Maritime Cultural Research Articles

Maritime Cultural Events in South Sulawesi an Analytical Review of Implementation and Its Impact

Maritime Cultural Events in South Sulawesi have become a tourism magnet attracting global tourists and delivering significant economic impact to the local community. This article provides an analytical review of the implementation of maritime cultural events in South Sulawesi by analyzing the event's potential, factors supporting its success, and its impacts on the tourism sector and local cultural preservation. In this context, the study employs qualitative and descriptive approaches to delve into the dynamics of maritime cultural event implementation, including SWOT analysis to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats influencing event development. The review identifies complexities and challenges involved while offering strategies to enhance promotion, protection, and development of this cultural heritage to ensure sustainability and long-term benefits for South Sulawesi.

The Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Simulated Nuclear Battlefield at Bikini Atoll

The Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Simulated Nuclear Battlefield at Bikini Atoll

Correction: Ninteenth-Century Shipwrecks and the Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Gulf of Mexico

Correction: Ninteenth-Century Shipwrecks and the Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Gulf of Mexico

Maritime Culture of Bantik Ethnic Group From North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesia is well known as an archipelagic country on the equator with a huge population and diverse cultures where up to 70% of its area constitutes a maritime continent. This study investigates the maritime culture of Indonesia, a nation comprising 16,771 islands, 1,331 ethnicities, and 4,735 coastal villages, with a particular focus on the Bantik Ethnic Group in North Sulawesi Province. The primary objective of this study is to identify and document maritime cultural elements and local knowledge of the Bantik group, alongside assessing their past and current status. Employing a descriptive analysis through thematic coding of data collected via focus group discussions (FGD), in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, the study reveals that the Bantik has a rich maritime culture rooted in agrarian coastal life and historical ocean connections. However, urbanization poses significant threats to their traditional practices and language, while rural Bantik communities remain largely unaffected by these changes. This research underscores the importance of preserving the Bantik's intrinsic cultural values amidst modern challenges.

Coastal and maritime cultural heritage: from the European Union to East Asia and Latin America

Introducing the Special Collection on Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage, this article focuses on the cultural heritage of coastal regions and maritime cultures and presents a summary of threats and topics found in recent cultural heritage research, especially around the themes of governance, resilience, transformation, and power (including gender and marginalization). Cultural heritage (CH) is a super-concept: it connects a wide diversity of heritage types (tangible and intangible), and cuts across a variety of public policies. Yet coastal and maritime cultural heritage (CMCH) faces risks from conflicts, environmental hazards, and from a neglect arising from lack of understanding and consideration of its value. Additional risks from governmental Blue Growth policies and economic factors put CH at even greater risk. As cultural heritage is increasingly being tapped for its economic importance in development and tourism– and neglected in maritime policy– greater scholarly understandings and conceptualization of CMCH are needed. This special collection is one step in the direction towards further understandings, protections, and utilization of CH for coastal societies and culture. As economic valuations increase, however, we should not forget that cultural heritage in and of itself holds intrinsic value. Looking across Europe and the world, coastal peoples’ cultural heritage tells us a story of generations of linkages and bonds with coastal environments. Such CH imparts a sense of place and belonging to people, and connects people to one another, their pasts, and their futures. We hope this Special Collection provides a sense of the beauty of CMCH and inspires further exploration and research around this super-concept.

A Forgotten Maritime Highway: Maritime Cultural Heritage of the Emperor Seamounts with Implications for High Seas Conservation

AbstractThis article seeks to complement efforts to summarize information on the exceptional natural significance of the Emperor Seamounts. The human history of the Emperor Seamounts is culturally diverse and spans thousands of years. This ranges from indigenous cultures to the period of European colonial exploration and expansion to the rise of the modern global economy and its impact on the area through the hunting of marine mammals, fishing, and the transportation of commodities across these remote waters on ships. Some of these vessels were wrecked or disappeared, and may rest on the seabed of the Emperor Seamounts. Understanding this human history is critical in approaching the assessment, ongoing study, public outreach and management of this remote region, which has been highlighted as one of the most important areas beyond national jurisdiction to protect globally.

