Maritime Culture Research Articles

A benchmark study on the energy efficiency and environmental impacts of alternative fuels in gulet-type sailing yachts

Gulet-type yachts are one of the symbols of maritime culture with their unique hull forms and schooner or ketch-type riggings. In parallel with the targets aiming for decarbonization in the maritime industry, energy efficiency and emission control are on the agenda for these types of yachts. Driven by this motivation, a novel benchmark study for the gulet-type yachts is conducted to evaluate the energy efficiency and environmental impacts associated with the adoption of LNG or methanol as primary fuel alternatives to MDO. The benchmark study is constructed in two steps: Presenting the design and propulsion characteristics of existing gulets, followed by a detailed analysis of the energy efficiency and environmental impacts of using alternative fuels. Therefore, 57 gulets with round and transom sterns whose hull forms are analyzed, modeled and general characteristics are presented. After modeling, the resistance and effective power of hull forms are predicted using the Holtrop-Mennen method and CFD. The flow characteristics around the hulls are obtained and the results are validated using the previous experimental studies in the first step. Then, installed and computed engine capacities are compared, and the Annual Emission Ratio and Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) are calculated for environmental impact assessments. Finally, the applicability of using LNG or MeOH-fueled propulsion systems for gulet-type yachts is discussed considering energy efficiency and design. According to the results, transitioning to alternative fuels can increase the Energy Efficiency Index of gulet-type yachts by over 20%.

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.

Maritime Character Learning Traditions in the Wakatobi Communities

One of the paradigms for looking at character or personality is culture. This paradigm sees character not only influenced by culture but shaped by culture itself. This affirms that the character of society is dynamic, it will always differ depending on the cultural context that forms it. This article aims to elaborate on the tradition of character learning in maritime society. The source of the data is the result of ethnographic studies in Wakatobi Regency. Data collection was carried out by depth interviews, participant observation, and literature review. The results showed that the distinctive character of marine communities that are tough, hardworking, unyielding, honest, responsible, and friendly to nature, is not formed naturally. Nautical character is shaped by a cultural environment full of challenges and risks, however life in the sea is related to matters of life and death. There are four stages of character learning tradition in nautical society, namely: character learning through prospective sailors, chefs, mustards, and masters. The four stages are an interrelated process, which shows the importance of character building in maritime culture.

Maritime Culture And Everyday Life In Nineteenth-And-Twentieth-Century Coastal Ghana: A Social History of Cape Coast, written by Kwaku Nti

Maritime Culture And Everyday Life In Nineteenth-And-Twentieth-Century Coastal Ghana: A Social History of Cape Coast, written by Kwaku Nti

Dampak Penjajahan Belanda terhadap Budaya Maritim Indonesia dan Transformasi Identitas Nasional

This study investigates the dynamics of change in Indonesian maritime culture through an analysis of the role of Dutch colonization in the transformation of national identity. Drawing on qualitative research methods using secondary data, the study examines three key areas: factors contributing to Dutch colonization, the impact of Dutch colonial policies on traditional maritime practices and social structures, and the contribution of Dutch colonization to Indonesian national identity formation and its contemporary legacy. The research's findings show that trade interests, military conquests, and cultural exchanges were the driving forces behind Dutch colonization, which had a significant impact on Indonesian maritime culture. Dutch colonial policies such as the cultivation system and cultural assimilation efforts disrupted traditional maritime practices and social structures, leading to socio-economic disparities and cultural hybridization. However, Dutch colonization also fostered a sense of resistance and solidarity among Indonesians, contributing to the formation of a unified national identity. In conclusion, the study underscores the multifaceted nature of Dutch influence on Indonesian maritime culture and national identity, highlighting the enduring legacy of colonialism in contemporary Indonesian society.

Exploring the Value Connotation and Path of Sino-Japanese Marine Literature Development under the Background of Internet+Interculturalism

Abstract Marine literature, as a reflection of the evolving maritime culture, has experienced a rising trajectory of scholarly interest in recent years. This study delves into the intrinsic ties and foundational mechanisms underpinning the evolution of marine literature within China and Japan, advocating a developmental pathway akin to an industrial cluster for this literary genre. Utilizing a meticulously constructed input-output table for the marine literature industry, this paper conducts a comparative horizontal analysis of the sector’s growth across six coastal cities in China and Japan for the year 2023. The study encompasses three primary dimensions: correlation effects, supply-push effects, and demand-pull effects. The empirical findings underscore the developmental value of marine literature in both nations. Notably, the development potential index for China’s marine literature industry stands at 26.36, surpassing Japan’s by 13.88, with the variance largely attributable to differences in the marine economic and social environments. This comparative analysis not only highlights potential growth avenues for China’s marine literature but also offers fresh insights into the cultural disparities between China and Japan.

