New video footage shows what could be the oldest known shipwreck at the bottom of Norway's largest lake The researchers managed to catch a glimpse of the wreck before the underwater robot ran out of power.
Did pirates really fly the Jolly Roger? ASK A RESEARCHER: We asked a professor who has researched pirates.
Twin satellites launched to monitor ship traffic in the North Two dutch-Norwegian satellites will be launched this afternoon in Florida, USA. The satellites will, among other things, monitor ship traffic.
Shipwreck discovered at the bottom of Norway’s largest lake – possibly 700 years old Marine archaeologists believe the ship dates to sometime between 1300 – 1850. It was found at the bottom of the lake Mjøsa, at 410 metres.
How do you build a Viking ship? These woodworkers are joined by researchers on their third Viking ship project The prow of a Viking ship rises over Vikingodden in Tønsberg, Norway. The ‘Gokstad ship’ is being rebuilt.
Was there a Viking Age in Norway — 2000 years before the Vikings? It may be that people from the North went to the Mediterranean with "Viking ships" as early as 3000 years ago.
Norwegian satellite gets its orbital twin AISSat-2 is a newcomer in space that will provide even better surveillance of maritime traffic in the High North.
Yards stay on scene by planning lean To nudge ahead of Asian competitors, Norwegian shipyards overlap various stages – simultaneously designing vessels, acquiring materials and constructing the ships.
Historic shipwrecks could be preserved in the Antarctic Shipworms − molluscs that bore into wood − shun Antarctic waters. This suggests that sunken ships from polar exploration history might be found in near pristine shape.
Dealing with the doldrums on a Viking voyage The outline of a foot on the Gokstad Ship gives us an inkling of what it might have been like for Vikings to cross the ocean.
The Arctic Ocean is not an important shipping route – yet OPINION: Ten ships navigated the Northeast Passage last year, while 18,000 transited the Suez Canal. It will be a long time before the Northern Sea Route becomes an important navigational route, but the development must be followed closely.
Space eyes on ocean traffic Not spaceships, but ships monitored from space. Norwegian hardware on the International Space Station monitors traffic on the seven seas. A new Norwegian satellite is soon on its way to help police the oceans.