Cruise ships are objectively ridiculous machines. They're the size of mountains, weigh as much as skyscrapers, and burn enough fuel in a single voyage to make entire country coastlines seem clean.

Diesel has been the preferred fuel for maritime use for many decades now. Water is denser and more viscous than air, so there's more drag, and more grunt is necessary to over come it. Apart from the ...

Whether or not you enjoy the idea of setting off on a cruise, there's simply no denying how impressive the ships themselves are. Cruise ships are among the largest vessels on the sea today, and the ...

Eni's Enilive and MSC Cruises tested 100% hydrogenated vegetable oil diesel on one engine aboard the MSC Opera for around 2,000 hours, confirming that the fuel can be used in marine engines without ...

A cruise ship that was the focus of a daring rescue operation off Norway's frigid North Sea coast became disabled because its engines didn't have enough lubricating oil, the country's top maritime ...

Sarah Little, the godmother of AmaSofia, speaking to attendees at the ship’s christening in Amsterdam. Photo: Dori Saltzman Just days after AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaSofia, in ...

Aerial view of Coral Princess cruise ship entering harbor under partly cloudy skies. - Nancy Pauwels/Shutterstock Whether or not you enjoy the idea of setting off on a cruise, there's simply no ...