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The Evolution of Navigation | Star Maps to GPS
1. Star Maps
Used since ancient times, star maps guided sailors during night journeys. In the 4th century BC, Greek astronomer Hipparchus created the first star catalog. The North Star (Polaris) was...
Standard and Custom Deck Sockets from Adamar
You can find standard ISO sockets from the others. What about non-standard items?
Raised Deck Sockets or ISO Sockets are very common on the deck of container vessels. Adamar is the leading...
The Mysterious History of Maritime Equipment!
1. Diving Suits
Engineer Charles Deane adapted the "smoke helmet" he designed for firefighting for diving, creating the first diving suit. In 1837, Augustus Siebe designed the first fully enclosed diving suit....
Interesting Facts About Ships
1. General Cargo Ships⠀
These ships can carry over 200,000 tons of cargo in a single voyage, exceeding the weight of more than 500 Boeing 747 airplanes combined.⠀
2. Container Ships⠀
They are...
Supplying Anchor Chains in Under 24 Hours at Yalova Shipyards
During an ongoing special survey in the Yalova shipyards area, one of our valued customers discovered the need to replace all the anchor chains of size 73 mm. The chain calibration was...