Ships can't simply reverse like cars because their rudders become useless when the propeller flow switches direction. We explore the clever techniques captains use, from iterative kicks ahead to ...

Ever looked at a project that seemed so out there and fantastical you thought, "That will never materialize beyond pretty computer renderings on my touchscreen?" We do so multiple times on any given ...

Modern cruise ships are engineered to maneuver themselves into tight ports without relying on expensive tugboats, using a clever combination of bow thrusters, twin propellers, and independent rudders.