Graphic Modeling of Chinese Marine Folk Art

Chinese marine folk art modeling is a broad and diverse field, with different forms and styles of expression in different regions. The so-called flat modeling is a two-dimensional plane work composed of two elements, length and width, created by folk artists in coastal areas, whose expressive themes and modeling styles are related to the sea. These works usually depict themes such as marine life, fishermen's life, marine legends and myths, marine flora and fauna, etcetera, and use traditional craft techniques such as painting, embroidery and paper-cutting, which preserves the simplicity and primitive charms of folk art. While exhibiting China's maritime culture, these works also reflect the attitudes and aesthetic concepts of the people of China's coastal areas.

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

Perang Riau (1782-1787): Reflections on Maritime Culture in Tuhfat Al-Nafis

The Perang Riau is one of the events that is narrated completely in Tuhfat al-Nafis. This book was originally written by Raja Ahmad Engku Haji Tua and then perfected by Raja Ali Haji in the mid-19th century. Tuhfat al-Nafis discusses various events in the Malay region in full, including the maritime culture of the Malay people and naval warfare. As a historical work written by a Malay, Tuhfat al-Nafis offers an Indonesian-centric historiographic perspective regarding the Perang Riau. There are two problem formulations in this research, first, what are the aspects of Malay maritime culture in Tuhfat al-Nafis? And secondly, what is the narrative of maritime history in the events of the Perang Riau contained in Tuhfat al-Nafis. This research was carried out using historical research methods which consist of four stages, namely heuristics, source criticism, interpretation and historical writing. The results of the research show that Tuhfat al-Nafis explains well the maritime culture of the Malay community, especially with regard to shipping technology. Apart from that, control of geography, resources and maritime communities became the main capital for the Malays to survive and fight against the Dutch.

Mobility, body and space: emigrant voyages to Australia, 1830s–1880s

This article uses nineteenth-century migration-themed texts and images as a starting point for investigating the production of various patterns of seaborne mobilities en route to colonial Australia from the 1830s to the 1880s. Within the mobility framework, the floating world of emigrant ships provides a major venue for truthful representations of passengers’ daily practices on board ship in general and maritime historiography in particular. It is argued that the interplay between body and space at different scales enables us to foreground the mobile, therapeutic, and affective dimensions of migration along the lines of class and gender. To this end, the article considers the production of seaborne mobilities within a larger context of maritime culture by engaging with four central thoughts: ship-based mobilities and mobile bodies, bodily motion and spatial mobilities, bodily health and therapeutic mobilities, as well as bodily senses and affective mobilities. These central thoughts, the article further asserts, direct us towards considering how the ship comes to be the prime site for evoking the imagery of mobile Britons, especially with regard to the various ways in which every-day mobilities are intrinsically embodied, practiced and performed through a body in transit.

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.

The Metaphorical and Metonymical Conceptualizations of the Term Sea (Hai) in the Four-Character Chinese Idioms

This paper investigates the term “sea” (hai) in the four-character Chinese idioms according to conceptual metaphor and metonymy theory, attempting to illustrate their conceptualization, determine their possible underlying motivations, and explore Chinese maritime thought and culture. Based on idiomatic expressions, three types of conceptual metaphors are identified: abstract qualities of concrete entities are the sea, abstract entity is sea, and a certain aspect of a human being is sea. Moreover, the four types of conceptual metonymies are the part for the whole, the whole for the part, the place for the product, and the place for the responsible deities or goddesses. They are motivated by a culture of worship of and accordance with nature, the pursuit of achievements in traditional Chinese literature, “man paid, nature made” as the attitude towards the ups and downs of life, and a self-centered conceptualization of the world. The maritime culture represented in these conceptualizations comprises fear of and respect for the sea, harmony between humans and the sea, and static–dynamic integrations of river, land, and sea. The findings show that the motivations of these conceptualizations do not only originate from the embodiment and Chinese philosophy of the unity of heaven and humanity but are also constrained by the most influential talent selection mechanism, the Imperial Examination System, as well as by agriculture, the foundation of the economy in ancient China.

