Ships harnessed winds as the primary means of propulsion for many centuries before steam engines took center stage in the 1800s; it's quite poetic how maritime travel was greenhouse gas-free long ...

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.

Eighty percent of all global trade travels by sea, and the ships carrying those goods account for 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Now, some shipping companies are taking a new tack as ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On the rough and icy waters of the North Sea in 1925, an unusual ...

A newbuild sailing ro-ro cargo ship, which was recently handed over to French transport company Neoline, has completed its ...