Glossary. P

Glossary. P

The Maritime Glossary. Letter P +++ Popular Articles: 'Process', 'Port', 'Pressure'

P&I Clubs is a shortcut for --->'Protection and Indemnity Clubs'.

PACIA is a shortcut for --->'--->Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association'.

Deutsch: Pazifischer Ozean / Español: Océano Pacífico / Português: Oceano Pací­fico / Français: Océan Pacifique / Italiano: Oceano Pacifico

The Pacific (Pacific Ocean) is the largest ocean on earth (165.25 million km²). It extends from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.

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Deutsch: Verpackung / Español: embalaje / Português: embalagem / Français: emballage / Italian: imballaggio

Packaging in the maritime context refers to the materials and methods used to protect goods during transport over sea. This is essential to ensure that cargo arrives at its destination in good condition, safeguarding against damage from handling, moisture, and rough seas.

PACPLAN is a shortcut for --->'Pacific Islands Region Oil Spill Contingency Plan'.

Deutsch: Paddel / Español: Remo / Português: Pagaia / Français: Pagaie / Italiano: Pagaia

Paddle in the maritime context refers to a handheld tool used to propel small watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, or small boats, through the water. It consists of a shaft with a broad, flat blade (or blades) at one or both ends. Unlike oars, which are typically mounted on the boat and used in pairs, paddles are held by the user and moved freely in the water to generate forward motion. Paddles are essential for maneuvering and controlling the direction of the vessel in various water conditions.

PADS is an abbreviation that can stand for several different things in the maritime context. Here are a few possibilities:

Deutsch: Paneel / Español: Panel / Português: Painel / Français: Panneau / Italian: Pannello

Panel in the maritime context refers to a flat or curved component that forms part of the structure of a ship or an offshore platform. Panels are used in various applications, including the construction of hulls, decks, bulkheads, and superstructures. They can be made from materials like steel, aluminium, composite materials, and sometimes wood, depending on the requirements for strength, weight, and corrosion resistance.

English: PAP
German: PAP is a shortcut for --->'Policy Advisory Panel (IALA)'.