It is an image that defies logic: a full-rigged ship, sails furled, crawling across a spit of land like some great, wooden leviathan. The phenomenon of portage on an epic scale, the act of moving ships overland. Far from mere myth, these events are watershed moments in history, cinema, and engineering, where the impossible…
The sea has always been mythologized as a realm of freedom. Throughout history, poets have written about its endless horizons. However, for the modern seafarer, the men and women who keep the arteries of global trade flowing, the sea is less a dream than a long corridor of struggles. The Psychology of Isolation …
It is impossible to separate maritime experience from mankind’s story on planet Earth. Sometimes ships have been the vehicles that changed history. Let’s take a chronological look at these ships that have shaped the course of history. Uluburun Shipwreck (c. 1300 BCE) We start not with a ship that launched an empire, but…
Piraeus, Greece’s largest port and Athens’ eternal maritime twin, has lived a thousand lives. Beneath its maritime grit, Piraeus tells the story of ancient empires, naval battles, global trade, and a distinct urban culture forged where the Aegean kisses the land. Let’s navigate through the history, port significance, attractions, and culture that make Piraeus…
Life at sea isn’t always easy for sailors. From time to time, a computer or a game console onboard can greatly contribute to their well-being. Interestingly, maritime themes have also become a favorite subject for video game developers. And for gamers, it’s an exciting genre to dive into. So let’s take a look at some…
Stories of monsters, missing ships, and whirlpools that swallow entire fleets have been told by sailors for centuries. It’s time to swab the decks of fiction, though. This ship is bound for the waves of truth, so join us on this journey. The Bermuda Triangle Let’s start with the biggest, the…
Would you like to familiarise yourself with or remember terminology about maritime shipping? Come and let’s go through our list. A Aft: The rear part of a ship or the opposite of the bow Anchorage: The designated area where ships anchor, often with specific rules and charges. Arbitration: Method for resolving…
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…