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TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan (2025) was held at the Istanbul Tersane Command from 28 to 31 August 2025. Organized by the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Ministry of National Defense, this edition of TEKNOFEST, the world’s largest aviation, space and technology festival, focused on maritime and underwater technologies under the theme “Mavi Vatan”. A program open exclusively to invited dignitaries was held on 28 August

Ertuğrul Frigate is a wooden-hulled, sail-steam hybrid (screw-propelled) warship of the Ottoman Navy. During its voyage from 1889 to 1890, it established direct diplomatic contact between the Ottoman State and Japan, and its sinking after striking rocks during a typhoon off the coast of Wakayama/Kushimoto on 16 September 1890 became a defining moment in Turkish-Japanese relations. Ertuğrul Frigate (Anadolu Agency) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Construction, Armament, and

The expression “Ti’ye Almak” is commonly used in everyday language to mean belittling, mocking, or not taking someone seriously. While standard linguistic explanations exist for the origin of this phrase, some interpretations in popular culture and military history circles link its origin to a critical naval warfare tactic known as “Crossing the T.” This claim is intriguing because it goes beyond mere phonetic similarity, connecting the phrase’s connotations of absolute dominance and overwhelmin

Türkiye has issued a NAVTEX valid until 30 August 2026 as part of a pipeline project designed to deliver natural gas to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Alongside this maritime notice, the seismic research vessel Oruç Reis has commenced geological and geophysical surveys of the seabed along the planned route of the pipeline. These research activities aim to determine the structure of the seabed, establish the technical route of the pipeline, and collect engineering data for implementatio

The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Incident is the disappearance of three lighthouse keepers—James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald McArthur—who vanished without leaving any trace from the lighthouse on Eilean Mòr, an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, in December 1900. The Disappearance of the Keepers On the morning of 15 December 1900, the three keepers had completed their routine maintenance and cleaning duties. By the afternoon of the same day, their fate had become uncertain. On the rele

Imagine a place on the coast of the Aegean Sea, famous for its deep blue waters and pure white houses. This is Bodrum, part of our province of Muğla. Known as the “Paradise of Eternal Blues” by the renowned historian Homer, this place is a treasure waiting to be discovered—not only for its sea but also for its thousands of years of history and natural beauty. Where Is Bodrum and What Is Its Climate? Bodrum is a large peninsula located at the westernmost tip of Muğla, surrounded largely by the co

Cabo de São Vicente Lighthouse is a historic structure located at the southwestern tip of Portugal, in the Algarve region, and holds the distinction of being the country’s first constructed lighthouse. It is not only a navigational aid but also a historical, cultural, and geographical symbol of the region. Its strategic importance stems from its position at the southwesternmost point of Europe and from being the first light seen by sailors arriving from South America and West Africa. History and

Skedittt Zheng He (1371–1433) was a military strategist diplomat and court official who commanded seven major maritime expeditions on behalf of the Ming Dynasty extending from the Far East to the eastern coast of Africa. Born as Ma He and also known by the honorific title Sanbao Zheng He came from a Hui Muslim family in Yunnan province. During the reign of Emperor Yongle Zhu Di he led the fleet established to establish China’s overseas diplomatic influence and expand the tribute trade system. Th

Dumlupınar Disaster, a maritime accident that occurred on 4 April 1953 in the Dardanelles, resulting in the martyrdom of 81 naval officers. This tragedy arose from a collision between the Swedish-flagged vessel Naboland and the Turkish Navy’s submarine TCG Dumlupınar. It was not merely a technical maritime accident but also a national mourning and collective memory event. Notable among the major maritime disasters of the Republic era following the Refah (1941) and Atılay (1942) incidents, this e

Türk Loydu Compliance Evaluation Services Anonymous Company (Türk Loydu CESS A.Ş.) is an independent classification and conformity assessment organization established by the Türk Loydu Foundation. It has operated as an anonymous company since 2017, with the Türk Loydu Foundation as its sole shareholder. The organization provides technical competence and classification services in the maritime, energy, defense, and industrial sectors. On 1 November 2023, it became a full member of the Internation