The Navy looks to cut maintenance times by using 3-D printing, as well as augmented-reality software that allows technicians ...

To deter China’s growing naval power, the US must rapidly expand its fleet through a modern Naval Act, embracing large block ...

Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger large methane emissions by just moving through the water. The ...

White House moves prompt staff cuts at a new shipbuilding office and warnings of setbacks at shipyards and the Merchant ...

The 'ship goo' was found oozing out of the research vessel's rudder shaft. DNA sequencing revealed it was a previously ...

Have you ever wondered how the massive propellers that drive the world's biggest ships are made and installed? In this behind-the-scenes engineering documentary, we take you deep into the world of ...

A Mexican Navy ship never intended to sail under the Brooklyn Bridge. U.S. and Mexican officials are investigating what led to the accident that killed two crew members.

The ship’s propeller was going in reverse at the time of the crash, an official with knowledge of the investigation said Monday. The ship also had electricity, as is clear from the lit string ...

The ship’s propeller was going in reverse at the time of the crash, an official with knowledge of the investigation said Monday. The ship also had electricity, as is clear from the lit string ...

Reason for the Ship Staying Put The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that MSC Meraviglia is in Portland to undergo important mechanical work, specifically involving its propeller blades.

The company, which has a 246-foot-long ice-simulation tank, is now designing ships for countries including Canada and Sweden, and hopes to play a role in U.S. development plans.

While engines can generate power, issues in the mechanical system can prevent the power from reaching the propellers so the ship cannot maintain cruising speeds. The actual problem can be a number ...