Oceanliner Designs on MSN

Why The Oceans Are Still Full Of Pirates

They may not fly skull-and-crossbones flags, but pirates are still out there. Modern piracy is alive and dangerous, targeting ...
Practical Engineering on MSN

How Canal Locks Move Ships Across Mountains

From ancient waterways to the modern Panama Canal, locks remain one of the most ingenious engineering systems ever built.
Wind-Assisted Propulsion is where old meets new, using power drawn from the wind to help move the ship on its journey, saving fuel along the way.
The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf. It's now ...