A Christmas cruise can be one of the most entertaining, relaxing, and exotic ways to spend the holidays. But as much as they feel like […]
Month: October 2024
TWELVE OF THE STRANGEST SHIPS TO EVER SET SAIL
1. The Bottsand Split-Hull Although she looks like Dr. Evil’s headquarters, this unique vessel fulfills the noble mission of cleaning oil spills in the Baltic. […]
THE WORLD’S LARGEST FLOATING HOSPITALS ARE MERCY CLASS SHIPS DOOMED TO EXTINCTION?
Since their conversion from supertankers to hospital ships, these behemoths have gained a cult status in Navy circles. The two vessels – USNS Mercy and […]
MS ESTONIA ONE OF THE MOST ILL OMENED SHIPS IN HISTORY
Over the years, it has become something of a tradition to benchmark all maritime disasters to the Titanic, like a game of comparing cards. The […]
WHAT HAPPENED TO BRITAIN’S PASSENGER HOVERCRAFT?
In any conversation about Britain’s passenger hovercraft program, it is only a matter of time until the word “awesome” gets thrown in. And indeed, those […]
ICONIC FERRIES OF THE WORLD PART 2 ASIA
12. Olkhon Island (Russia) Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, is known for its ancient origins, mysterious witch doctors, and the third largest lake-island on the […]
MSC’S NEW FLEET OF CONTAINER GIANTS WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Despite years of turmoil, the shipping industry seems more assertive than ever, its long-term ambitions clearly manifested in the current fleet expansion. And though the […]
ICONIC FERRIES OF THE WORLD PART 5 EUROPE
9. The Vapur (Turkey) Could this be the shortest transcontinental crossing? It sure is a memorable one, for the public ferry across the Bosporus navigates […]
THE SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Fathers are a peculiar species. They tend to recall and regret their mistakes as parents, often overlooking the things they did right. Focused on the […]
ORANGE JUICE TANKERS HOW YOUR BREAKFAST SAILS THE SEAS
More than 205 meters long and 35 meters wide, she sails from São Paulo to the USA, the Netherlands, and Japan with 37,000 tons of […]