship, Powered by Hydrogen
The Sea Change Passenger Ferry Is Switch’s Flagship, Powered by Hydrogen

6 Jun 2021, 13:25 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The next generation of ferries from Switch Maritime starts with this 75-passenger hydrogen cell fuel powered catamaran ferry called the Sea Change.