Piri Reis University, named after the famous Turkish sailor and scientist Piri Reis, aims to serve the maritime sector by training sailors, engineers, managers, and industry experts, while also researching Turkish maritime history and passing on this knowledge to future generations. In this context, the 1st International Eurasian Maritime History Congress, themed on Turkish Maritime History, was held in Istanbul from November 5-8, 2012. During this congress, 101 papers were presented by academics and researchers from 21 countries. During the congress, with the participation of the attendees, the “World Maritime Historians Association – International Association of Maritime Studies, IAMS2012” was established, and it was unanimously agreed that Piri Reis University would carry out the presidency and secretariat activities of the newly established association.
Following the declaration of 2013 as the Piri Reis Year by UNESCO in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the 1513 Piri Reis World Map, Piri Reis University participated in various events held both domestically and internationally. During these activities, it was deemed necessary to establish a maritime history research center within the university to encourage and develop research activities on Turkish maritime history. Thus, the Maritime History Application and Research Center was founded on September 19, 2013, to collect and enhance maritime history studies, both past and ongoing, under one roof for better promotion of Turkish maritime history worldwide. Since its establishment, the center has continued to actively participate in national and international academic activities.
Activities of the Center:
- Conducting and commissioning research, and preparing reports on related topics.
- Collaborating with national and international institutions and organizations with common interests and activities to carry out research and education programs, organizing and implementing congresses, conferences, seminars, symposiums, meetings, training, and similar activities with or without certification, and planning and organizing practices.
- Managing the presidency and secretariat activities, as well as other operations of the “World Maritime Historians Association (International Association of Maritime Studies 2012)”.
- Preparing and carrying out national and international research projects; collaborating on or contributing to such projects with national and international organizations.
- Providing paid or unpaid consultancy or expert services to public and private organizations in related areas, in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Encouraging and supporting university students in conducting research.
- Collaborating with other institutions and organizations when necessary in relation to the activities of the center.
- Producing visual and audio publications to serve the objectives of the center, and publishing research results through books, journals, brochures, websites, and other publishing platforms.
- Contributing to the development of the university’s library resources, and establishing libraries and archives when necessary.
- Engaging in other activities that align with the purpose of the organization.
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