Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

The last time we looked at the U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible, production start was listed as a vague "when market demand has been met." The vessel launched last year, and U-Boat Worx is now commencing volume production and drastically cutting price.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingNemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

Outrageous armored submarine claims 50-km/h underwater top speed

Highland Systems is adding to its fearsome vehicle lineup in extraordinary style, with an 11-seat armored speed demon it calls the Kronos. Clearly inspired by the manta ray, this hybrid beast rocks folding wings and 1,200 horsepower of propulsion.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingOutrageous armored submarine claims 50-km/h underwater top speed

Bizzare “Aquatic Utility Vehicle” puts a UTV cabin on two jet ski legs

Whatever's in the water down in Florida, we want some. As ridiculously awesome as it is awesomely ridiculous, the Shadow Six Typhoon places a UTV body on top of a pair of high-performance jet skis, creating the world's first "aquatic utility vehicle."

Source of Article

Continue ReadingBizzare “Aquatic Utility Vehicle” puts a UTV cabin on two jet ski legs

Pedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

Although pedal-powered boats do exist, most use either a propeller or flapping fins. Ben Kilner's one-off Jamima Paddleduck takes a different approach, with two rear paddles mounted on a bike frame – and the setup has some definite selling points.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingPedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

America’s Cup sailing team spin-out launches all-electric foiling workboat

Artemis Technologies has launched what is claimed to be the world's first commercially viable all-electric foiling workboat, which cuts through the water at up to 34 knots and offers a per-charge cruising range of up to 60 nautical miles.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingAmerica’s Cup sailing team spin-out launches all-electric foiling workboat

China launches an autonomous mothership full of autonomous drones

China christened a remarkable new 290-foot ship last week – the world's first semi-autonomous drone carrier. It'll carry, launch, recover and co-ordinate the actions of more than 50 other autonomous aerial, surface and underwater vehicles.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingChina launches an autonomous mothership full of autonomous drones

Autonomous container ship completes 790-km trip from crowded Tokyo Bay

Several groups in Japan have been demonstrating fully autonomous ships in the last few months, and the latest, a 95-m container ship, has just completed a 790-km autonomous voyage starting and ending in the heavily congested waters of Tokyo Bay.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingAutonomous container ship completes 790-km trip from crowded Tokyo Bay

Colossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests

If you've ever gone out on a booze cruise and thought "gee, I wish there was less fresh air," this one's for you! Dutch submarine company U-Boat Worx has announced an enormous new underwater venue for up to 120 guests plus a full crew and staff.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingColossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests

Hydrus packs autonomous ocean exploration tech into a much smaller package

While AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are invaluable for gathering oceanographic data, they also tend to be fairly large and very expensive. The Hydrus offers a much smaller, less costly alternative, which still packs a lot of punch.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingHydrus packs autonomous ocean exploration tech into a much smaller package