Environmental Care Character Education Based On Local Wisdom For Marine Resource Management

The character of caring for the environment through local culture is increasingly being encouraged. However, the concept of integrating local culture in forming an environmentally caring character in managing marine resources has not been implemented. Meanwhile, environmental awareness is important to realize good environmental quality. The community must have the character of caring for the environment as a conservation effort, including the concern of the Bajo community in managing the Wakatobi National Park area. The aim of this research is to examine the local wisdom values of the Bajo Mola community in Wakatobi National Park, including the local wisdom of Duata Sangal, Parika and Pamali contained in environmentally caring character education which is integrated through high school geography learning. The research method uses descriptive qualitative with data collection through interviews, observations and literature reviews which are analyzed using model triangulation. The results of the research are that character education that cares about the environment can be developed through the use of marine resources through the local wisdom of the Bajo Mola community. Bajo Mola local wisdom values in class XI Geography learning. Educators can apply it by integrating it into learning material, so that they can form environmentally. Caring characters in students. As a community with a maritime culture, local wisdom values contain indicators of environmentally caring character that can be integrated into geography learning. Through environmental care character education based on the local wisdom of the Bajo Mola Waakatobi tribe, it is hoped that it can foster an attitude of caring for the environment in society.

Development of Indonesian Maritime Sovereignty Culture Through Indonesian Maritime Policy with Indonesian Maritime Defense Strategy

In the past, Indonesia wielded a significant influence over the Southeast Asia region and beyond, particularly through the Srivijaya Kingdom and later Majapahit's maritime prowess. Indonesia's natural affinity for maritime culture predates its very conception and is evident in the vast territorial waters surrounding almost all of its provinces. This unique geographical aspect makes Indonesia an archipelagic state with a maritime tradition. To support Indonesia's maritime defense, it is crucial to promote the prosperity of its maritime affairs. The country's national defense strategy takes into account its archipelagic nature. Maritime culture is a key aspect of the five pillars that drive Indonesia towards becoming a World Maritime Fulcrum. This policy point recognizes that a robust maritime culture is fundamental to the formation of Indonesia's maritime defense. Strong maritime culture begets a robust maritime defense, highlighting the interdependence of these two critical components. Keywords: maritime culture, maritime defense, maritime power, world maritime fulcrum

A theoretical model on maritime culture development: new evidence from ten typical port cities of China

ABSTRACT In view of the background of inheriting and carrying forward Chinese maritime history civilisation, this paper constructs a theoretical model for the research and compilation of Chinese maritime culture development index, which is based on China's national conditions and conforms to the inherent regularity of the development of maritime culture industry. The results show that the industry foundation of maritime culture has no significant influence on service input in different regions, and its influence on scientific research output has not yet emerged. However, the presence of maritime universities and research institutes positively correlates with maritime culture output in most port cities. In terms of port maritime culture publicity, the level of interaction is generally low in 2021, with Dalian and Shanghai leading the way. Notably, Shanghai plays a crucial role in promoting and publicizing Chinese maritime culture, and it should continue to leverage its leadership position in the future.

Identidad nacional en Blacksad mediante la cultura marítima: análisis sobre las influencias del Atlántico y el Mediterráneo: LINEBMLCM

National identity in Blacksad through maritime culture: analysis on the influences of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean: LINEBMLCM
 Since its origins, the noir-criminal genre has produced debate on the national question in its narrative. Developed in the United States after the war, its adaptation to the european market led to the copy of american affairs, although it soon wanted to incorporate national themes. The debate continues to this day, and the Blacksad comic is proof of this. By spanish authors, published in the french-belgian market, and characterized as north american hard-boiled fiction, the discussion generated deals with their affiliation to one or another culture. In order to provide new perspectives, we want to incorporate recent studies on the mediterranean black novel into the narrative in Blacksad, to consider where the gaze of the character and its authors points. For this reason, our analysis consists of exposing the state of the question on the debate instituted around the comic, and inquiring into the cultural aspects that have determined its character, as it is a product where three different aspects converge. The three societies present in the discussion, in turn, are conditioned by thoughts born from looking towards the sea, being able to distinguish the influence of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, which bathe the countries in ideological brawl: The United States with respect to the first; France and Spain for the second. Each one has developed a different line towards the genre that concerns us, the noir-criminal narrative, and although no one denies the birth of this literature by the north american hard-boiled, nor the influence of the french market to revive the genre even towards new media, such as comics, Spain seems to lose importance in the matter. The appearance of the previously mentioned mediterranean black novel offers new arguments to outline the treatment of culture in the work, which will be analyzed by referring to works consecrated in this narrative, with the goal of estimating to what extent the national and the homeland in the Blacksad series, more specifically, in the works included in his “color cycle”. In these comics, the plots derive from essential issues of the genre in its american aspect, but the treatment and character coincide with attitudes presented in the mediterranean narrative, which arose in response to the stereotypes of the genre. For this reason, the germ to debate about the homeland of the work is developed through examples, which rekindle the debate beyond propaganda, and allows us to delimit the extent to which the importance of culture, original and acquired, influences artistic creation and literature.

