Researchers at Finland's Aalto University have salvaged 300-year-old wood from the wreckage of a cargo ship in Oulu, which was transformed into yarn and knitted into a zero-waste dress. More about This dress is made from the remains of a 17th-century shipwreck
Marble and marquetry bring a sense of old-school glamour to suites designed by architect Maxime d'Angeac for the 220-metre Orient Express Corinthian yacht, which has set sail for the first time from a dock in Saint-Nazaire, France. More about Interiors of world's largest sailing yacht draw on "golden age of luxury cruises"
SS Normandie only graced the seas for four years before meeting a fiery end. But it was long enough for her to be considered the ultimate ocean liner, profiled here as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. More about Ill-fated art deco ocean liner SS Normandie was "too luxurious" for her time
Designer Paul Priestman has aimed to tackle overcrowding in popular tourist destinations with Viewpoint, a concept for a sightseeing boat where everyone is guaranteed a good view. More about Paul Priestman reimagines sightseeing boats to maximise the view
Artist Tavares Strachan has positioned a large-scale model of a ship in a rooftop pond at London's Hayward Gallery, forming an outdoor installation to accompany his current art exhibition There Is Light Somewhere. More about Tavares Strachan perches giant ship atop Hayward Gallery
Royal Carribbean's near-10,000-capacity Icon of the Seas has set sail on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. More about World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns
A Mitsubishi Corporation cargo ship has embarked on its first wind-powered voyage after being retrofitted with two rigid 37.5-metre-tall sails, in what could mark a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry. More about Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping
Hotel company Accor has unveiled the 220-meter-long Orient Express Silenseas sailing yacht, which will be designed by architect Maxime d'Angeac and studio Stirling Design International. More about Orient Express reveals plans to launch "world's largest sailing ship"
Celebrity Cruises has tapped several well-known designers for the interiors on board its newest vessel, which include a sunset lounge by Nate Berkus and bedroom suites by Kelly Hoppen. More about Nate Berkus designs panoramic sunset bar for luxury cruise ship
Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine is developing a ship called Oceanbird, which could transport 7,000 cars and trucks across the Atlantic propelled only by the wind. More about Wallenius Marine develops world's largest wind-powered vessel to slash shipping emissions
Straight lines and geometric symbols feature inside and out this longliner tuna fishing ship, which Nendo designed to relieve the mental and physical stress imposed on its crew when out at sea. More about Nendo adorns tuna fishing ship with graphic patterns to recall life on land
Container ships could be converted into giant hospitals that could sail to cities most impacted by coronavirus, under a proposal by UK architecture studio Weston Williamson + Partners. More about Weston Williamson + Partners proposes turning container ships into floating coronavirus hospitals
New York firm BG Studio International has included a host of environmentally friendly features in this cruise ship designed to sail the Galápagos Islands. More about BG Studio take design cues from reptiles for a luxury cruise ship sailing the Galápagos Islands
The cruise ship, called Celebrity Edge, has 1,500 suites designed by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, who also fitted out the world's first cantilevered deck that can move up and down the ship's exterior. More about Kelly Hoppen-designed cruise ship features a moving cantilevered exterior deck
British designer Tom Dixon brings retro-futurism to the seas with his rock-and-roll-inspired suite designs for Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, The Scarlet Lady, due to set sail in 2020. More about Tom Dixon designs retro-futurist suites for Virgin's first cruise ship
The world's first autonomous, zero-emissions container ship is set to embark on its maiden voyage in 2018, delivering goods between Norwegian towns. More about World's first autonomous cargo ship to set sail in 2018
Engineering company Rolls-Royce has revealed concept designs for an autonomous ship that could be managed remotely from a control centre (+ slideshow). More about Rolls-Royce touts remote-controlled cargo ship as "future of the maritime industry"
Marking International Women's Day, design studio Muf has embarked on a project to transform a narrowboat into a touring cultural centre promoting contemporary female artists. More about Muf adapts former cargo boat to create floating arts centre for women
German artist Tobias Rehberger has patterned a British warship with distorting black and white graphics to mark the centenary of the First World War (+ slideshow). More about Tobias Rehberger covers HMS President in "dazzle camouflage"
The restoration of historic tea clipper the Cutty Sark in London by Grimshaw architects has been derided by architecture critics and conservation experts after being officially reopened by the Queen yesterday. Here's a round up of what people are saying. More about Critics trash Grimshaw's Cutty Sark restoration