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80% of international trade is handled by merchant shipping, transporting goods worth approximately $7 trillion every year, according to...

Known by a few names over its 30 year lifespan, the Knock Nevis was the world’s largest self-propelled ship in history. Longer than many...

What is an azimuth thruster? Azimuth thrusters, also called azipods, are propellers mounted in a pod that provides thrust and steering by...

When you think of drones, you might imagine a small quadcopter with a camera, flown for fun. These small aerial vehicles have grown into...

Ship’s captains hold command and responsibility of a vessel. They are responsible for navigation, taking care of the crew, paperwork, and...

The US Department of Energy’s goal is to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. According to energy.gov, these new wind...

Shipping emits about 3.5% of the world’s CO2, 9% of sulphur oxides, and 18-30% of nitrogen oxides. There’s a big push to decarbonize and...

When we think of offshore wind power, the first image that pops up is probably wind turbines just off the shore, slowly spinning in the...

Over the last couple of years, offshore robotics has graduated from “it’s coming soon” to a reality. Legged, tracked, and even wheeled...

Have you ever been on a cruise ship? It can be a very relaxing experience - a smooth ride, good food, drinks, and lots of activities....

“This is the fourth energy revolution in shipping — from rowing our boats to sails to steam engine to diesel engine and we have to change...

Let’s say you have a large vessel that needs to be transported, but not under its own power. I may be damaged or not yet seaworthy, what...

FPSOs, or floating production storage and offloading facilities, help process and store oil and gas offshore. These vessels retrieve,...

Working offshore can involve a grueling schedule, cramped quarters, and being away from home for weeks or even months at a time. Working...

“Dynamic positioning may be the most important shipboard navigation system since the compass.” - Professional Mariner, Journal of the...

Decarbonization is sweeping the commercial shipping sector. Shipping has lagged behind in this area, but pressure is mounting to lower...

What is FLIP? R/P FLIP is a unique vessel that can flip 90 degrees, staying vertical for weeks at a time to do ocean research. FLIP...

Shuttle tankers are specialized vessels that transport oil from offshore oil wells to refineries on shore. They were first used in the...

It’s Fun Fact Friday and today we’re going to take a look at a fantastic piece of technology, the Falkirk Wheel. It’s a huge, rotating...

We’ve collected a list of all the types of dynamically positioned vessels we could find. Some of the categories overlap and some ships...