Shipbuilder Austal first came to Gizmag’s attention in 2005 with the launch of the world’s largest aluminum vessel, the 127 meter Benchijigua Express. The company then started building Littoral Combat ...

February 5, 2006 The M80 Stiletto Experimental Vessel was launched this week offering a sneak peak at the next generation of military vessels. The Stiletto is an operational experiment by the Pentagon ...

It feels backwards, but larger ships often have an easier time reaching higher speeds than smaller vessels. This breaks down hull speed, wave interference, hump resistance, and the design tricks like ...

Artist Concept of a DDG-51 Flight III. Lockheed Martin Photo A congressional committee is calling into question the Navy’s plan to adapt an almost 30-year old hull design to be the centerpiece of the ...

SAN DIEGO – The Navy is striving to field “revolutionary combat capability” in new ships and through mid-life modernizations, but it can do so while keeping risk low by focusing on new weapons and ...

A collaboration between APL, Hyundai Heavy Industries and DNV will make APL's new ships more fuel-efficient. The new hull design will will make APL’s 10 new ultra large container ships some 20 per ...

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Questions have dogged the design of the Zumwalt's tumblehome hull for years. Now its captain is speaking out about how it handles high seas. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP) WASHINGTON — After years of stability ...

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Assn. (NMMA), approximately 300,000 small powerboats were produced in the U.S. in 2003, with a total value of about $9 billion (USD). The vast majority ...

While it’s a form of transport few of us see, shipping packs a punch as a polluter. According to a recent study, shipping accounts for around 3% of global CO2 emissions. Not surprising when you ...