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This is the Maritime Glossary
This glossary/lexicon gives an intensive overview about the words, terms, articles relevant in the maritime area. Beside English most articles are also available in Spanish and German. A special aspect in this glossary is the Meteorology.
Jones Act
Deutsch: Jones-Gesetz / Español: Ley Jones / Português: Lei Jones / Français: Loi Jones / Italian: Legge Jones
Jones Act refers to a United States federal statute that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. In the maritime context, it primarily mandates that goods transported by water between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built, owned, and operated by United States citizens or permanent residents.
Livestock
Deutsch: Vieh / Español: Ganado / Português: Gado / Français: Bétail / Italiano: Bestiame
Livestock in the maritime context refers to the transportation of farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, by sea. This practice involves specialized vessels designed to ensure the welfare and safety of the animals during their journey across oceans.
Original
Deutsch: Original / Español: Original / Português: Original / Français: Original / Italian: Originale
Original in the maritime context refers to the first or initial version of a document, equipment, or design used in maritime operations. This term is important for authenticity and verification purposes, ensuring that the item or document in question is the authoritative source.
Time
Deutsch: Zeit / Español: Tiempo / Português: Tempo / Français: Temps / Italiano: Tempo
Time in the maritime context refers to the measurement and management of chronological intervals as they pertain to maritime operations, Navigation, and logistics. Accurate timekeeping is critical in the maritime industry for ensuring Safety, efficiency, and coordination across global activities.