Billionaire's Megayacht Is Getting Cut in Half but He's Not Backing Out of the Project
19 Nov 2023, 10:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / REV Ocean, the world's biggest megayacht and research platform, is going through major changes at the yard, including an unplanned hull extension
REV Ocean, World's Biggest and Most Expensive Megayacht, Resumes Construction
11 Nov 2023, 13:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The REV Ocean Foundation announces construction has resumed after a 2-year hiatus, will result in a longer hull and some streamlining to overcome "challenges'
U.S. Navy-Owned Research Vessel Petrel: The Mighty Superyacht Explorer Tipped Over by Wind
23 Mar 2023, 07:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / RV Petrel, formerly part of Paul Allen’s impressive feet of research explorers, toppled over in dry docking in strangest incident of the kind
This $34 Million Superyacht Fit for a Billionaire Doubles as a Heavy-Duty Research Vessel
13 Mar 2023, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who said that superyacht are only good for lavish vacations and parties? The Cupani may be luxurious, but it hides the heart of a scientific vessel
Decade-Old Research Explorer Yacht Finds New Owner
17 Jan 2023, 02:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like a friendly family yacht, but it's much more than that, and was built by a shipyard that specialized in advanced technology
Uthörn Breaks the Norm as the First German Ship Powered by Green Methanol
3 Nov 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet the trailblazing Uthörn, a scientific research vessel that's powered by green methanol, becoming the first ship of its kind in Germany
Custom Research Vessel for Hawaii to Boast Impressive Technical Innovations
20 Oct 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All American Marine is building a research catamaran for the University of Hawai'i, featuring a unique hydrofoil-assisted design with multiple benefits
Old Japanese Vessel Turned Research Explorer Has an Inspiring Story
13 Jul 2022, 01:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / From whaling to saving sharks, this old Japanese ship became an explorer yacht with a noble mission unlike many others out there
World's First Long-Range Autonomous Research Ship Is in the Works, Looks Sleek and Nimble
1 Jun 2022, 07:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Plymouth Marine Laboratory is working on building the world's first long-range autonomous research vessel called Oceanus.
Star Trek Online MMORPG Starships Featured in Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard
4 Mar 2022, 10:57 UTC · By: Cosmin Vasile / This marks the first time in the game’s history that original content from Star Trek Online has been featured on a live Star Trek show
This Japanese Science Vessel Drilled Deeper Beneath the Ocean Than Any Other in History
19 Feb 2022, 16:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The world's first ocean drilling scientific research vessel equipped with riser technology set the record for the deepest hole under the ocean
Axis Support Vessel Has It All: Chopper, Jet Skis, Submersible, and Seaplanes
26 Nov 2021, 15:43 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This ship is completed by the same crew that built Bezos' Project Y721 shadow vessel. Axis is equipped for sea exploration and the search for sunken treasure
SuRi, "World's Most Adventurous Superyacht" Can Be Chartered for $350K
25 Nov 2021, 18:24 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This superyacht is designed to be a research vessel, toy box, and luxury housing, all wrapped up into a world-faring package. Features endless toys and gear
Nuclear-Powered Earth 300 Will Be World's Biggest Yacht and Scheduled for 2025
23 Oct 2021, 08:26 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This future research yacht is scheduled for launch in 2025 and will house the world's brightest scientists while being nuclear-powered. Costs $700 million
Rare Recently-Discovered Rams Show How Ancient Warships Conducted Battles
7 Sep 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rare, massive rams from Roman warships were recently discovered in Sicily, through the Battle of the Egadi Islands project for marine archaeology.
World’s Most Advanced Unmanned Research Vehicle Leaves Standard Ships Far Behind
9 Jul 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Maritime research is about to be completely revolutionized by the latest autonomous, sustainable research vessel that just completed its first exploration.
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.
Sales of Personal Submarines Are Booming Because That’s the Way of the Rich
19 Nov 2020, 10:10 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Report notes 2020 has been a good year for sales of luxury submersibles, with the number of units sold expected to double in 2021
This 985-Foot Ice Breaker Superyacht Has Labs, Courtyards, and Casinos
16 Oct 2020, 11:38 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The Beluga superyacht is filled with space for research facilities, casinos, restaurants, atriums and courtyards. An ice-breaker hull is included in the design.
Ferry McFerryFace Was the Minister's Choice, Not the Public's
31 Jan 2018, 10:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / New South Wales' transport ministry accused of lying to the public when it selected the winning name for its new fleet of ferries.