Dubai, a city known for its glamorous retail centers, sparkling skyscrapers, and eight-lane highways filled with luxury cars, and the home of one of our offices. Let’s explore Dubai, its maritime story and its port together. History of Dubai The contemporary transformation of Dubai into a major port metropolis has a…
No smart phones, no social media. Life was quite different when we entered the 21st century but we have come so far. Humanity has pushed the limits of the blue frontier through ground-breaking inventions and sadly, sometimes with catastrophes. A century of advancements, failures, and bold aspirations, the kind of things that would cause…
Espresso with boiled water is called Americano, right? What about the first coffee shop in the world? Do you know where and when it was opened? If you think you are a coffee geek, think twice. By the way, the answer is İstanbul, 16th century. Can you imagine a life without coffee? Most people…
Big data. The phrase itself is summoning visions of tech gurus squinting at dashboards as if deciphering quantum science. But what is it, really? In the maritime world, big data will probably not be just a buzzword. It’s a lifeline, a compass for navigating an ocean of inefficiencies. Let’s break this down. Big…
The ocean is a trickster—dark, scary, and sometimes brutal. Certain routes stand as epic tests of seamanship, nerves, and good fortune. Join the crew on the most dangerous sailing routes. Cape Horn Cape Horn, sometimes called the “Mount Everest of sailing,” is one of the most challenging sailing routes in the world.…
It might be hard to tell reality from fiction in the waters because of the overwhelming darkness and isolation. After all, we have delved deeper into space than we have into our own oceans, and there are tales in these unexplored regions that have frightened seafarers for centuries. The deep depths are a haven for…
October 24 marks United Nations Day. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a crucial part of the United Nations bureaucratic engine room, quietly ensures our safety when we ship our goods from one point to another, despite the fact that most people only associate the UN with the lofty goals of world peace and the eradication…
Dreaming of the past, when our forefathers sailed across unknown waters using only the stars for navigation and whose craft was flimsy in comparison to modern mechanical wonders, brings a unique sense of excitement. Beyond imagination, however, a few courageous people have made it their goal to personally go on these antiquated odysseys. Let’s…
We celebrate World Maritime Day today. Safety on the high seas is extremely important, as this year’s theme, “Navigating the Future: Safety First,” serves as a reminder. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made safety its primary priority, which should come as no surprise. Incidents are the first thing to avoid. Yet, take a…
Santos, a port city rich in Brazilian cultural legacy and maritime history, is located on the country’s southeast coast. Santos is still the biggest and busiest port in Latin America, despite not having the glitz of Rio or the metropolitan sprawl of São Paulo. This distinction has been there for more than a century.…