Religious and Maritime Cultural Integration of the Suku Laut in Riau Islands, Indonesia

This paper aims to describe the integration of culture and religion in the Suku Laut community in the Riau Islands. Since the Indonesian government’s policy of settling the Suku Laut, there have been significant changes in all aspects of their lives. Their adaptation has partly changed their culture and partly maintained it by integrating culture and religion. This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The informant selection technique was carried out by purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, documentation. The research was conducted in Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province. The research was conducted in Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province. The results of this study show that cultural integration in the Suku Laut causes changes and adjustments in values, beliefs and attitudes to be more in line with Malay culture. The integration of culture and religion in the Suku Laut can be seen in cultural adaptation, social adjustment, cultural exchange, and cultural mixing of the Suku Laut and the Malay Tribe. Cultural integration can encourage cultural preservation and sustainability of the Suku Laut if done with respect for the rights of the Suku Laut. But conversely, it can risk marginalisation and loss of traditional identity if done without a sensitive approach.

Histoire et culture maritimes en Indonésie : mise en œuvre dans l’apprentissage des études sociales

This research explores the integration of Indonesia's maritime history and culture into Social Studies education. Indonesia, as the world's largest archipelagic nation, possesses a rich maritime heritage and diverse culture that significantly shape national identity and promote sustainable economic development. The study delves into Indonesia's historical maritime background, including its pivotal role in global trade routes and cultural development. It encompasses maritime kingdoms like Srivijaya, Majapahit, and Makassar as well as the influences of China, India, and the Arab world on maritime culture and trade. The article highlights Indonesia's maritime cultural traditions, fostering appreciation for cultural diversity, environmental sustainability, and responsible attitudes towards marine resources. Various methods, including field research, multimedia resources, and interdisciplinary collaborations, can be employed to implement Indonesia's maritime history and culture into IPS education. This integration enables students to develop a holistic understanding of society, economy, and marine environments. By incorporating Indonesia's maritime heritage, students gain an understanding of marine conservation and sustainable economies, while embracing local wisdom applicable to their daily lives. Ultimately, this implementation fosters a generation that values marine environments, respects cultural diversity, and contributes to sustainable development, providing a solid foundation for understanding history, culture, and the significance of maritime affairs in Indonesia. Keywords: maritime history, maritime culture, social studies, sustainability

A Study of the Russian Translation and Outreach Paths of the Maritime Cultural Terms in Zhufanzhi under the Perspective of Corpus Translation

Chinese civilization is rich in maritime consciousness and has a long maritime tradition. As a book containing maritime culture, the study of Russian translations of maritime cultural terms in the Zhufanzhi helps to disseminate maritime culture to the outside world and to show the uniqueness of China’s maritime culture. This paper uses a corpus approach to classify and analyse in detail the translation methods used for the maritime cultural terms in the book. It is found that the translators mostly used direct translation, phonetic translation and annotation method for the Russian translation of marine culture terms in Zhufanzhi. By analysing the translation results and combining the background of the times and communication theories, four reasonable and feasible translation paths for foreign propaganda are proposed.

Archaeological and Historical Evidence Reveal New Insights on the Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Sea of Galilee

Archaeological and Historical Evidence Reveal New Insights on the Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Sea of Galilee

Ninteenth-Century Shipwrecks and the Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico shifted from a colonial backwater to an active center of increasingly global maritime trade and commerce in the nineteenth century. This was due to the acquisition of the Gulf’s northern territories by the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase and the transition of the region and the seas surrounding it into an American territory and economic center. The shipwrecks and maritime infrastructure of the Gulf from that period are a cohesive maritime cultural landscape. That landscape, however, also includes elements and sites that are non-American, but which relate to the other groups and nationalities in the region, as well as shipwrecks associated with Gulf trade that wrecked or were lost outside the geographic boundaries of the Gulf of Mexico while in active trade.

