For most of seafaring's history, the primary means of propelling a ship was with sails. However, most modern ships no longer have sails, instead relying on combustion power. Using diesel engines means ...

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.

When people think of big engines, they usually think of regular gas engines, like Koenigsegg's 2,300-horsepower monster. However, if you think about it, there are many much bigger vehicles out there, ...

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 ...

The staff engineer aboard the Sky Princess, and his team of mechanics, are checking and repairing the ship’s 4 engines. Maintenance checks like this can only be performed when the ship is at port–and ...

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 ...