Back to basics science and technology stories told through the voices and experiences of fantastic frontline characters about making the mega marine machines that take on the challenges of the world’s waters and win… most of the time.
The Earth’s ocean really is the planet. It’s awesome. It holds the mysteries of the past, the key to all we have today, and the lifeline to our future. This fast-paced ocean adventure documentary series reveals how creative characters are using extraordinary tools to discover, explore, and work in our most extreme ocean environments.
Episodic Breakdown:
EP 1: SUB SHOP — In Curaçao, U-Boat Worx trains the next generation of submarine pilots, pioneering safer, state-of-the-art vessels for the future of private undersea exploration.
EP 2: WIND RIDERS: RACING THE FUTURE — From SailGP’s high-speed catamarans to France’s record-breaking SP80 ambitions, cutting-edge engineering and fearless sailors push the limits of wind-powered racing.
EP 3: TUG O’ WAR — From transatlantic super-tugs to robotic harbour assistants, discover the powerful engineering and precision behind the workhorse vessels keeping global shipping moving.
EP 4: BRIDGES, TUNNELS & FLOATING HARBORS — From Norway’s floating tunnels to Seattle’s innovative bridges, extraordinary engineering overcomes storms, corrosion and seismic threats to transform waterways.
EP 5: SHIP RECYCLING: DEATH & REBIRTH — Discover how massive ships are dismantled and transformed into reusable materials, as innovative recycling techniques give old vessels a second life.
EP 6: FIRE FLEET: THE WORLD’S WATERBOMBERS — From Canada’s Super Scoopers to giant waterbombers, powerful firefighting aircraft and their crews battle increasingly destructive wildfires from the skies.
EP 7: LOBSTER KINGS OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC — In Nova Scotia and Maine, powerful lobster boats and determined crews race against time to bring the world’s prized seafood to market.
EP 8: HARVEST THE WIND — Off Virginia’s coast, towering installation vessels, precision cranes and seabed robots construct one of the world’s most ambitious offshore wind energy projects.
EP 9: TURKEY’S NEW RIVER ROAD — Turkey’s ambitious Kanal Istanbul megaproject aims to carve a new maritime highway, confronting immense engineering, environmental and political challenges.
EP 10: VAN OORD: MASTERS OF THE SEA — From artificial islands to deep-sea cables, Dutch marine engineering giant Van Oord deploys cutting-edge vessels to reshape coastlines and transform maritime infrastructure.
EP 11: ROBOTICS ON AND UNDER THE WAVES — From autonomous cargo ships to underwater robots and stealth vessels, revolutionary marine technologies are transforming exploration, shipping and naval operations.
EP 12: ICEBREAKER RETURNS — As polar ice melts, demand for powerful icebreakers rises, with advanced fleets supporting research, shipping, national defence and emergency rescue.