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The maritime world is witnessing tremendous strides in technological advancements, with new digital onboard systems, automation, and AI making operations smoother, precise and safer for seafarers as well as port authorities. However, the majority of the basic maritime technologies on which the current systems are based trace their origins to past centuries. Some of these old technologies, which are still relevant today, will be discussed in this article.
1. The Magnetic Compass
All modern ships feature GPS Systems to accurately locate a ship’s position; however, the magnetic compass remains a vital equipment on every ship.
Though the principle on which a compass works was understood for centuries, its refinement and adoption as a trustworthy navigational tool for long sea voyages became widespread in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
A magnetised needle, free to rotate, aligns itself with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing to the magnetic north. The compasses of the early 20th century were damped in liquid to prevent erratic swings and needed careful
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