Sea Monsters

The USNS Comfort is the largest hospital ship on the planet, a hero of the seas that sets a course for saving the world. Explore the incredible engineering behind this humanitarian hulk and the incredible logistics it takes to keep it afloat.

Discover how tracker aircraft along with a fleet of ice-fighting machines take on Iceberg Alley, the world's largest frozen battlefield where hundreds of icebergs threaten valuable shipping lanes and offshore exploration.

The Netherlands is home to the most advanced water defense system on the planet, protecting millions with its fortress-like barriers. Join engineers and experts as they examine this complex water control network as it faces its greatest challenge.

Discover a fleet of seagoing machines that are transforming the movement of the ocean into clean electricity. The technology of these advanced machines is evolving and construction is expensive, but the results could contain world-saving potential.

The US Navy Riverine Squadron is on a mission to protect the world's ports and keep critical sea lanes open. Explore their latest breed of ships that use technologically advanced propulsion systems, leaving the traditional propeller behind.

Superyachts are the ultimate symbols of wealth and power, evolving from floating luxury lounges into well-appointed vessels for extreme thrill seekers. Climb aboard and see how the new lust for adventure is driving the most futuristic designs on the sea.

A brand new, million-dollar offshore powerboat is gearing up to compete against the fastest watercraft on the planet. The team has taken years to perfect this prototype, and now they're on the starting line for the most dangerous race on water.

As the planet becomes more crowded, finding new space to build becomes a growing challenge. Discover innovative builders who are leaving solid ground for an ocean-top frontier in their pursuit to construct new ways to live on the water.

As the demand for goods has increased, container ships are getting larger and ports are becoming increasingly congested. See the daring harbor pilots and others who work to control the incredibly crowded traffic on today's water highways.

Ferries are among the busiest boats on the water, transporting more than 2 billion people across the globe every year. Leading the way is a new passenger ferry, the Francisco, an engineering marvel that's working on one of the busiest rivers in the world.

The endless demand for transporting goods across the planet fuels the constant evolution of the marine engine. See how propulsion pioneers are taking engine development in a whole new direction and building the most efficient marine machines ever.

Modern submarines are some of the most complex ocean vessels being designed and constructed today, pushing the boundaries of ocean exploration. Discover new builders who are creating innovative designs in pursuit of exploring our planet's final frontier.

Two of the most technologically advanced US Coast Guard cutters are now on the seas and ready for active duty. See the engineering behind these state-of-the-art ships and how they're on a mission to fight terrorism, bust drug runners and save lives.