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U.S Navy’s Most Advanced Laser Weapons Systems On USS Preble The U.S. Navy has revealed new details about a laser weapon test conducted in 2025, highlighting considerable progress in the development of ship-based weapon systems. Image Credits: Lockheed Martin In 2025, the Navy’s famed Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Preble, demonstrated its high-energy laser, which shot…

U.S Navy’s Second Gerald R.Ford Class Aircraft Carrier, The USS John F.Kennedy U.S Navy’s new Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), is undergoing sea trials, marking its first time in open waters. Image Credits: Wikipedia Previously, it had undergone dockside testing, but now all its core systems and overall performance…

World’s Deepest Marine Test Basin Marine Test Basins are facilities for conducting underwater tests and research regarding the behaviour of ships, offshore platforms, and other marine structures under specific conditions that are mimicked in a controlled environment. Also called towing tanks or model basins, these facilities enable experts to test specific ships or structure designs…

World’s Largest Floating Solar Farm The world’s largest floating solar farm is China’s Anhui Fuyang Southern Wind-solar-storage, with an installed gross capacity of 650,000 KW. It is situated in the city of Fuyang and spans 867 hectares, equal to the size of 1300 football fields. The solar farm is built on a flooded region, which…

Most Powerful Ship Engine-The Gigantic Wärtsilä-Sulzer Image for representation purpose only The Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C is the most powerful ship engine in the world. Finnish Manufacturer Wartsila designed this two-stroke, turbocharged, low-speed diesel engine for the world’s largest container ships, which run on heavy fuel oil. The engine’s biggest 14-cylinder version is 13.5 m tall, 26.5…

Longest Non-Stop Sea Voyage In History The longest continuous sea voyage ever undertaken was by William Reid Stowe, a visual artist and mariner who grew up watching vessels on the East Coast and sailed the Pacific and Atlantic oceans in his teens and twenties. He also built his own sailboats with the help of family…

Haunted Ghost Ship – The Longest Drifting Vessel In History The SS Baychimo is one of the most famous haunted ghost ships in the world. Many myths and legends recount the story of a cargo ship that was abandoned by its crew and was sighted for decades by many, drifting endlessly in the Arctic waters.…

Top 5 Maritime Hubs In The World The top maritime hubs in the world are not merely seaports but vital nodes in the global transportation network. They are complex ecosystems of logistics, technology and strategic technological advantage, boasting modern infrastructure and automated systems for efficient operations while handling diverse types of cargo. In this article,…

Largest Maritime Insurance Payouts The oceans and seas, though vital for maritime trade and commerce, can often be very dangerous and unpredictable, with storms and powerful waves causing terrible ship accidents. Navigational errors or miscommunication among the crew also lead to ship collisions, fires, oil spills and other catastrophic events. This shows that the risks…

Biggest Salvage Ship In The World Image Credits: Wikipedia The Boka Vanguard, earlier called the Dockwise Vanguard, is a powerful vessel, believed to be the biggest semi-submersible heavy lift ship in the world. Though it cannot be called a salvage vessel in the traditional sense of possessing cranes for wreck removal, its unique capabilities make…

Largest Shipping Company Bankruptcies Image for representation purpose only The shipping industry, being the mainstay of international trade, is not left unaffected by economic highs and lows, which can lead to the downfall of the largest shipping companies. The bankruptcies impact the global chain while showcasing the vulnerabilities and pressures faced by maritime companies to…

Biggest Containership Sailing Under The American Flag The biggest containership sailing under the American flag is the Maersk Seletar, with a gross tonnage of 80,503, and operated by Maersk Line Ltd, USA. Maersk Seletar was built in 2007 by Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea and was classified by Lloyd’s Register. Image for representation purpose only…

Biggest LNG Carrier Operating Today LNG Carriers are specialised vessels that transport LNG at extremely low temperatures, around -162 degrees Celsius, to keep the gas in a liquid state. These ships are a vital link in the global natural gas supply chain, enabling the bulk movement of LNG from production centres to worldwide markets. Modern…

World’s First Methanol-Powered Container Ship Laura Maersk holds the title of the World’s first methanol-powered feeder container ship. It was launched in 2023 and is owned by Maersk. Image Credits: Jens Dohrn/Wikipedia The vessel was constructed as a dual-fuel container ship in South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. It is 172 meters long and has a…

Top 10 Ship Management Companies Ship Management Companies ensure a ship or a fleet of vessels remains safe and seaworthy by offering services including technical management, commercial management and crew management, covering various aspects such as ship repairs, inspections, and compliance with regulations. They also oversee shipping strategies, KPIs, reports, crew training and safety. Hiring…