Archaeology and Economy in the Ancient World: Economy and the Maritime Cultural Landscape of Greece

Archaeology and Economy in the Ancient World: Economy and the Maritime Cultural Landscape of Greece

Maritime Cultural Heritage of Fishermen Communities in Kepulauan Sangkarrang Subdistrict, Makassar City, Indonesia

This research aims to document and analyze the maritime cultural heritage held by the fishing communities in the Kepulauan Sangkarrang district, Makassar city. Maritime cultural heritage encompasses various aspects, such as traditional knowledge of navigation, fishing techniques, traditional tools, and religious practices related to maritime activities. The research methods include field surveys, in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis. The collected data will be qualitatively analyzed to identify cultural patterns associated with the maritime life of the fishing communities. This research aims to uncover the maritime cultural heritage of the fishing communities in Kepulauan Sangkarrang Subdistrict, Makassar City, Indonesia. The main results include a profound understanding of local maritime traditions and their history, as well as an increased historical awareness among the local community. The primary conclusion is that the preservation of maritime culture can support sustainable tourism development and community empowerment. This research has the potential to make a significant contribution in the context of science and maritime cultural preservation.

“My Ancestors were Seafarers!”: New Media Design to Restore Collective Memory of Maritime Cultural Heritage in Public Spaces

Design plays a vital role in the process of knowledge production. To foster nationalism and national identity formation, the form uses design as means for public learning in museums and schools. However, history lessons are less desirable and often considered boring. The younger generation has new knowledge acquisition methods along with increasingly advanced technology. This research explores new media design in digital technology as a means of knowledge production. Taking the case of Indonesia, which in recent years has been trying to evoke collective memory as a maritime nation through its cultural heritage, learning about Austronesian speakers who are the maritime ancestors of the Indonesian archipelago in schools is developed as a preliminary study for further development into exhibition materials that can be utilized for community learnings in public spaces. This research uses a visual thinking map facility with a design thinking approach that puts forward ethnographic methods, including literature studies, group discussions, interviews, and participant observations. This study shows that digital technology can generate curiosity and excitement through gamification. Based on these findings, we conclude that the conceptual knowledge production process can be more effective if digital technology’s new media design approach also prioritizes aesthetic/sensory experiences.

Documenting, Protecting and Managing Endangered Maritime Cultural Heritage in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

For millennia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been a culturally dynamic zone, bounded by maritime societies dependent on the sea for communication, trade and livelihoods. The archaeological evidence of these past societies represents an extraordinary physical legacy of human endeavour and presence across this region, contributing to senses of place, identity and belonging amongst contemporary coastal communities. However, the coastal landscapes and marine environment of the MENA region are undergoing a period of profound change, associated with large-scale human development and climate change. In order to assess this change and the level of impact on the resource, the Maritime Endangered Archaeology project (MarEA) was established in 2019 to document cultural heritage sites and landscapes across the coastal and near-shore zones of the survey region. This paper introduces the work of the project and outlines a series of case studies presented in this volume that are representative of the variety and depth of work being undertaken within the project.

Exploring the Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Oman’s Maritime Cultural Heritage Through the Lens of Al-Baleed, Salalah (Dhofar Governorate)

Tropical cyclones are among the most detrimental hazards to the environment, societies, and economies, each year affecting millions of people and resulting in substantial casualties and material destructions in coastal communities. In this context, maritime cultural heritage, encompassing material evidence for the engagement of people with the sea, both on land and under water, is particularly vulnerable. Despite the significant number of archaeological sites exposed to tropical cyclones and other extreme sea-level events, maritime cultural heritage in the MENA region is rarely included in coastal vulnerability indices or incorporated in mitigation strategies, disaster management, sustainability, and resilience policies. In this study we examine the impact of tropical cyclones on the maritime archaeology of Oman with emphasis on the Dhofar region. This paper builds on existing coastal research in the Dhofar region—an area identified as the most cyclone-prone administrative region in Oman, but also an area that contains substantial archaeological remains. Central among Dhofar’s maritime cultural heritage is Al-Baleed, a Medieval seaport with unparalleled evidence of engagement with international trade networks.

