Study suggests semi-submersible design may make for more efficient ships

Many readers will already be familiar with so-called narco subs, used to smuggle narcotics from South America into Florida and area. Well, according to a new study, the design of such watercraft could actually have some practical – and legal – applicat… Continue reading Study suggests semi-submersible design may make for more efficient ships

The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

Battery power is finding its way into all forms of transportation, even those meant purely for recreation and thrills. This year, all-electric water toys took on many shapes and styles, from powerful add-on e-drives, to over/underwater submersible hydr… Continue reading The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

Royal Navy awards contract for Europe’s largest crewless submarine

The Royal Navy has awarded a £15.4-million (US$18.9-million) contract to MSubs to build a cutting-edge robotic submarine, called Cetus, that will be the largest in Europe and will be capable of diving deeper than conventional submarines.Continue Readin… Continue reading Royal Navy awards contract for Europe’s largest crewless submarine

Redesigned U-Boat Worx Super Sub gets a big boost in speed

Whereas the Super Sub previously had an estimated top speed of 8 knots, it should now be capable of going up to 10 knots

It was just last year that we told you about the Super Sub, a speedy three-person electric submersible made by Dutch company U-Boat Worx. Well, the firm has now announced a revisal to its design, which will make the watercraft even faster.

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Triton’s Project Hercules: Highway to the eighth-of-a-mile-low club

Triton has taken its innovative stretched-bubble pressure hull in a new direction for its latest luxury submersible design. Project Hercules offers … well, an extremely private and intimate experience for two, with the pilot tucked away in the back.C… Continue reading Triton’s Project Hercules: Highway to the eighth-of-a-mile-low club

U-Boat Worx floats $25 million submersible superyacht

The idea of a superyacht that pampers guests with luxury both atop and below the waterline is one that has long tickled the imaginations of everyone from adventurous children to demanding billionaires. But it’s ultimately proven better-suited to the pe… Continue reading U-Boat Worx floats $25 million submersible superyacht