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.…
At Zeymarine, we are thrilled to announce that Mustafa Öztaşkın, our Compliance Manager, has been awarded the prestigious FONASBA Young Ship Agent/Broker of the Year Award for 2024. This international recognition highlights Mustafa’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of compliance and quality management in ship agency operations, a critical aspect of global maritime logistics. The…
The oceans may seem serene to you, that is, until you get below the surface, of course. A quiet revolution is brewing there, one that involves fleets of mechanical explorers. Robotic underwater vehicles, such as ROVs (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles), AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles), and USVs (Unmanned Surface Vessels), are valuable underwater instruments with…
Mersin is the next stop on this journey to port cities. Mersin, one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean, has an intriguing call with its historical and visual richness. History of Mersin There are two commonly acknowledged theories regarding the origin of the name Mersin. Firstly, the Myrtus-Mersin tree, which…
Humanity has long had an ambition to discover and conquer the underwater realm. What is the history of submarines, then? Come with us for an underwater adventure. Legends and Myths About Underwater Vehicles A well-known historical legend centers around Alexander the Great. Nearly two millennia after the incident, the Mughal poet Amir…