International Seminar on Sea Names

Background

The study of place names, or toponymy, has been an important research specialty. Even in the era of globalization, when the borders between countries may seem increasingly less meaningful, such issues as national territory or international place names are attracting more interests among ordinary people as well as on the parts of their governments. This series of international seminar has been held to contribute to a better understanding of the principles of international standardization of geographical names, especially focusing on sea names.

Objective

The objective of the seminar is to provide an academic forum to discuss principles and practices of naming maritime features by utilizing the expertise of its participants.