The job of breaking down these large ships is one of the most dangerous and the added load has only made it harder.

Sooner or later, every ship sails off into the sunset. Here’s where they wind up. Older cruise ships are often sold, refurbished, and relaunched under new brands. Ships that are too outdated or costly ...

This post has been updated to correct the status of Military Sealift Command ships that are being transferred to the Maritime Administration. The Navy is quietly decommissioning ships from the fleet ...