Maritime Cultural Heritage, Coastal Change and Threat Assessment in Syria

Syria’s coastal and nearshore zone contains a significant, but under-researched, record of maritime cultural heritage (MCH) ranging from prehistory to the present. This is exemplified by a lack of underwater investigations, but also limited investigation of key onshore maritime sites such as ports and harbours. There is also a lack of specialist in-country management regarding maritime cultural heritage research and protection. This situation has been worsened by the ongoing conflict (since 2011), which has reduced (already limited) field investigation. To assist in the advancement of Syrian maritime archaeology, this paper presents a baseline assessment which makes use of a geospatial database generated from satellite imagery as well as both published and grey literature. This assessment reviews past coastal environment changes affecting the Syrian littoral, and then highlights past disturbances and potential future threats impacting the MCH. This is done through analysis of all coastal/nearshore sites documented to date and showcased in more detail using two case studies: Tabbat al-Hammam and Ras Ibn Hani. This enables discussion of the current state of Syrian maritime archaeology and suggests ways forward for its future management and investigation.

Coastal Landscapes, Environmental Change, and Maritime Cultural Heritage Resources in Morocco: The Case Study of Essaouira

Coastal Landscapes, Environmental Change, and Maritime Cultural Heritage Resources in Morocco: The Case Study of Essaouira

DESIGNING A REPRESENTATION OF JAKARTA'S MARITIME CULTURAL IDENTITY AT THE EXHIBITION AREA MUSEUM BAHARI, JAKARTA

This study describes the identity of Jakarta's maritime culture which is represented through the exhibition area at Museum Bahari. There are four maritime cultural identities of the maritime community in Jakarta that will be displayed in the exhibition area of the Museum Bahari, namely inclusive cultural identities, maritime knowledge, hardworking, and multiculturalism. The theme of the exhibition study on the cultural identity of the Jakarta maritime community was chosen because the current condition of the exhibition area of the Museum Bahari in Jakarta has not yet presented an exhibition area about Jakarta's marine life to accommodate visitors and the public, especially those from Jakarta and its surroundings. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method. While the theory used in this research is the theory of cultural identity and the new museology paradigm that is oriented towards the community, which will then be applied to examine the exhibition system at the Museum Bahari. The research resulted in several exhibition themes that represent Jakarta's maritime identity which will then be presented in the exhibition area at the Museum Bahari by prioritizing education and entertainment for visitors and the public in the new museology paradigm.KEYWORDS: Museums; Exhibition Procedure; Maritime; Jakarta; New Museology

Challenges of Managing Maritime Cultural Heritage in Asia in the Face of Climate Change

Changing weather patterns, increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards, and rising sea levels associated with global climate change have the potential to threaten cultural heritage sites worldwide. This is especially the case for maritime heritage sites located in the low-lying coastal and delta regions of Asia. Maritime heritage can reflect both highly localized cultural products based on the coupling of people and maritime environments and the historic footprints of complex maritime networks that connect people, ideas, and material over vast distances, creating unique cultural spheres. Furthermore, maritime heritage sites potentially serve as or contain records of how past societies have been impacted by and adapted to past environmental stress. Therefore, their degradation threatens local/regional/global cultural patrimony as well as evidence of human resilience and fragility in the face of environmental change. This makes a strong case for urgent preservation. However, the possible damage caused by climate change and the scale of vulnerable maritime heritage pose seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this paper, we present the ways in which maritime heritage sites across Asia are vulnerable to environmental stresses, such as changing sea levels, coastal erosion, flooding, and storm surges. Our objective is to draw upon our experience documenting endangered cultural heritage across South and Southeast Asia to illustrate that there are unique conceptual and practical characteristics of maritime heritage that complicate effective management and conservation efforts on the scale required to prevent massive loss by climate change. We conclude by stressing the need to reconceptualize debates about the custody and stewardship of maritime heritage and the urgency of employing a wide range of innovative preservation solutions to ensure maritime patrimony is not lost to the rising tides.