This science fiction-like technology - called "underwater fibre laser-induced plasma detonation wave propulsion ... improve the efficiency of civilian ships and achieve "green shipping ...

The plasma also changes the surface free energy — for example, from hydrophobic to hydrophilic — which improves its wettability for adhesives and coatings. Traditionally, a water droplet test has been ...

The modular structure of this system, consisting of paint and plasma coatings, is intended to cover a broad spectrum in the section of fluorine alternative seals. The target properties are ...

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has been chosen to provide its MarineLINE coating for up to six new vessels being built for ...

The LSA coating will lessen the load on shipboard cooling systems while improving working and living conditions aboard ship. In addition, fewer hours will be required for topside paint ...

It was a passion project that spanned around 15 years and cost over $1 million, but nearly two decades after technology entrepreneur Chris Willson purchased a cruise ship on Craigslist ...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is lending some of its ships to other cruise lines. The company has entered into several long-term charter agreements for four ships across its three brands. Norwegian ...

Stevedores in Germany should be preparing to load the first batch on a ship bound for a massive energy project in Louisiana. Instead the cargo is sitting in a German warehouse after Washington ...

A woman has shared a glimpse into her glamorous life onboard a cruise ship, where she spends half of every year on holiday. Christine Kesteloo, 44, from the US, has explored over 108 countries ...

On Saturday, the country deployed two naval ships and began the deployment of an army field hospital with 118 medical personnel to provide immediate assistance to the injured. The massive ...

Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line.