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Proceedings of International Symposium on the History of Maritime Technology Köktürk, Hakan Mehmet; Nejabati, Akram Nejabati, Akram It's wonderful to witness the collaboration between Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and Pîrî Reis University in co-organizing the "International on the History of Maritime Technology (HIMAT-24)" symposium. The maritime history of our nations indeed holds immense significance and bringing together renowned figures and experts from Japan and Türkiye to exchange insights is truly commendable. The examples you've highlighted, such as the Ertuğrul accident and the evacuation of Japanese citizens from Iran, underscore the enduring friendship between our countries. It's heartening to see how these historical events continue to pave the way for cooperation and mutual understanding. Professor Emeritus Shogo Hayashi's keynote speech is undoubtedly eagerly awaited, as his perspectives are expected to offer valuable insights from Japan on maritime technology. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan in 2024, this symposium holds even greater significance. I'm confident that this conference will not only strengthen the bonds between our universities but also contribute significantly to the advancement of academic research in both our nations.

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International Symposium On The Black Sea Maritime History International Symposium on the Black Sea Maritime History was organized by Pîrî Reis University Maritime History Research Centre in support of Black Sea Association of Maritime Institute (BSAMI) via zoom and YouTube on 31 August 2021 from İstanbul/Turkey. The primary aim of this symposium was to exercise and maintain the ability of maritime history research activities and to promote high quality of studies in maritime history, in spite of prevailing pandemic conditions. The Black Sea is located at the crossroads between two continents-Europe and Asia-whilst it also comprises a part of the important crises regions in the world and human history. The Black Sea region is of increasing geopolitical, military-strategic and geo-economic importance. Oil and gas pipelines, as well as fiber-optic cables, run along the bottom of the sea, while on the surface hundreds of ships crisscross it daily moving people and goods. For centuries, the Black Sea has been fought over by some of the world’s major empires. Specifically, The Turkish Straits, two internationally significant waterways, allows maritime connections from the Black Sea all the way to the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, the Atlantic Ocean via Gibraltar, and the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal, making them crucial international waterways. In this symposium, the main intention was to focus on all aspects of maritime history matters in the Black Sea and therefore the programme was designed accordingly. Programme began with opening remarks of symposium co-chairs Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan and Admiral (R) Metin Ataç by emphasising on the main reasons for the event and the role of the University within maritime history research. Opening remarks on the importance of the Black Sea continued with Mr. Tamer Kıran, the chairman of the board of trustees. After opening remarks, the first keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Alexey Postnikov presented his speech titled as “Slavs (Rus’) on the Black Sea in the Early Middle Ages (before the 18th Century)”. The symposium continued with the first session chaired by Dr. Funda Songur and three papers were presented emphasising different aspects of the Black Sea History. Second part of the symposium began with the second keynote speech delivered by Professor Alexander Mikaberidze. Professor Mikaberidze hightlighted the challenges of maritime history of the Black Sea. Second session followed the keynote speech, chaired by Asst. Prof. Dr. Aydın Şıhmantepe, started with presentation on salt smuggling in the region and continued with regional security issues. The symposium was finalised with closing remarks underlining results of each study presented in the symposium.

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1312 2024-10-25T12:26:28Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

International Sypmposium on the Eastern Mediterranean Maritime History PREFACE It is our great pleasure to conclude the International Symposium on the Eastern Mediterranean Maritime History which was organized by Pîrî Reis University Maritime History Research Centre via zoom and YouTube on 29 May 2021. It was an important step in refreshing interest in maritime history by bringing together researchers interested in maritime history of the Eastern Mediterranean. Eastern Mediterranean has been keeping its vital position in the world history for thousands of years due to its varied institutional benefits in generating civilisations. Eastern Mediterranean became the centre for the first sea trade route at international level. Therefore the maritime economy was shifted from waterside only to far distance trading which was not even imagined by early civilisations. As the importance of trade and exchange in the Eastern Mediterranean continued to grow over history, Turkish presence was tied up to the area strongly beginning from 12th century. Hence, history of the Eastern Mediterranean evolved upon two things: the region’s own novel development as an international sea trade route and Turkish presence in that development. Besides affecting Turkish history over hundreds of years, the Eastern Mediterranean has enormous impact on world history in total. Studies on the Eastern Mediterranean, therefore, has unlimited sources for a rich historiography at macro perspective both for the world and Turkish history. It is our great pleasure to be part of such an effort by bringing respective scholars together to discuss

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