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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.
Dry Bulk Cargo
Deutsch: Trockenmassengut / Español: Carga a granel seca en el contexto marítimo / Português: Carga a granel seca no contexto marítimo / Français: Cargaison en vrac sèche dans le contexte Maritime / Italiano: Carico secco alla rinfusa nel contesto marittimo
Dry Bulk Cargo refers to unpackaged solid goods transported in large quantities by bulk carriers in the maritime industry. These goods are typically loaded directly into the Ship’s hold and include commodities like coal, grain, iron ore, cement, and fertilisers.
Grand Banks
Deutsch: Große Neufundlandbank / Español: Grandes Bancos / Português: Grandes Bancos / Français: Grands Bancs / Italiano: Grandi Banchi
The Grand Banks refer to a group of submerged plateaus located southeast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic Ocean. In the Maritime context, they are historically significant as one of the world's richest Fishing grounds, particularly for Atlantic cod. The interaction of cold and warm ocean currents creates nutrient-rich waters, supporting vast Marine Biodiversity. Due to their ecological and economic importance, the Grand Banks have been central to maritime fishing industries for centuries.
ISM Code Compliance
Deutsch: Einhaltung des ISM-Codes im maritimen Kontext / Español: Cumplimiento del Código ISM en el contexto marítimo / Português: Conformidade com o Código ISM no contexto marítimo / Français: Conformité au Code ISM dans le contexte Maritime / Italiano: Conformità al Codice ISM nel contesto marittimo
ISM Code Compliance refers to adherence to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, a mandatory framework established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure the safe Operation of ships and the prevention of pollution at sea. It is a critical requirement for maritime organisations, promoting Safety, Environmental Protection, and accountability.
Piece
Deutsch: Stück / Español: Pieza / Português: Peça / Français: Pièce / Italiano: Pezzo
Piece in the maritime context typically refers to an individual item, unit, or Component, often within the framework of Cargo, Shipbuilding, or equipment. The Term can describe anything from a singular object being transported to an integral part of a larger system aboard a vessel.