Founded in 1839 as Asâkir-i Zaptiye, evolved from Ottoman military law enforcement. Currently has 3,600 units, including 3,056 Internal Security Units. Operates under Ministry of Interior, with headquarters in Ankara. Jurisdiction covers 93% of Turkey's territory, serving 20% of population
Costa Concordia struck rock formation off Isola del Giglio on January 13, 2012. Ship listed and partially sank, landing unevenly on underwater ledge. 32 people died: 27 passengers and 5 crew members. Captain Schettino left ship prematurely, leaving 300 passengers onboard
Frederick Stanley Mockford created "mayday" in early 1920s at Croydon Airport. Term combines French "m'aidez" (help me) with English pronunciation. Introduced for cross-Channel flights in February 1923. Adopted by International Radiotelegraph Convention in 1927
Convoy is a group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection. Naval convoys have been used since 12th century for merchant ships. Effective convoy tactics developed during French Revolutionary Wars. Spanish treasure fleets operated convoys from 1520s to 1790. Convoy system reduced wartime insurance premiums for merchant ships
CRM was founded by David Beaty in 1969 to improve aviation safety. NTSB recommended CRM after United Airlines Flight 173 crash in 1978. NASA psychologist John Lauber coined the term in 1979. United Airlines launched first comprehensive CRM program in 1981
Crafted at Fabricator using fragments that must be scanned. Opens sealed doors in Wrecks and Aurora. Emits light within 5-meter radius when equipped