For the best part of the nineteenth century, sail trawlers used for sea fishing were the most important issue the Greek state had to deal with. The ‘Neapolitan trawlers’, as they are termed in the sources, were identified, from the very beginning of their intrusion, as a problem requiring a solution. The very presence of foreign fishing boats, as well as the specific methods employed by them, introduced in the most urgent manner the issue of marine ecosystem protection into the public debate. The Greek state, in its efforts to remove foreign fishing vessels from the coast, used a variety of provisions from the Law of Nations and imposed prohibitive measures, thus establishing the first legislative framework for fisheries. Despite the restrictions on the use of trawlers and the pressures exerted to enforce them, their use did not decrease but, on the contrary, was adopted by Greek fishermen.

During the Danish transition from sail to steam, seamanship was a widely debated concept. Most politicians, sailors and educators defined seamanship as a skill that could only be properly taught on sailing ships. This ideal of seamanship was surprisingly resilient. Even though steamers soon dominated trade, sailing ships were still seen as invaluable places of education. Sailors from sailing ships were viewed as better skilled, more disciplined and tougher than those from steamships. This article aims to understand how the concept of seamanship was constructed, how it influenced educational practices and how it was used politically in the reforms of Danish maritime education during the transition from sail to steam.

This study aims to identify the contributions of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Syah (SSBAS) during his reign from 1920 to 1941 to the fisheries economy in Terengganu. During this period, SSBAS made significant contributions to the advancement of Terengganu, particularly in the fisheries sector. A qualitative research methodology was employed, drawing on primary and secondary sources. The data obtained were analysed using a historical approach. The findings indicate that SSBAS played a pivotal role in the fisheries economy of the Malay community in Terengganu, leading to advancements for both the state and specifically for the Malay community within it. His contributions to the fisheries economy are evidenced by his initiatives, including establishing the Terengganu State Fish Business Committee, enacting land laws and providing financial assistance. It is clear that SSBAS placed great emphasis on enhancing the fisheries economy of the coastal Malay community in Terengganu to ensure its prosperity.