In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
In March 1945, USS Trigger sank in the East China Sea; 81 years later, restoration work on USS Silversides uncovered a flood valve that appears to connect the surviving boat to its lost sisterHistoric submarine restoration has uncovered a remarkable World War II mystery. Workers found a flood valve stamped with the name USS Trigg...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
In 1984, a 80,000-ton US Navy aircraft carrier hit a Russian nuclear attack submarine moving at 15 knots in the Sea of Japan amid fears of World War 3In 1984, the US aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk collided with the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-314 in the Sea of Japan during a tense...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his nameRaymond LeDreau held the title of Anacapa Island's unofficial caretaker for nearly 3 decades. A Spanish-American War veteran, he endured de...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
In 2009, Monterey Bay scientists used live underwater footage to expose a surprising secret of a deep-sea fish. 13 years later, their ROVs had logged 5,600 dives, helping reveal why the ocean's strangest creatures can look radically different after collectionDeep Pacific creatures exhibit unique survival strategies in perpetual darkness. Some animals produce their own light, while others possess...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Divers found the only known surviving German boat of its class; it had spent nearly 83 years hidden 315 feet beneath the Ionian SeaA long-forgotten German warship, the LS 6, has been discovered underwater off Greece. This unique vessel, built by an aircraft manufacturer...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Italian divers found a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck beneath 151 feet of water; its cargo still held about 500 wine jarsAn underwater fisherman discovered a Roman shipwreck near Mazara del Vallo. Hundreds of ancient wine jars, called amphorae, were found pile...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Indian Navy launches 5th Diving Support Craft 'DSC A24' in KolkataThe Indian Navy successfully launched its fifth Diving Support Craft, DSC A24, in Kolkata. This vessel represents a significant advancement...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
India, Germany to sign the Rs 90,000 crore submarine deal for Indian Navy soon, says German envoy Philipp AckermannIndia and Germany are close to signing a submarine deal soon. This agreement will allow for six advanced submarines to be built in India. T...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
Ex Pacific Reach: INS Nistar to conduct deep-sea diving, rescue mission drillsINS Nistar, India's indigenously built diving support vessel, has arrived in Singapore for Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, a multinational sub...
21 Sep, 2025, 10.38 AM IST
Indian Navy's indigenously designed INS Sandhayak visits Malaysia's KlangINS Sandhayak, an Indian Navy survey vessel, made its maiden port call in Malaysia, showcasing India's hydrographic capabilities and commit...
19 Jul, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
India's first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' commissioned at VishakapatnamIndia commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar. The original Nistar played a key role in the 1971 Indo-Pakis...
18 Jul, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
First indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' to be commissioned into Indian Navy todayThe Indian Navy is set to commission Nistar, the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel, at Visakhapatnam. Hindustan S...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
India’s first indigenous deep-sea rescue ship joins Navy fleet; Here's all about 'Nistar'The Indian Navy received Nistar, its first indigenously built diving support vessel, from Hindustan Shipyard Limited. This specialized ship...
09 Jul, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
SAIL gets nod to manufacture special shipbuilding grade platesThe plates will be used for making diving support vessels (DSV) used by the India Navy, the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) said in a s...
25 Jul, 2019, 07.12 PM IST