The logic between nature and culture: food in the wedding traditions across East Asia

Based on the author’s fieldwork in China and Japan, literature research and the study of specimen materials and video data on weddings of ROK, Japan and China, which are collected by the Japan National Museum of Ethnology (or Minpaku), this paper attempts to explore the cultural symbolic significance that humans bestow on food, and to further reveal the cultural diversity in East Asia and the common structure of human mind by comparing the flow of food and the ways and scopes in which the wedding foods are consumed in East Asia.In East Asia wedding customs, expectations through food for the bride’s fertility and her belonging to her husband’s patrilineal family are very common. However, the food and eating behaviors that express expectations for the groom are rare, only slightly visible in the dry bonito at the time of engagement in Japan and the 12 bowls of rice that the groom will eat on the day of the Yao wedding in China. Dried bonito signifies virility and victory of men, reflecting the features of Japanese maritime culture and the influence of samurai culture in history.East Asian wedding rituals are diverse in form, but the commonality among them can also be seen, that is, human beings find cultural meanings in different natural environments that correspond to human society, and then internalize the natural attributes through homophonic pun, imitation and other ways. Food is used in weddings to express people’s best wishes for the happiness of the newlyweds’ families, to have descendants and longevity of their marriage.

The Kingdom of Sriwijaya as a Form of Maritime Culture in Indonesia

The Kingdom of Sriwijaya as a Form of Maritime Culture in Indonesia

PECULIARITIES OF THE USE OF MARINE CULTURAL SYMBOLS IN THE CREATION OF THE DESIGN OF THE CORPORATE STYLE OF THE BRAND

The purpose of the work is to study the characteristic features of marine style, elements that are used in the design of marine-themed products for further use in the design of brand corporate style.
 Methodology. The methodological basis of the research is a systematic approach, methods of literary-analytical, systemic-structural, comparative analysis, as well as the historical method.
 The results. The relationship between symbols of marine culture and brand design based on visual elements such as color and graphics, examined from the perspective of semiotic theory, is explored. With the help of practical cases, the characteristics of marine cultural symbols were analyzed, their spiritual meaning and role in the formation of the design of products in the marine style was investigated, and the ways of using these symbols in the design of the corporate style of brands were studied. It was found that the use of marine style symbols in the design of products related to the theme of the sea (production of products, cafes, restaurants, etc.) adds regional and specific features to the product design, because the concept and awareness of openness and inclusiveness of maritime culture subtly influence consumers. On the example of the design of the restaurant brand "N36°", the perception, application and expression of marine symbols in the design of the corporate style were analyzed and an own design project was developed. It has been established that thanks to the use of abstract expression, simplicity, figurative and plastic characteristics of marine style symbols, it is possible to effectively emphasize the unique advantages and characteristics of the brand. The use of nautical symbolism provides an opportunity to establish an emotional connection between the product and the consumer, as well as spread local culture, thus creating products with marketable value.
 Scientific novelty. Characteristic symbols of the marine style and their use in the design of corporate style of brands are studied.
 Practical significance. The results of the research can be used in graphic design for developing a corporate style.

Navigating Maritime Commerce Histories: Unearthing the Lancang Kuning Legacy

This study underscores the untapped historical significance of the Lancang Kuning, a Pinisi type sailing ship, in the context of maritime trade within the Nusantara archipelago, and the implications it carries for global maritime historiography. By employing a comprehensive historical research methodology—encompassing heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography—we delve into verbal and object sources, followed by rigorous data triangulation. Our findings unearth that the Lancang Kuning, initially named La Suni, was constructed in 1860 by Laode Ntauale in Katilombu, Sampolawa, and later relocated to Riau in 1865 to bolster trade activities in Tanjung Buton. The ship's creation was necessitated by the need for a vessel capable of large-scale commodity transport beyond the Nusantara region. The ship significantly contributed to the prosperity of the creator's family, its crew, and the local community, with the management entrusted to its crew. However, the ship ceased to operate post Laode Ntauale's demise and was subsequently abandoned in Siak, Riau. This study accentuates the Lancang Kuning's pivotal role in regional trade, offering a nuanced understanding of maritime trade history, vital for global maritime scholars and policymakers.
 Highlights:
 
 Lancang Kuning, a Pinisi type sailing ship built in 1860, played a crucial role in enhancing maritime trade within the Nusantara region.
 The ship's construction was necessitated by the demand for large-scale commodity transport beyond the Nusantara archipelago.
 Post the demise of its creator, Laode Ntauale, the ship was abandoned, highlighting the transient nature of maritime trade mechanisms and their dependency on key individuals.
 
 Keywords: Buton's maritime culture, maritime history, Lancang Kuning ship, the history of the Butonese people