Medieval maritime technology meant that Europeans were able to sail to the Americas for the first time.

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The Memorandum of Understanding sets out clear, strategic priorities and encourages increased policy dialogue on areas of mutual interest between the two organisations, such as education, culture, science and technology, maritime policy and freedom of expression.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

We welcomed deepening ASEAN-U.S. cooperation on maritime issues, through promotion of capacity building, information sharing, and technology cooperation across a variety of maritime fora.

WHITEHOUSE: Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting