From the gentle, bus-sized Whale Shark to the powerful Great White, the ocean’s largest fish captivate our imagination. For maritime professionals, these giants are more than wonders; they represent navigational […]
Great power competition in the Persian Gulf: the evolving roles of China and Russia amid a recalibrating United States
Great power competition in the Persian Gulf is reshaping maritime security, energy routes, and port governance as China and Russia expand roles and U.S. influence recalibrates. Why this topic matters […]
The Stockholm–Turku Green Corridor: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Global Shipping
Explore how the Stockholm–Turku green maritime corridor became a global leader in sustainable shipping. This in-depth analysis covers biogas innovation, EU policy, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and the future of decarbonizing maritime […]
Ship bunkering in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz: opportunities, locations, and practical guidance
Where to bunker in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz: key hubs, services, risks, and best practices for ship operators. Why the Persian Gulf–Hormuz corridor is a […]
Journey of Faith in Persian Gulf Region: Roads of Civilization
Roped four abreast, the column of camels shuffled in the darkness across the rocky plain, each following the shadowy forms of the four in front. The drivers and passengers intermittently […]
The Maritime Routes of Faith: How the Persian Gulf Catalyzed the Rise of Islam in the Arabia(Hijaz)
Explore how the Persian Gulf’s ancient maritime trade routes transformed the Hijaz, fueling Mecca’s rise and facilitating Islam’s rapid spread across oceans. Discover the enduring link between seafaring and cultural […]
Marine Habitats, Creatures, and Biodiversity of the Persian Gulf
An Encyclopaedic Survey of Marine Life in One of the World’s Most Extreme Seas Life at the Edge of Environmental Tolerance The Persian Gulf is among the most environmentally challenging […]
Persian Gulf Ports: Gateways of Global Trade and Energy
The Strategic Heart of Global Commerce The Persian Gulf—often described as a Mediterranean sea within Western Asia—is far more than a semi-enclosed body of water. It is the strategic […]
Saemangeum Korean Seawall: 3.9-Kilometre Barrier That Reshaped South Korea’s Coast and Redefined the Global Debate on Coastal Engineering
The Saemangeum Seawall reshaped South Korea’s coast—creating land, changing tides, and igniting one of the world’s most intense maritime environmental debates. Along the southwest coast of the Korean Peninsula, where […]
Bustling Persian Gulf at Night
The Persian Gulf forms the center of this photograph taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS). The nighttime lights mark the larger cities and highways of Bahrain, […]