We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Inflatable tubes arguably provide the best value when it comes to tow-behind-the-boat watersports. They accommodate a […]
Month: December 2024
Boating Deaths Down With One Exception
Standup paddleboarding is a safe and relaxing way to enjoy the water when proper safety protocols such wearing a leash and a properly fitting life […]
TOP PACKING LIST ESSENTIALS FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS CRUISE
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 […]
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 […]