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Gulf Spectrum Journal is the research journal of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI). Contribute your research, insights, and professional perspectives to a growing platform for maritime knowledge and dialogue in the Gulf of Guinea.
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⚓ In nautical language, a vessel sailing "by and by" is making slow progress against the wind, with her sails trimmed as close to the wind as possible. The repeated "by" emphasises the difficulty of the journey and the ship's gradual advance.
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Gulf Review is out now!!
In focus:
🔹 Strengthening the Evidence-to-Policy Interface for Africa's Fisheries and Aquaculture
🔹 Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status
and many more..
Link➡ gogmi.org.gh/newsletter/4396…
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The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) is more than a global conservation agreement—it represents a pivotal opportunity for coastal nations like Ghana and others in the Gulf of Guinea.
📖 Read the full analysis on our website: gogmi.org.gh/blog
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⚓ Word of the Day: Binge
In maritime language, to binge originally meant to rinse or "bull" a cask before filling it with fresh contents. Since casks were essential for storing food and water on long voyages, they were handled with great care.
#WordOfTheDay #Binge #BlueEconomy
⚓ Word of the Day: Berth
In maritime language, a berth is the space where a vessel is safely moored or anchored. To "give a wide berth"originally meant allowing a ship enough room to maneuver safely without risking a collision.
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⚓ Word of the Day: Bender
Originally used to describe a prolonged drinking spree, the term is believed to have emerged from seafaring culture. In nautical language, a "bend" is a knot used to join ropes securely.
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⚓ GoGMI Word of the Day: Bell-bottomed Trousers
Long before they became a fashion statement, bell-bottoms were a practical part of a sailor's wardrobe. which allowed sailors to make efficient use of fabric while creating a distinctive uniform.
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⚓ Word of the Day: Bear
In maritime language, "bear" is more than the animal we know. It describes a vessel's movement & position relative to the wind or another ship, giving rise to expressions still used in everyday English today.
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⚓ Word of the Day: Beam
In maritime terms, a vessel is “on her beam ends” when heavy weather has forced her onto her side, a dangerous position that leaves little hope of recovery. .
#WordOfTheDay #Beam #OnHerBeamEnds #MaritimeTerminology #GoGMI #BlueEconomy #NauticalKnowledge
Read this technical note on the #BBNJ Agreement reshaping ocean governance, highlighting why aligned Blue Economy strategies with BBNJ obligations can strengthen marine governance, regional cooperation, and sustainable growth linkedin.com/posts/aligning-…
⚓ Word of the Day: Beachcomber
The word “beachcomber” originally described the powerful waves that combed the shoreline. It later came to refer to sailors & wanderers who searched beaches for useful items washed ashore, evolving into the term we know today.
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⚓ Word of the Day: Barrel
The phrase “over a barrel” has a surprising maritime origin. It once referred to a sailor being strapped over a gun barrel for punishment, leaving them completely at the mercy of others.
#WordOfTheDay #Barrel #OverABarrel #BlueEconomy #OceanOfWords
🇬🇭 Happy Republic Day, Ghana!
Today, we celebrate not just our nation's history, but the enduring values of freedom, unity, resilience, and progress that define us as a Republic.
Happy Republic Day! 🇬🇭
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⚓ Word of the Day: Barbecue
Did you know the word “barbecue” has a surprising maritime connection? While we know it today as a method of outdoor cooking, its history is linked to the Caribbean and the age of piracy.
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⚓ Word of the Day: Bang-up Time
The phrase “bang-up time” originated as seamen’s slang for a joyous celebration, likely inspired by the cheers that followed a successful hit from a ship’s guns.
#WordOfTheDay #BangUpTime #MaritimeTerminology #BlueEconomy #NauticalKnowledge
⚓ Word of the Day: Bandanna
Popular among 19th-century seamen as a practical head covering and neck cloth, the term entered English through sailors and the military from the Hindi word bandhnu, referring to a traditional dyeing technique.
#WordOfTheDay #Bandanna #BlueEconomy
⚓ Word of the Day: Bamboozle
Did you know that “bamboozle” has maritime connections? While commonly used today to mean to deceive, or mislead, British seamen once used the term to describe the practice of flying false colours (flags) to confuse an enemy at sea.
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