Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Water is the utmost blessing from the Creator for living beings. Hence, humans contest water resources for their diverse uses. Whether for personal use or for commercial, navigation or transportation, every drop of water is precious, even though three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water. Human civilisations have endeavoured to establish themselves near water resources, including rivers, lakes, and seashores.

Historically, the Egyptians made the most of the Nile River for trade; however, the Cretans are regarded as the first oceanic traders. "The Phoenicians inherited maritime supremacy in the Mediterranean around 1200 B.C. after earthquakes and political instability destroyed the Cretan civilisations."

Hence, it...